IBC Approval

The VMC Group has created a new engineering services division International Building Code® (IBC®) Certification Program listing site. The site was designed to be a resource to assist design engineers in quickly and easily identifying non-structural building components that require Special Seismic Certification in accordance with IBC® chapters 16 & 17, ASCE7-10 section 13.2.2 and ICC-ES AC156 or components that require Special Seismic Certification.

The VMC Group’s engineering services division is a Seismic Qualification Program for equipment manufacturers. Products that successfully complete this preapproval process will receive a VMA Number and a Certificate of Compliance indicating that after a Design Earthquake, the Designated Seismic System shall maintain structural integrity and functionality.

Features Include:
- Easy navigation by product or manufacturer
- VMA certification number listing
- Link to the product’s certificate of compliance
- OSP number listing when applicable