ICC-ES, UL Create Standards, Codes Verification Program for Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas Products

November 4, 2009 // Published as a news service by IHS

For PMG product manufacturers, the Dual PMG Listing Program will provide:

• A comprehensive scheme for the testing, inspection, certification and listing of PMG products, with independent listings covering both code compliance and compliance with applicable technical standards.
• Demonstration of product compliance to the new low-lead requirements in the California Health and Safety Code.
• Demonstration of product compliance to the U.S. EPA WaterSense requirements (as applicable).
• Ready acceptance of products by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Compliance through listing to both the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).
• Acceptance of products nationally and internationally, where IPC or UPC codes have been adopted. Products evaluated to the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPCC) are suitable for installation in Canada.
• Use of both the ICC-ES PMG Mark and the UL Plumbing Mark.
• Ability to leverage the CC-ES and UL brands.

Code officials and others may benefit from the Dual PMG Listing Program through:

• Added assurance that PMG products meet the rigorous testing and evaluation requirements of both ICC-ES and UL.
• Simultaneous posting of approved products on ICC-ES and UL web sites.
• Access to UL’s code correlation database which connects the listings with specific code sections, to assist AHJs in the acceptance of certified products, and allow designers and installers to find code-complying products.

The International Code Council (ICC), the parent organization of ICC-ES, publishes the International Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes, adopted in 47 states at either the state or local jurisdiction level. Mexico, Jamaica, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi also adopted the codes.

Source: International Code Council (ICC).