Intertek and ICC-ES® Collaborate To Reduce Turnaround Time of Evaluation Reports
20 Jul 2009
Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, along with the International Code Council Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES®), a leading provider of evaluation services for Building Products, today announces a working agreement that will streamline the evaluation process and reduce the time it takes Building Products manufacturers to obtain ICC-ES® Evaluation Reports.
The ICC-ES®, a subsidiary of the International Code Council® (ICC), develops the building codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings in U.S. cities, counties and states. ICC-ES® Evaluation Reports® are used throughout the building industry by local officials responsible for enforcing building codes, giving them solid evidence that products such as cladding, windows, doors, roofing and roofing accessories comply with code provisions. These reports are a crucial tool for manufacturers when responding to inquiries from code officials, engineers, and specifiers who may have concerns about product compliance.
The working agreement between Intertek and the ICC-ES® increases efficiencies in product testing and evaluations, providing manufacturers a more cohesive certification process. Intertek will conduct testing and prepare and submit application packages on behalf of their clients for ICC-ES® Evaluation Reports®. Central to this agreement is the communication process between Intertek and ICC-ES®. When a product is submitted for evaluation and requires testing, both organizations will have dedicated staff working together on all requirements before the project begins, resulting in better coordination, shorter turnaround times and quicker time to market.
“We are excited about this cooperative effort with Intertek, which will enhance service and expedite the evaluation process for clients,” said Mark Johnson, President of ICC-ES®. “Identifying required testing on the front-end will facilitate the client’s ability to get their products to market faster.”
The agreement was reached following a three year effort by Intertek, who studied the ICC-ES® process and put into place the infrastructure to help clients meet the requirements of the ICC-ES® system. While this collaborative effort will provide clients with high quality and cost-effective services, it does not provide any kind of guarantee that Intertek clients will receive an Evaluation Report® from ICC-ES®.
"This agreement between ICC-ES® and Intertek is the most progressive advancement in Building Products certification and building code recognition in decades," stated Deg Priest, Sr. Director of Operations, Intertek’s Commercial & Electrical products division. "It enables manufacturers to test their products and obtain the key certifications to market and sell those products faster than ever before."
Contacts
For further information, please contact:
Nicole Kimmick, Field Marketing Manager
Telephone: +1 978 263 2662
nicole.kimmick@intertek.com
About ICC-ES®
A nonprofit, public-benefit corporation, ICC-ES® is the United States’ leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems. The ICC-ES® Evaluation Reports® and PMG Listing Program provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements in codes and standards. The ICC-ES® SAVE™ Program provides verification that products have been independently verified as having the sustainable attributes claimed by the manufacturer to develop and advance sustainable design and construction. ICC-ES® is a subsidiary of the International Code Council®.
For more information about ICC-ES®, visit www.icc-es.org.