ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
Evaluation criteria for building products seeking ICC-ES approval
Last updated: September 21, 2025
Overview
ICC Evaluation Service Acceptance Criteria (AC) provide the basis for issuing evaluation reports on innovative building products. These criteria establish test methods, performance requirements, and quality control procedures needed to demonstrate code compliance.
Products evaluated to these criteria receive ICC-ES Evaluation Reports, which are widely accepted by building officials as evidence of code compliance, facilitating product approval and specification.
Key Benefits
- Nationwide acceptance by building officials
- Demonstrates compliance with model building codes
- Provides technical basis for product approval
- Facilitates specification by design professionals
- Includes ongoing quality assurance requirements
Acceptance Criteria
AC07
Prefabricated Wood I-Joists
AC87
Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum
AC107
Sandwich Panels
AC162
Reinforced Cementitious Panels
AC217
Concrete Floor Polishing Systems
AC265
Composite Wood Products
AC266
Wood Structural Panels
AC271
Concrete Admixtures
AC311
Cementitious Exterior Wall Coatings
AC321
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Systems
AC390
Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation