IAS Brochure - American Buildings Company

WHY
CHOOSE AN
IAS ACCREDITED
MANUFACTURER?
If you’re a construction engineer, architect or building owner, you
know quality is important. But how can you be certain your building supplier is delivering on its quality promise?
By choosing an International Accreditation Service (IAS) AC472
accredited manufacturer, you’ll be working with a company that
knows quality metal building systems and has the expertise,
resources and infrastructure to provide quality work.
You get all this and more when you choose American Buildings
Company. All four American Buildings Company (ABC) Divisions
have achieved accreditation under the International Accreditation Service (IAS) AC472 Inspection Program for Manufacturers
of Metal Building Systems. As an IAS accredited company,
American Buildings Company is committed to quality, skilled
workmanship and customer satisfaction.
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What is IAS accreditation?
In short, IAS accreditation criteria (AC472) signify metal building
systems credibility and quality assurance.
IAS AC472 was developed specifically for metal building
systems. It covers structural welding (modeled after AC172), cold
form steel fabrication and engineering. To achieve accreditation,
a manufacturer must have in place a comprehensive quality
assurance program that excels in the marketplace.
This comprehensive accreditation program is based on Chapter
17 of the International Building Code (IBC). It provides code
officials with a means to approve the inspection programs of
manufacturers involved in metal building systems fabrication.
IAS accreditation measures a manufacturer’s ability to
conform to approved construction documents and building
code standards. IAS staff verifies compliance through onsite
assessments by IAS assessors and additional periodic
assessments by third-party IAS accredited inspection agency
auditors. All assessments verify, observe and report on AC472
criteria:
Engineering practices
Welding procedure specifications
Welder qualifications and training records
Mill test reports
Welding machine calibration
Welder position charts (continuity log)
Material storage
In-process and final inspection
Product traceability
Internal auditing
Record keeping
Equipment maintenance
Management review
Vendor evaluations
Ability to manufacture buildings in accordance
with approved plans and technical standards
These internal and external reviews help manufacturers improve
production practices and product quality, bringing a hands-on
approach to the accreditation procedure.
AC472 accredited firms such as American Buildings Company
have been rigorously examined to confirm that they have the
knowledge, skills, capabilities, infrastructure, experience, procedures, equipment, and commitment to produce work of the
required quality.
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Why is IAS AC472 important?
AC472 addresses quality management system elements
for engineering, fabrication and shop practices, personnel
requirements, materials certification, process control and
technical requirements. IAS Accreditation:
Assures compliance with special inspection requirements
in Chapter 17 of the International Building Code
Eliminates the need for additional inspections
Verifies that manufacturers are knowledgeable about
code requirements
Saves money otherwise spent on code compliance of
metal building fabrication
Expedites the approval process
Confirms that metal building manufacturers have a
qualified staff and a well-managed quality control system
Provides confidence in working with an International Code
Council (ICC) subsidiary and organization that has served
building departments for over a quarter-century
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About IAS
ICC International Accreditation Service (IAS) accredits inspection programs of metal building manufacturers, fabricator
inspection programs, testing and calibration laboratories, inspection agencies, building departments and IBC special
inspection agencies. A recognized accreditation body since 1975, IAS is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation. IAS is
one of the leading accreditation bodies in the United States and a signatory to several international mutual recognition
arrangements (MRAs).
American Buildings Company
For more than 65 years, American Buildings Company has been pioneering the design, manufacture and delivery
of metal building and roofing systems that set the industry standard. From industrial and commercial structures to
tailored projects for the automotive, retail and transportation industries, the ABC family of authorized Builders has
the expertise to exceed expectations for custom engineered metal building projects in a variety of industry segments.
ABC delivers a proven combination of products, technology and customer service to accurately execute projects on
time and on budget. For more information on American Buildings Company, please visit: www.americanbuildings.com.
AMERICAN BUILDINGS COMPANY
TOLL FREE 888.307.4338
FAX 334.688.2261
www.americanbuildings.com
©2014 by American Buildings Company
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