ICC-ES AC43
Full Name
ICC-ES AC43 – Acceptance Criteria for Steel Deck Roof and Floor Systems
Scope
ICC-ES AC43 establishes the requirements for steel deck roof and floor systems to be recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report under the International Building Code (IBC).
The scope of AC43 encompasses:
- Materials: specifications for the steel deck panels, including their type, grade, and coating, as well as any supplementary materials like fasteners and insulation.
- Design and construction: requirements for the structural design and assembly of the steel deck system, including the connections between the panels and the supporting structure, as well as considerations for diaphragm action.
- Structural performance: evaluation criteria for the load-carrying capacity of the steel deck system, considering both gravity loads (dead and live loads) and lateral loads (wind and seismic).
- Fire resistance: assessment of the fire-resistant properties of the steel deck system, including its ability to maintain structural integrity and prevent the spread of fire.
- Testing: procedures for testing the steel deck system to verify its compliance with the specified requirements, including structural tests, fire tests, and diaphragm tests.
In summary, the scope of ICC-ES AC43 is to provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating the safety, performance, and code compliance of steel deck roof and floor systems, ensuring their suitability for use in building construction.
ICC-ES AC43 Accredited Laboratory
Applied Testing & Geosciences, LLC is accredited for performing inspections and tests using the ICC-ES AC43 acceptance criteria (section 3.2.1).
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Resources
Keywords
steel deck; roof; floor; structural performance; fire resistance; diaphragm action; gravity loads; lateral loads; wind load; seismic load; fasteners; insulation; testing