ICC-ES AC353
Full Name
ICC-ES AC353 – Acceptance Criteria for Stay-in-place, Foam Plastic Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems for Solid Concrete Walls
Scope
ICC-ES AC353 establishes the requirements for stay-in-place, foam plastic insulating concrete form (ICF) systems for solid concrete walls to be recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report under the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC).
The scope of AC353 includes:
- Materials: specifies acceptable materials for foam plastic ICFs, including their physical and thermal properties.
- Design and construction: outlines design and construction requirements for ICF walls, addressing factors like wall thickness, reinforcement, and connection details.
- Performance: defines performance criteria that ICF walls must meet, such as structural strength, thermal resistance, and fire resistance.
- Testing: details testing procedures used to evaluate ICF wall performance, including structural, thermal, and fire resistance tests.
By outlining these requirements, AC353 ensures that stay-in-place foam plastic ICF systems for solid concrete walls meet the necessary standards for safety, energy efficiency, and compliance with building codes.
ICC-ES AC353 Accredited Inspection Agency
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Resources
Keywords
stay-in-place; insulating concrete form; foam plastic; solid concrete wall; structural strength; thermal resistance; fire resistance