ICC-ES AC177
Full Name
ICC-ES AC177 – Acceptance Criteria for Translucent Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Faced Panel Wall, Roof and Skylight Systems
Scope
ICC-ES AC177 defines the criteria for evaluating translucent fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) faced panels used in wall, roof, and skylight systems. These panels are typically used in commercial and industrial buildings to provide natural daylighting and reduce energy consumption.
The scope of AC177 covers the following aspects:
- Materials: it specifies the requirements for the FRP facing, core materials, and adhesives used in the panel construction.
- Structural performance: it outlines the structural design and testing requirements for the panels to ensure their ability to withstand wind loads, snow loads, and other environmental factors.
- Light transmission: it specifies the minimum light transmission requirements for the panels to ensure adequate daylighting.
- Fire performance: it outlines the fire testing requirements for the panels to ensure they meet the fire safety standards for the intended application.
- Durability: it specifies the durability requirements for the panels to ensure they can withstand long-term exposure to weathering and environmental conditions.
Overall, ICC-ES AC177 serves as a comprehensive guideline for evaluating the performance and suitability of translucent FRP faced panels used in wall, roof, and skylight systems, ensuring their safety, durability, and effectiveness in providing natural daylighting.
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Keywords
fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP); translucent panels; wall systems; roof systems; skylight systems; structural performance; light transmission; fire performance; durability; wind load; snow load; facing; core materials; adhesives