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Memos for the May 2008 ICC-ES Evaluation Committee Meeting:

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

  1. AC331-Smoke and Heat Vents. Revisions are proposed to update the criteria to the 2006 International Codes, and to clarify testing requirements in UL Standard 793. click here
  1. AC394-Structural Capacity of Components of Work Cages for Wind Turbine Towers. A new criteria is proposed. click here
  2. AC377-Spray-applied Foam Plastic Insulation. Revisions are proposed to address comments raised at the hearing in October 2007 and to add requirements for testing of exposed foam plastic in attics and crawl spaces. click here
  3. AC12-Foam Plastic Insulation. Revisions are proposed to address comments raised at the hearing in October 2007 and to add requirements for testing of exposed foam plastic in attics and crawl spaces. click here
  4. AC397-Exterior Continuous Thermal Insulation Systems. A new criteria is proposed for an exterior wall covering system consisting of spray-applied foam plastic insulation self-adhered to a solid substrate, with a coating applied over the foam plastic. click here
  5. AC239-Termite-resistant Foam Plastics. Revisions are proposed to clarify the location of field test plots in Section 4.1.2, to add new requirements for sampling and traceability, and to revise Section 4.3.3 to add visual rating in accordance with AWPA E7. click here
  6. AC10-Quality Documentation. Revisions are proposed to identify requirements for moving of manufacturing locations; to clarify the intent of requirements in Appendix A; to clarify that the qualifying inspection may be done either by a representative of ICC-ES or by an independent, accredited inspection agency; and to add requirements for manufacturers' testing facilities. click here
  1. AC118-Tapping Screw Fasteners. Revisions are proposed regarding sampling and testing for both qualification and quality control tests. click here
  2. AC400-Qualification and Quality Control of Purchased Fasteners. A new criteria is proposed for qualification and quality control requirements for fasteners that are within the scope of AC118 and AC120. click here

Thursday, May 29, 2008

  1. AC264-Wood Structural Panels Laminated with an Inert, Inorganic Fire Shield. Revisions are proposed to add to the scope of the criteria panels with factory-applied intumescent coatings. click here
  1. AC166-Metal Roof Coverings. Revisions are proposed to include use on spaced sheathing or spaced supports, and to add procedures for evaluating the roofing systems resisting lateral forces as a horizontal diaphragm. click here
  2. AC342-Vapor Permeable Membrane Used with Concealed Attics And Roof Spaces. A new criteria is proposed for vapor permeable membrane used in roof construction for the purpose of allowing the removal of moisture vapor in residential concealed attic and roof spaces. click here
  3. AC395-Headed Stud Assemblies for Reinforcement of Concrete Slabs or Footings. A new criteria is proposed. click here
  4. AC133-Mechanical Connector Systems for Steel Reinforcing Bars (formerly Mechanical Connectors for Steel Reinforcing Bars). Revisions are proposed to clarify the intent of Section 3.2.2, and to address issues raised at the June 5, 2007, hearing, including clarifying responsibilities of fabricators. click here

Friday, May 30, 2008

  1. AC193-Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements. Revisions are proposed to add a new category on redundant applications; and to revise requirements for equivalency of screw anchors. click here
  2. AC399-Cast-in-place Proprietary Bolts in Concrete for Light-frame Construction. A new criteria is proposed. click here
  1. MISC1-Status of Seismic Issues Related to Lateral-force-resisting Products covered in ICC-ES Evaluation Service Reports. Staff will discuss this item as it relates to the various acceptance criteria that are affected, and proposals for interim solutions. click here
  2. AC388-Cyclic Racking Shear Tests for Metal-sheathed Shear Walls with Wood Framing. A new criteria is proposed. click here
  1. AC154-Steel-sheathed Shear Walls With Cold-formed Steel Framing. The subject acceptance criteria will be discussed for purposes of developing possible revisions relating to seismic design. click here
  2. AC230-Power-driven Pin Fasteners for Wood Sheathed Shear Wall Assemblies with Cold-formed Steel Framing. Revisions are proposed to update the criteria to the 2006 International Codes; to establish lateral resistance based on full-scale or small-scale tests; and to establish seismic design factors and coefficients. click here

 
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