UL and ICC-ES Dual PMG Listing Program
Two independent listings - one stop for complete code compliance
UL and ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) now offer a new dual PMG listing program to the plumbing industry that provides a streamlined approach to demonstrating national and international compliance to both the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).
Key benefits to manufacturers
Manufacturers of PMG products who take advantage of this alliance will benefit from the combined strengths of ICC-ES and UL. Specifically, the program will provide:
- A comprehensive scheme for the testing, inspection, certification, and listing of PMG products, with independent listings covering both code compliance and compliance with applicable technical standards, from two highly reputable organizations.
- Ready acceptance of products by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), due to the high recognition of the ICC-ES and UL marks.
- Ability to leverage the strength of the ICC-ES and UL brands.
- A choice in service providers to show compliance through listing to both the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).
- Acceptance of products nationally and internationally, wherever the IPC or the UPC codes have been adopted. Additionally, products evaluated to the National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPCC) are suitable for installation in Canada. The International Code Council®(ICC®), the parent organization of ICC-ES, publishes the International Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes, which to-date have been adopted in 47 states at either the state or local jurisdiction level and countries including Mexico, Jamaica, Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.
- Demonstration of product compliance to the new low-lead requirements in the California Health and Safety Code.
- Demonstration of product compliance to the U.S. EPA WaterSenseSM requirements (as applicable).
- An easier way of doing business, through one point of contact for both ICC-ES and UL listings.
- Wider exposure for PMG products, through the network of ICC-ES and UL customers, media channels, and corporate partnerships.
- Use of both the trusted ICC-ES PMG Mark and the highly regarded UL Plumbing Mark.
Key benefits to code officials
Code officials, will also benefit from the Dual PMG Listing Program, through:
- Added assurance that PMG products meet the rigorous testing and evaluation requirements of both ICC-ES and UL.
- Simultaneous posting of approved products on the websites of both ICC-ES and UL.
- Access to UL's code correlation database, the only database of its kind in the industry (www.ul.com/regulators/codelink). This database directly connects the listings with specific code sections, to assist AHJs in the acceptance of certified products, and allow designers and installers to readily find code-complying products.
Product categories available for dual PMG listing
Plumbing fixture fittings such as faucets and supply fittings, plastic bathtub and shower units, stainless steel plumbing fixtures and flexible water connectors. The dual PMG listing program will be expanded to include additional product categories as requested by regulators, installers, and manufacturers.
How the Dual PMG Listing Program Works
Manufacturers may contact either ICC-ES or UL. Once a request has been received by either ICC-ES or UL, designated project managers at each organization will coordinate the project from initial quoting to final invoicing. Products will first be tested according to UL's certification scheme. Facilities where the product is manufactured will be inspected by UL to both UL and ICC-ES requirements. UL will make a decision based on this inspection and its test data to grant a UL Mark. Concurrently, UL will provide ICC-ES its test and inspection reports on the product, and ICC-ES will perform its own evaluation of the product to ICC-ES requirements. ICC-ES will make it own decision on whether it will issue a certificate for the product.
UL will serve as primary administrator for the project, issuing the initial quotation, general service agreement and invoice. Follow-up surveillance will also be performed by UL.
UL and ICC-ES Dual PMG Listing Program FAQs
Want to learn more? Please visit our FAQ page or http://www.icc-es.org/pmg.
