If you’re a construction engineer, architect or building owner, you

know quality is important. But how can you be certain your build-

ing 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 Accredita-

tion 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.

WHYCHOOSE AN IAS ACCREDITEDMANUFACTURER?

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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:

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, pro-

cedures, equipment, and commitment to produce work of the

required quality.

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

What is IAS accreditation?

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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

Why is IAS AC472 important?

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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

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