Which Fasteners Have ICC-ES Reports?

ICC-ES is an abbreviation for International Code Council-Evaluation Service. ICC-ES and ICC incorporate proven techniques and practices into codes and related products and services that foster safe and sustainable design and construction.

Often, federal, state or local building codes will require products with an ICC ESR, or an evaluation report (approval) from the ICC. In fact, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety recently started accepting ICC-ES reports for seismic requirements as an alternative to LARRs.

While there are plenty of branded fasteners with ICC-ES reports, not all of them have completed the steps necessary to get this approval, so we’ve compiled an easy list to consult when you’re looking for fasteners with ICC approvals.

The fastener brand with the most ICC-ES reports is Hilti, with products including:

  • Hilti Low-Velocity Power-Actuated Fasteners

  • Bare Steel Deck and Concrete-filled Steel Deck Diaphragms Attached with Hilti X-HSN 24 or X-ENP-19 L15 Powder-driven Frame Fasteners

  • Hilti Low-Velocity X-U and X-U 15 Universal Fasteners and X-P Concrete Fasteners

  • Steel deck diaphragms attached with Hilti X-HSN 24 or X-ENP-19 l15 powder-driven frame fasteners and Hilti S-SLC 01 M hex washer head or S-SLC 02 M hex washer head sidelap connectors, or Verco decking VSC2 sidelap connection

  • Hilti X-GPN 37 MX, X-PN 37 G2 MX and X-PN 37 G3 MX power-actuated fasteners used to attach wood structural panels to cold-formed steel framing

  • Steel deck diaphragms attached with Hilti S-MD 12-24 x 15/8 M or S-RT5+ M9 frame fasteners and Hilti S-SLC 01 M HWH, S-SLC 02 M HWH, or S-MD 10-16 x 3/4 M HWH3, S-MD 10-16 x 3/4 HWH3 M9, S-MD 12-24 x 7/8 M HWH4, AND S-MD 12-24 x 7/8 HWH4 M9 screw sidelap connectors, Verco VSC2 sidelap connections, or button punch sidelap connections

  • Hilti S-BT Screw-In Fasteners

MKT Fastening, a more affordable alternative to many Hilti products, also boasts of several ICC-ES reports, including for Heavy Duty Mechanical Anchors and Medium Duty Mechanical Anchors, all of which are made in the USA.

GRK Fasteners also offers a selection of products with ICC-ES reports, including the RSS Rugged Structural Screw, a popular lag bolt alternative.

ITW Buildex and ITW Ramset have a solid selection of ICC approved products:

  • ITW Buildex Teks® Self-drilling Fasteners

  • Power-Actuated Fasteners and Ceiling Clip Assemblies

  • Ramset T3/T4 Power Driven Fastener

  • GYP-FAST™ Fasteners Used to Attach Gypsum Sheathing to Metal Studs

  • TrakFast Fasteners

  • Exterior/Perimeter Sill and Interior Plate Fasteners

DeWALT’s Power-Driven Fasteners, Ceiling Clip Assemblies and Sill Plate Anchorage, Trak-It® C4 and Trak-It® C5 Fasteners in Concrete, Masonry and Steel and CCN Fasteners in Concrete, Masonry and Steel all have ICC-ES reports.

Elco’s Drilit® Self-Drilling Structural Screws and Architectural Roof Clip Fasteners have ICC-ES reports.

Simpson Strong-Tie offers gas- and powder-actuated fasteners, assemblies and threaded rods that have been approved by the ICC as well.

If you need help finding fasteners with ICC-ES reports for your projects, contact China Special Fasteners at +86-755-27859830 for assistance.

Kyle Domer