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ICC-ES evaluation reports and listings
ICC-ES issues Evaluation Reports (ESR) against the I-Codes and Listings (ESL) against consensus standards named in those codes. Neither document is an OSFM BML number. ESL-1689 on this site is a listing, not an ESR.
Covers: Independent evaluation of how a named product meets I-Code provisions (ESR) or a consensus standard referenced in code (ESL).
Does not cover: An OSFM Building Materials Listing, a local permit, or a FireApproved approval. ICC-ES does not replace the authority having jurisdiction.
ICC-ES is a listing body. It publishes two different documents. An evaluation report (ESR) evaluates how a named product meets the I-Codes. A Listing (ESL) shows compliance with a consensus test method already named in those codes. Neither document is an OSFM BML number. This site already carries ESL-1689 for BrandGuard vents. That is an ESL, not an ESR.
Why it matters
People paste “ICC-ES approved” onto a drawing and stop. The AHJ still wants the ID, the model, and the adopted code path. An ESR is not an ESL. An ESL is not 8165-2232:0501.
How the programs work
ICC-ES states the split in Do I need an ESR or ESL?.
ESR. An evaluation report is an independent evaluation of how a specific building product meets performance and prescriptive provisions in the International Codes. It names the codes used (IBC, IRC, and supplements such as California or Florida), installation instructions, and the data evaluated. When a new or innovative product is not adequately addressed by the code, ICC-ES may develop Acceptance Criteria (AC) with public input.
ESL. An ICC-ES Listing shows compliance with applicable standards referenced in the building and other codes. Compared with an ESR, the listing covers specific products that have consensus standards, and only the aspects of the product outlined in the standard and related code sections. ICC-ES lists examples of standards it will list to, including ASTM E84 / UL 723, ASTM E136, ASTM E108, and ASTM E119. ASTM E2886 vent work appears on this site as ESL-1689, not as an ESR.
Search reports at icc-es.org. Download the PDF. Match the model.
The paths
| Document | What it answers | What it does not answer |
|---|---|---|
| ICC-ES ESR | Does this product meet named I-Code provisions, sometimes via Acceptance Criteria? | OSFM BML, Oregon R327 by itself |
| ICC-ES ESL | Does this product meet a named consensus standard already in the codes? | A full I-Code evaluation |
| OSFM BML | Is this model in California’s listing program / WUI handbook? | An ICC-ES report number |
| Permit | Will this building official accept the installation? | Any of the above, alone |
1. Read the letters. ESL-1689 is a listing. An ESR number looks like ESR-nnnn. Do not say “the ICC listing” without the type.
2. Read the standard named. ESL-1689 points at E2886. That does not make every BrandGuard geometry legal on every eave. Orientation and model still matter.
3. Do not skip OSFM. Category 8165 rows on this site are BML numbers. Some products hold both. Cite both when both exist.
4. Oregon. R327, where adopted, has its own paths. An ESL is evidence for a test, not a rewrite of R327. Deschutes County practice for handbook products is a different sentence. See OSFM BML.
What people mix up
- ESR versus ESL.
- ESL-1689 versus 8165-2232:0501.
- Treating ICC-ES as a WUI code.
- Writing “ICC-ES approved.” This site lists citations. It does not approve products and it does not issue FireApproved approvals.
- Bookmarking a search form instead of the PDF.
How to check
Open the ICC-ES PDF. Confirm ESR versus ESL, the standard or code edition, the model list, and the installation limitations. Then open the adopted code for the lot. If the product also has an OSFM ID, search that ID on GOVmotus. Put both numbers on the drawings if both are part of the spec. Walk a live example: how to read an ICC-ES report. See also how to read a listing and show the product on the drawings.
Limits
This page does not host ICC-ES PDFs. It does not decide the permit. It does not make OSFM listing mandatory in Oregon.
Related records
How to read an ICC-ES report, BrandGuard gable vent, ASTM E2886, OSFM BML, vents.
Sources
- ICC-ES (ICC Evaluation Service)
- Do I need an ESR or ESL? (ICC-ES)
- ESL-1689 (ICC-ES)
- ICC-ES Evaluation Reports program (ICC-ES)
Is an ESR the same as an ESL?
No. An ESR evaluates how a product meets performance and prescriptive provisions in the I-Codes, and may rest on ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria when the code does not fully address the product. An ESL shows compliance with a consensus standard already referenced in the codes. ICC-ES publishes that split.
Is ESL-1689 an OSFM listing?
No. ESL-1689 is an ICC-ES listing for BrandGuard vents evaluated to ASTM E2886. OSFM listings for the same family sit in category 8165 with BML numbers such as 8165-2232. Read both records. Do not treat one ID as the other.
Does an ICC-ES report replace a permit?
No. ICC-ES states listings help code-enforcement professionals when approving products. The building official still decides. Oregon R327, where adopted, has its own paths.
Is ICC-ES a WUI listing body like OSFM?
ICC-ES is a listing and evaluation body for products against I-Codes and named standards. OSFM BML is California’s Building Materials Listing, including the WUI handbook. Different programs, different IDs.