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IAPMO ’ s Uniform Evaluation Service issues ER-0547 to Hilti
IAPMO ’ s Uniform Evaluation Service ( UES ) has announced that Hilti Inc . was granted UES Evaluation Report ER-0547 to reference the 2015 , 2012 , 2009 , and 2006 editions of the International Building Code ® ( IBC ), the International Residential Code ® ( IRC ), and the International Existing Building Code ® ( IEBC ).
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ER-0547 states that the Hilti HIT-HY 100 adhesive anchors for masonry satisfy applicable code requirements . This allows for the specification of the HIT-HY 100 adhesive anchors by architects , contractors , specifiers , and designers , as well as approval of installations by code officials . ER-0547 also provides code officials with a concise summary of the products ’ attributes as well as documentation of code compliance .
Products recognised with an IAPMO UES Evaluation Report have successfully undergone evaluation based on applicable requirements within the Uniform Family of Codes and the International Family of Codes , as well as codes published by other entities . UES staff thoroughly examined Hilti ’ s information , test reports , calculations , quality control methods , and other materials to determine that the products are code compliant .
“ The issuance of ER-0547 is very significant for Hilti and for our industry ,” says Chris Gamache , manager : Anchor Approvals . “ UES provides thorough and fair technical reviews and is very receptive to our needs . Hilti appreciates UES ’ s passion for what they do , and we highly recommend them .” The UES programme is built upon IAPMO ’ s more than 70 years of experience in evaluating products for code compliance .
Accredited by the American National Standards Institute ( ANSI ), the programme operates under ISO / IEC 17065 , “ General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems ”. IAPMO ’ s UES offers a full range of recognition opportunities , including recognition for the applicable national model codes , as well as Florida , California , City of Los Angeles , and various other state and local codes .
By combining all of these recognitions into one concise report prepared by an internationally recognised product certification body , the UES programme reduces costs and increases value . “ Hilti can now reference its ER-0547 for its Hilti HIT-HY-100 adhesive anchors , which allows code officials to easily access the information needed for preparing permits ,” says UES vice-president of Technical Operations , Brian Gerber . “ Our programme stands out because of superb customer responsiveness and the quality of our reports and listings . Our experienced in-house staff , along with associated professional engineering firms , are committed to provide the best possible service to the building industry .” PA
About IAPMO ’ S Uniform ES
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials ( IAPMO ) coordinates the development and adoption of plumbing , mechanical , swimming pool , and solar energy codes to meet the specific needs of individual jurisdictions , both in the United States and abroad . IAPMO Uniform ES ( UES ) is one of the most prominent evaluation service providers ( as noted by SEAOC ; see Uniform-ES . org for details ). UES reports provide evidence that products and systems satisfy code requirements within the scope and conditions of use as noted in each report .
For more information on IAPMO Uniform ES , go to www . uniform-es . org
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