ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is the industry leader in performing technical evaluations of building products, materials and systems for code compliance.

With over 90 years of experience and thousands of reports, ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is the industry leader in performing technical evaluations of building products, materials and systems for code compliance. Due to its diligence and unparalleled engineering experience, ICC-ES is the most widely accepted evaluation agency in the nation. Agencies use evaluation reports to help determine code compliance and enforce building regulations
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— ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) has issued its first Canadian Evaluation Report (ESR-3046-CA) for Simpson Strong-Tie, marking an important milestone in the expansion of ICC-ES technical evaluation services for the Canadian market. ESR-3046-CA report relies in part on data developed in accordance with ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria AC233, Dowel-type Threaded Fasteners Used in Wood, […]
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Achievement provides increased support for innovation by helping manufacturers validate products and technologies – The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Electrical Division has achieved accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to ISO/IEC 17065, the internationally recognized standard for conformity assessment bodies that certify products, processes, and services. The accreditation enables […]
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Elkhart, IN – ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) celebrated the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art testing laboratory in Elkhart, Indiana, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new 65,000-square-foot facility. The facility houses advanced testing environments, including a weathering laboratory, new materials laboratory, large-scale structural testing laboratory, benchtop fire laboratory and […]
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Expanded capabilities strengthen compliance support for electrical systems in real-world installations – The International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Electrical Division has achieved accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to ISO/IEC 17020, the internationally recognized standard for inspection bodies, for Field Evaluation services across the United States. This accreditation demonstrates […]
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– The International Code Council Conformity Assessment Group (ICC-CAG) and Avolve Software announced a strategic collaboration framework aimed at expanding access to digital plan review services for jurisdictions while increasing collaboration, visibility, and innovation across both organizations’ customer ecosystems. Under this collaboration, ICC-CAG will support Avolve’s DigEplan™ solution as the foundational digital engine […]
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– ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) seeks to fill two openings on the ICC-ES Evaluation Committee with qualified individuals who will evaluate proposed ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria (AC). Structural Evaluation Committee Member Qualified candidates must represent a jurisdiction enforcing building regulation and have experience with seismic design categories D through F. Apply to become a […]
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Collaboration advances structural bamboo solutions to meet urgent resilient housing needs worldwide. BASE’s Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology (CBFT) being utilized in socialized housing in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines (Photo courtesy of BASE Bahay Foundation and Hilti Foundation) – With a shared focus on expanding access to safer, more sustainable homes, the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and BASE […]
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Join ICC-ES at Construction IMPEX Canada, Canada’s only event that brings together domestic and international building materials under one roof. Find us at booth #1001, October 28-29, 2026 at the […]
ICC-ES will be at the 2026 China Roofing & Waterproofing Expo in Beijing, October 28-30! Visit us at Hall E4, Booth #1218. This event brings together industry professionals, manufacturers, and […]