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Evaluation Reports

Learn about evaluation reports provided by UL Solutions to support guidance in determining compliance with code regulations.

In some specific situations, code authorities use product evaluation reports to provide technical evidence that a new or alternative material, product, design or method of construction complies with the intent of the building codes. UL Solutions makes these technical evaluations available through the issuance of UL Solutions evaluation reports.

UL Solution evaluation reports are intended to provide guidance to code authorities, architects, designers, contractors, installers and other built environment influencers in determining code compliance for products in which:

  • The product is not included in the model installation codes.
  • The model installation codes do not identify specific and clear requirements for the product.
  • The model installation codes have multiple requirements for the product not covered by a single standard.

These evaluation reports are based on the requirements in the model installation codes and other standardized requirements. UL certifications and UL Solutions evaluation reports demonstrate product compliance with code requirements.

Code authorities trust UL Solutions evaluation reports

UL Solutions has vast testing experience, a strong reputation for technical excellence, thousands of product safety certifications within the built environment, intimate knowledge of the product and test standards referenced within the model codes, and full involvement with the model code development processes.

Tools for achieving code compliance

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Learn how to use the UL Product iQ® database to access UL Solutions evaluation reports in order to determine code compliance.

Locating UL Solutions evaluation reports

Sign in to Product iQ to access the UL Solutions evaluation reports, available in the Evaluation Reports Directory under categories ULER and ULER7. The individual reports include identification of the codes and their editions, the evaluation requirements, product use and installation, condition of use, product description, performance characteristics, markings, and identification.

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The following table lists additional categories for UL Solutions evaluation reports:

Category name CSI MasterFormat® division number UL Solutions product category code
Thermal Protection 07 20 00 ULEX and ULEX7
Weather Barriers 07 25 00 ULEY
Steep-slope Roofing 07 30 00 ULEZ
Membrane Roofing 07 50 00 ULFB
Roof and Wall Specialties and Accessories 07 70 00 ULFD
Fire and Smoke Protection 07 80 00 ULFE
Plaster and Gypsum Board 09 20 00 ULFP
Cast Decks and Underlayments 03 50 00 ULEU
Plastic Composites 06 00 00 ULEV
Fire-retardant-treated Wood 06 05 00 ULET
HVAC Air Distribution 23 30 00 ULFR
Ventilation Hoods 23 38 00 ULFZ
Factory-fabricated 3D Printed Building Construction   ULFQ

The approval of building products, materials or systems is the responsibility of the code authority or authority having jurisdiction.