Chapter Six of the International Building Code (IBC) defines five major Types of Construction – Type I through Type V. Among other parameters, the Type of construction determines when and how combustible building materials may be used. These requirements are essential for the designer and the builder to understand and follow to ensure that a| ICC NTA
Engineering judgments are reports issued by a credible organization that provides an assessment of component substitutions or installation deviations from a tested assembly. ICC NTA, a third-party engineer, can help today.| ICC NTA
The Pennsylvania industrialized housing act initially included the approval and certification of structural insulated panel components as there were no alternative evaluation or inspection processes that were provided to assure compliance to the applicable building codes. Currently manufacturers of these types of products are now being evaluated and inspected by agencies with an ISO| ICC NTA
Through our partnership with manufacturers and designers in the fire protection industry, we’ve heard the demand for greater support – beyond code compliance. Manufacturers have shared that support requires specialized equipment and a focus on the research and development (R&D) space. We’re excited to announce that we are now prepared to answer the call through| ICC NTA
When preparing your product and packaging for distribution testing, there’s a critical step that ensures test results actually reflect the real world: environmental conditioning. And that’s where ASTM D4332 comes in. At WESTPAK, we run ASTM D4332 testing to simulate the environmental extremes your products may encounter during their lifecycle — from manufacturing to transportation [...]Read More... from Why Following ASTM D4332’s Standard Conditions (in the Right Order) Matters| Westpak
