ICC-ES AC463
Full Name
ICC-ES AC463 – Acceptance Criteria for Magnetic Fasteners
Scope
ICC-ES AC463 outlines the technical requirements magnetic fasteners must meet to be deemed acceptable for use in construction applications where they fall under the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC).
The scope of AC463 encompasses various aspects of magnetic fasteners, including:
- Types of magnetic fasteners: covers different types and designs of magnetic fasteners used in construction.
- Performance requirements: outlines the criteria that magnetic fasteners must meet regarding tensile strength, shear strength, pull-out strength, load capacity, durability, corrosion resistance, and weather resistance.
- Test methods: specifies the standard test procedures for evaluating the performance and characteristics of magnetic fasteners under various conditions.
- Evaluation criteria: provides guidelines for interpreting test results and determining whether the magnetic fasteners comply with the acceptance criteria for safe and effective use in construction.
The primary goal of AC463 is to ensure that magnetic fasteners used in buildings are structurally sound, durable, and safe for their intended applications. It provides a standardized framework for evaluating and certifying these fasteners, which helps builders, engineers, and code officials make informed decisions about their use.
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Keywords
magnetic fasteners; acceptance criteria; performance; evaluation; tensile strength; shear strength; pull-out strength; load capacity; durability; corrosion resistance; weather resistance