ICC-ES AC49

Full Name

ICC-ES AC49 – Acceptance Criteria for Molded Plastic Footing Pads

Scope

ICC-ES AC49 outlines the requirements for molded plastic footing pads used to support structures like decks, sheds, and fences. The scope includes:
  • Materials: it specifies the acceptable types of plastic materials for molded footing pads, ensuring they possess the necessary strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors.
  • Design: it outlines the design criteria for molded footing pads, including their dimensions, shape, and load-bearing capacity, to ensure they can safely support the intended structures.
  • Testing: it details the specific tests required to evaluate the performance of molded footing pads, including tests for compressive strength, bearing capacity, and resistance to environmental degradation.
  • Installation: it provides guidelines for the proper installation of molded footing pads, ensuring they are placed on suitable soil conditions and adequately secured to prevent movement or settlement.
  • Evaluation and certification: it outlines the process for evaluating and certifying molded footing pad products to confirm they meet the acceptance criteria and can be safely used in construction.
By adhering to ICC-ES AC49, manufacturers can ensure their molded footing pads meet the necessary performance and safety standards. Builders and homeowners can also have confidence in the suitability and reliability of these products for their intended applications.

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Keywords

molded plastic footing pads; acceptance criteria; compressive strength; bearing capacity; plastic materials; design; testing; installation; evaluation; certification; environmental resistance