ICC-ES AC85
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ICC-ES AC85 – Acceptance Criteria for Test ReportsScope
ICC-ES AC85 outlines the requirements for test reports submitted to the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) to support applications for evaluation reports and listings. The scope of AC85 includes:- Laboratory accreditation: it specifies that test reports must generally come from accredited laboratories, ensuring the reliability and validity of the test results.
- Test standards: it outlines the acceptable test standards that must be followed for various product categories and performance characteristics.
- Sampling and testing procedures: it provides guidelines for selecting representative samples of products for testing and conducting the tests according to the relevant standards.
- Reporting requirements: it details the information that must be included in test reports, such as the laboratory’s qualifications, test methods, sample descriptions, procedures, results, and conclusions.