IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service (UES) is pleased to announce that Ohio-based Dayton Superior Corporation was granted UES Evaluation Report ER-0319 to reference the 2012, 2009, and 2006 editions of the International Building Code® (IBC). ER-0319 states that Dayton Superior Corporation as shown in the report satisfies applicable code requirements. This allows for the specification of Taperlock Reinforcing Bar Mechanical Splice Couplers by architects, contractors, specifiers, and designers, and approval of installations by code officials. It also provides code officials with a concise summary of the product’s attributes and documentation of code compliance.
Products recognized 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 Taperlock Reinforcing Bar Mechanical Splice Couplers’ product information, test reports, calculations, quality control methods, and other factors to determine the products are code compliant.
“Dayton Superior Corporation is extremely pleased with ER-0319 on our Taperlock Reinforcing Bar Mechanical Splice Couplers,” said Matt Hekman, senior product development engineer. “We found the UES staff to be experts and wonderful to work with, in particular Brian Gerber, PE, SE, and Rafael Donado, EIT. They are willing to explain the UES position and spend the time to address our questions and concerns. Dayton Superior has found a home with UES.”
The UES program 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 program operates under ISO/IEC Guide 65, “General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems.”
UES Director Richard Beck, PE, CBO, MCP, explains why Uniform Evaluation Reports are so valuable: “Dayton Superior Corporation can now reference ER-0319 for its Taperlock Reinforcing Bar Mechanical Splice Couplers to ensure that code officials quickly have the information required for their decision on approval. Our program also stands out because of stellar customer service and the utilization of in-house staff along with the technical expertise of professional engineering firms, who are leaders in each area of recognition.”
IAPMO’s UES offers a full range of recognition opportunities, including recognition for the applicable national model codes, as well as Florida, California, and various other state codes. By combining all of these recognitions into one concise report prepared by an internationally recognized product certification body, the UES program reduces cost and increases value.
About IAPMO’S Uniform ES
IAPMO Uniform ES (UES) is one of the two 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, direct your Web browser to www.Uniform-ES.org or contact Karen Snowden (909) 472-4105 or Karen.Snowden@iapmoes.org.
IAPMO Uniform ES evaluates building products, materials, and designs according to all applicable codes and standards, ensuring continuous compliance to such documents. IAPMO Uniform ES is part of The IAPMO Group.
Last modified: August 27, 2014