IAS accredits the inspection programs of companies that design and fabricate custom engineered metal building systems. The accreditation is based on requirements in IAS Accreditation Criteria AC472, International Building Code® and related standards. The accreditation criteria covers inspections of metal building system elements that are essential for designing, specifying, building or approving metal building systems.

What Is Accreditation?

Accreditation is a formal, independent verification that a program or institution meets established quality standards and is competent to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks. Conformity assessment tasks may include, but are not limited to, testing, inspection, or certification.

Why Accreditation?

Worldwide demand for reliable, safe products and services makes accreditation a necessity.

Accreditation from a globally respected agency like IAS means immediate acceptance and assures confidence in your service or product. The best way to demonstrate the highest level of service and good value is through accreditation. Choosing the right organization to evaluate and accredit your professional services has direct impact on your success.

Accreditation is essential if you are involved in any profession that has a direct impact on public safety and welfare. International Accreditation Service welcomes the opportunity to partner with you and help you achieve and maintain your accreditation.

The IAS Accreditation Mark
When you see the IAS Accreditation Mark, it means that a company has been evaluated for its technical competence and quality of service and has proven that it meets recognized standards. The IAS Accreditation Mark is recognized and accepted around the world as a symbol for organizations that meet the standards that matter the most.
Competency
IAS accreditation provides evidence that companies render competent services in line with national and international standards.
Confidence
Our international recognition and reputation with industry provides complete confidence in the quality and competence of its services.
Outstanding Quality of Assessments
IAS places tremendous importance on the training of its assessors. This leads to high levels of assessor competency, technical expertise, and value-added assessments.

Raeco Builders is ac478 Accredited

The AC478 Accreditation program is the most comprehensive quality assurance accreditation of its kind for metal building assembly. It is administered by the International Accreditation Service, a member of the International Code Council Family of Solutions which develops the IBC codes.

It verifies a contractor and erector's compliance in the following areas:

Documented safety and training program
Documented management system
Job-Site Specific Assembly Plans

An onsite jobsite assessment verifies that a company is performing in line with their plans. This, along with annual Internal Audits and Management Reviews, assures owners that the erector they have chosen follows a comprehensive quality driven metal building assembly program.