ICC-ES AC359
Full Name
ICC-ES AC359 – Acceptance Criteria for Exterior Wall Coverings of Steel-backed Veneer Panels Attached to Walls Utilizing Steel Framing and Brackets
Scope
ICC-ES AC359 outlines the acceptance criteria for evaluating exterior wall coverings that consist of steel-backed veneer panels attached to walls using steel framing and brackets. ICC-ES AC359 is intended to provide manufacturers seeking approval for their products under the ICC-ES evaluation report program with the necessary requirements and test methods.
The scope of AC359 covers:
- Materials: defines the acceptable types of steel-backed veneer panels, steel framing, brackets, and attachment methods that can be used in the wall covering system.
- Performance requirements: specifies the structural, durability, fire resistance, and weather resistance properties that the wall covering system must meet. This includes requirements for wind load resistance, impact resistance, water penetration resistance, and fire rating.
- Test methods: outlines the specific tests and procedures that must be conducted to evaluate the performance and compliance of the wall covering system with the specified criteria. These tests may include wind load testing, impact testing, water penetration testing, and fire testing.
- Quality control: details the quality control measures that manufacturers must have in place to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with the acceptance criteria. This may include requirements for material testing, production monitoring, and record-keeping.
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Keywords
steel-backed veneer panels; steel framing; brackets; exterior wall coverings; acceptance criteria; evaluation report; performance requirements; test methods; quality control; wind load resistance; impact resistance; water penetration resistance; fire rating