ICC-ES AC14
Full Name
ICC-ES AC14 – Acceptance Criteria for Prefabricated Wood I-joists
Scope
ICC-ES AC14 establishes minimum requirements for the evaluation of prefabricated wood I-joists in evaluation reports under the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC).
The scope of ICC-ES AC14 includes:
- Structural performance: criteria for evaluating the strength, stiffness, and load-carrying capacity of prefabricated wood I-joists.
- Fire resistance: requirements for assessing the fire-resistant properties of I-joists.
- Diaphragm testing: test methods for evaluating the diaphragm performance of I-joists in floor and roof systems.
- Quality control: criteria for ensuring the consistent quality of I-joist production.
- Installation: requirements for the proper installation of I-joists.
By meeting the requirements of ICC-ES AC14, manufacturers can obtain an evaluation report from ICC-ES, which demonstrates that their prefabricated wood I-joists comply with the building codes and are suitable for use in construction projects.
ICC-ES AC14 Accredited Inspection Agency
Applied Testing & Geosciences, LLC is accredited for performing inspections using the ICC-ES AC14 acceptance criteria.
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Resources
Keywords
prefabricated wood i-joist; diaphragm; structural performance; fire resistance; strength; stiffness; load capacity; bending; shear; deflection; vibration; design values; testing; evaluation; quality control; installation