Kalwall Corp. recently received an evaluation report (ESR-2464) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) providing evidence that Kalwall Translucent Wall and Roof panels meet code requirements. Building officials, architects, contractors, specifiers, designers and others utilize ICC-ES Evaluation Reports to provide a basis for using or approving translucent walls and roofs in construction projects under the International Building Code.
ICC-ES President Shahin Moinian explains why ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are so important: “Kalwall can now reference the evaluation report to ensure building officials and the building industry that the product meets I-Code requirements. Building departments have a long history of using evaluation reports, and ICC-ES operates as a technical resource with the highest quality of product review for the building department. Final approval of building products is always in the hands of the local regulatory agency.”
ICC-ES thoroughly examined Kalwall product information, test reports, calculations, quality-control methods and other factors to ensure the product is code-compliant. “We are pleased to learn of the latest results from ICC-ES. Kalwall has long been recognized for its achievements in meeting and exceeding the most demanding compliance and performance criteria,” says Bruce Keller, vice president of Kalwall.
A non-profit, limited liability company, ICC-ES is the leading evaluation service for innovative building materials, components and systems in the U.S. ICC-ES Evaluation Reports and PMG Listings provide evidence that products and systems meet requirements of codes and technical standards. ICC-ES also issues environmental reports verifying that products meet specific sustainability targets defined by today’s codes, standards, green rating systems and ICC-ES environmental criteria. ICC-ES is a subsidiary of the International Code Council.