IAPMO’s Uniform Evaluation Service (UES) is pleased to announce that Florida-based Fi-Foil Company, Inc. was granted UES Evaluation Report ER-0358 to reference the 2012, 2009, and 2006 editions of the International Building Code® (IBC), International Residential Code® (IRC), International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC), 2010 and 2007 editions of the Florida Building Code® (FBC), Florida Residential Code® (FRC), and the Florida Energy Conservation Code® (FECC). ER-0358 states that Fi-Foil Company, Inc.’s HY-Fi® Reflective Insulation as shown in the report satisfies applicable code requirements.
This allows for the specification of the HY-Fi® Reflective Insulation by architects, contractors, specifiers, and designers, and approval of installations by code officials. It also provides code officials with a concise summary of the products’ 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 Fi-Foil Company, Inc.’s product information, test reports, calculations, quality control methods, and other factors to determine the products are code compliant.
“Fi-Foil Company, Inc. is extremely pleased with ER-0358, which recognizes our HY-Fi® Reflective Insulation,” said Gene Bassham, Quality Assurance manager. “UES has staff we have worked with for more than 20 years to document our code compliance. They continue to provide stellar customer service and industry leading product reviews.”
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: “Fi-Foil Company, Inc. can now reference ER-0358 for its HY-Fi® Reflective Insulation 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.
Last modified: October 9, 2014