ICC-ES AC244
Full Name
ICC-ES AC244 – Acceptance Criteria for Exterior Doors and Windows
Scope
ICC-ES AC244 provides guidelines for demonstrating compliance with performance features of the following codes:
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Residential Code (IRC)
The scope of AC244 includes:
- Performance requirements: it outlines the performance criteria that exterior doors and windows must meet, such as:
- Air infiltration resistance
- Water penetration resistance
- Structural performance (wind load, forced entry, etc.)
- Thermal performance
- Operational requirements
- Testing procedures: it describes the testing procedures to be used to evaluate the performance of exterior doors and windows.
- Acceptance criteria: it specifies the minimum performance levels that must be met for doors and windows to be considered compliant with the applicable codes.
By defining these criteria, AC244 ensures that exterior doors and windows meet the necessary standards for safety, energy efficiency, and durability. This provides confidence to building officials, designers, and consumers that these products are suitable for their intended applications.
ICC-ES AC244 Accredited Inspection Agency
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Resources
Keywords
exterior door; exterior window; air infiltration; water penetration; wind load; forced entry; thermal performance; operational requirements; testing; performance criteria; building code