ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board) is an independent accreditation organization that evaluates and accredits certification bodies to internationally recognized standards. ANAB accreditation demonstrates that a certification body operates with technical competence, impartiality, and consistency, providing confidence in the integrity and credibility of the certification process.

ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) is an industry leader delivering accredited testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of products, components, methods, and materials. Differentiated by its direct connection to the codes and standards that shape the built environment, ICC-ES goes beyond traditional testing bodies by combining deep regulatory expertise with transparent, science-based evaluations—ensuring products gain immediate trust from code officials, specifiers, and builders. ICC-ES certifications are widely accepted and trusted in North America and internationally for building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, swimming pools, spas, and more.

The VSI Product Certification Program is an independent, third-party certification Program with multiple ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification bodies involved who service the Program. Approved products are authorized to utilize the Program’s certification mark. End-users can feel comfortable and confident when specifying or purchasing certified product because the VSI Certification Mark confirms that the product meets industry standards.

This is a published authoritative document which compiles relevant code information into a comprehensive technical report to convey how a product(s) complies with recognized standards and requirements of building codes.

In general, vinyl siding is not limited in residential construction, although in certain instances like high density construction, vinyl siding must meet certain fire performance test requirements.

The International Building Code (IBC) regulates these types of buildings, and allows vinyl siding use with commercial constructions with certain limits.

Vinyl siding proves to be one of the best values on the market year after year. In fact, lifetime value and easy maintenance help rank vinyl siding among the highest returns on investment for remodeling projects.

Yes, vinyl siding–because of its resource efficiency–has one of the lowest carbon footprints for claddings.

Yes. PEPA’s Architectural Polymers: Best Practices For Architectural Specification guide allows for free download of architectural product profile drawings.

PERs can be acquired to prove to building officials that the certified product(s) contained within meet the relevant codes. The report can provide verification of product code compliance to audiences such as designers, specifiers, architects, engineers and contractors. PERs can be an asset for code officials to assist with decision making of product approval and/or systems. PERs identify the critical elements of the construction needed to meet the requirements of the code.