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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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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— ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) continues to strengthen its longstanding relationship with the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA) through a cross-licensing agreement that enables each entity to access and use technical content from the other when developing their respective specifications. This exchange of technical information allows ICC-ES to reference the European Assessment Documents (EADs) during the development of ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria (ACs). This provides meaningful advantages for manufacturers seeking market access in both the U.S. and Europe. By improving […]
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Join ICC-ES at the Ontario Building Officials Association Annual Meeting & Training Sessions (AMTS) October 4-7, 2026! The AMTS brings together Ontario’s Building Officials and construction industry professionals in a […]
Join ICC-ES at METALCON October 7-9, 2026, booth #906. METALCON is where professionals from around the world come to evaluate what’s next in metal construction—from contractors and fabricators to architects, manufacturers, suppliers, […]
