IAS AC472 ACCREDITATION ASSURES EXCELLENCE

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ACCOUNTABLE

Every MBMA building manufacturer member is AC472 accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS).

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DEPENDABLE

IAS performs independent facility audits on all MBMA-member plants annually confirming that those plants meet the requirements of Chapter 17 of the International Building Code.

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DEFINABLE

Accredited firms maintain meticulous quality, process and safety records to assure the highest product integrity.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE AN ACCREDITED BUILDING MANUFACTURER?

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Contractors

Contractors can ensure their supplier follows a rigid quality system that is independently verified....
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Building Owners

Building Owners purchasing building products from non-accredited metal building manufacturers may be...
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Building Officials

Building Officials can easily confirm the metal building supplier is in compliance with the requirem...
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Specifiers

Specifiers can assure that the building supplier has passed a stringent, third-party audit.
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MBMA MODEL WRITTEN PRACTICE FOR ULTRASONIC TESTING

IAS AC472 Section 4.3.1.5 provides instructions for achieving a separate certification for in-plant ultrasonic testing.  The section references the MBMA Model Written Practice – UT Certification which establishes minimum requirements for education, training, experience, examination, and certification of personnel responsible for conducting ultrasonic testing.  Click below to download a copy of the model written practice. 

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WHY IT MATTERS? 

“Accreditation is important to the metal building industry because it says we do things right.”  

- Dave Koubek, President of Chief Buildings

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INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION SERVICE

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For more information about AC472 including the full accreditation criteria and a directory of accredited manufacturers visit the IAS website.

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IAS AC478 ACCREDITATION FOR METAL BUILDING ASSEMBLERS

IAS accreditation establishes a benchmark for companies qualified to assemble and erect metal buildings.  MBMA encourages metal building contractors and erectors to pursue AC478 accreditation to demonstrate their commitment to quality, safety, organization, and professional qualifications.