Roadmap to Code Compliance

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Roadmap to Code Compliance

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SBCRI/Qualtim Product Approval Submittal Package
Obtain approval for your product, design or method of construction with the SBCRI/Qualtim Product Approval Submittal Package. This package outlines how Qualtim and SBCRI are each a code compliant �approved source� and SBCRI is an �approved agency�. It also explains how Technical Evaluation Reports (TERs) can be used to aid in facilitating code compliance for an alternative material, design or method of construction. The package includes the following key documents.

Roadmap to Code Compliance
Building Official�s Alternative Product Code Compliance Checklist	PDF
Customized TER for Your Alternative Product, Design or Method of Construction
Building Official Approval of the Use of Alternative Materials, Designs & Methods of Construction (TER No. 1101-02.1)	PDF
TER Code Compliance Evaluations (TER No. 1101-02.2)	PDF
SBCRI is an Approved Agency & SBCRI/Qualtim an Approved Source (TER No. 1101-02.3)	PDF
Acceptance Criteria (e.g. AC-369, etc.) Are Not Consensus Standards and Therefore Are Not Relevant for Code Compliance (TER No. 1101-02.4)	PDF
ICC-ES Evaluation Reports Assist Those Enforcing Model Codes; Approval is the Prerogative & Responsibility of the Code Official (TER No. 1101-02.5)	PDF
Requirements for Acceptance & Approval of Sealed Engineered Designs for Products & Services (TER No. 1101-02.6)	PDF

Download the Product Approval Submittal Package.

Steps for Submitting an Alternative Product,
Design or Method of Construction

Here are the steps for submitting an alternative product, design or method of construction using the SBCRI/Qualtim Product Submittal Package:

Submitted construction documents propose use of an alternative product.
An attached SBCRI/Qualtim Product Submittal Package documents that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of, and is at least equivalent to the purpose intended by, the provisions of the code.
The SBCRI/Qualtim Product Submittal Package includes a Technical Evaluation Report (TER), which provides a code-compliance evaluation for this product and application.
The Building Official reviews the construction documents, and the alternative product application conforms to the provisions of the building code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- If the Building Official finds that the alternative product application does not conform to the provisions of the code, he/she shall state in writing the code section that has been violated.
- The applicant corrects the product and/or application to meet the intent of the code and resubmits the application to the Building Official.
The alternative product is approved and the permit is issued.