ICC-ES Introduces SAVE Program Aimed at Verifying Product Sustainability
November 5, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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International Code Council Evaluation Service Inc. (ICC-ES) introduced the Sustainable Attributes Verification and Evaluation (SAVE) program to provide independent confirmation that evaluated building products are sustainable and may qualify for points under major green rating systems.
A SAVE evaluation involves both inspection of the manufacturer's production process and reviews of independent product testing, where required.
Manufacturers that successfully complete the evaluation process receive a verification of attributes report (VAR) in one or more of nine key categories:
"SAVE brings great benefit to manufacturers, specifiers, designers and code officials because it's designed to be useable under the three major green rating systems: the new National Green Building Standard, LEED [Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design] and Green Globes," said Steve Thorsell, ICC-ES director of special projects.
"A VAR … from ICC-ES gives manufacturers proof they can show their customers that the sustainability of their product is indeed verified, a significant advantage in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Code officials, designers and specifiers know to look for products evaluated under SAVE," Thorsell said.
Source: International Code Council (ICC).