IAPMO UES EC 022
Full Name
IAPMO UES EC 022 – Evaluation Criteria for Reinforced and Prestressed Precast Concrete Fabricators
Scope
IAPMO EC 022 outlines the evaluation criteria for reinforced and prestressed precast concrete fabricators. This standard, developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Uniform Evaluation Service (UES), focuses on ensuring the quality and compliance of precast concrete fabrication processes.
The scope of EC 022 includes:
- Purpose: to describe the minimum requirements for IAPMO UES approval of a fabricator’s reinforced and prestressed precast concrete fabricator inspection program.
- Reference standards: the evaluation criteria are based on and comply with several reference standards, including the International Building Code, ACI 318, PCI MNL-116, PCI MNL-120, PCI MNL-124, PCI MNL-135 and others.
- Inspection program requirements: the standard details the requirements for the fabricator’s inspection program, including personnel qualifications, documentation, quality control procedures, materials used, plant facilities, production processes, and corrective actions.
- Evaluation process: it outlines the process by which IAPMO UES evaluates a fabricator’s inspection program, including document review, on-site audits, and ongoing surveillance.
By adhering to IAPMO EC 022, precast concrete fabricators can demonstrate their commitment to quality and compliance with industry standards. This can help them gain approval from IAPMO UES and increase their credibility in the market.
Keywords
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