OSHPD Pre-Approval Services

The VMC Group:

  • Ensures that manufacturers are in compliance, maintain “on line” performance and carry IBC tqualification and certification
  • Provides turnkey solutions for IBC Certification and OSHPD Seismic Qualifications
The VMC Group, a leader in IBC Certification, 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 (IBC)
  • OSHPD/California Building Code
  • ICC-ES AC156
  • ASCE Standard 7
Our equipment seismic qualification services are based on both analysis and shake table testing.

The VMC Group, through its proven IBC/OSHPD Signature Methodology provides:

  • Development of product matrices
  • Management of shake table testing
  • Performance of structural analysis and mathematical modeling (FEA modeling)
  • OSHPD/OSP preapproval service
  • PE Stamps for every state required and where required, California SE stamps
  • Issuance of the certificates of compliance and product labeling required by code

A Leader in OSHPD pre-approval services
The VMC Group is proud to have provided
services for the OSP listed above.
For further details on the application,
click the OSP number.