Equipment manufacturers now need to guarantee “on line” performance through independent testing and analysis as outlined in section 1708.5 of the building code.

Since 2002, The VMC Group has been providing IBC Certification to Fortune 500 manufacturing companies of electrical and HVAC equipment.

As an approved agency for IBC code compliance, The VMC Group can help you through the seemingly daunting task of equipment qualification and certification. With our turnkey solutions for IBC Certification and OSHPD Seismic Qualifications, we will manage all aspects of your project including:

• Development of product matrices
• Management of shake table testing
• Performance of structural analysis and mathematical modeling (FEA modeling)
• Issuance of the certificates of compliance and product labeling required by the code

Why Partner With The VMC Group?
The VMC Group was the first agency to obtain certification as a "Seismic Qualification Agency." This certification ensures that our qualification and certification services are provided in accordance with IBC requirements.

Our seismic qualification and certification services are in accordance with:

• International Building Code
• OSHPD Code Application Notice California Building Code
• ICC-ES AC156
• ASCE Standard 7

The VMC Group helps equipment manufacturers find solutions to meet the labeling and certification requirements to ensure compliance. Let us demonstrate how The VMC Group can help you with your equipment certification through The Power Of Together™.

Please contact the industry leaders at 1-800-LOW-VIBE or ibcinfo@thevmcgroup.com