Specification
Technical Evaluation Report (TER)
TER No. 1212-01 Page 8 of 10
Versetta Stone
®
Panelized Stone Veneer
Applications Over Continuous Insulation
Copyright © 2018
7.11. The provisions of model, state or local building codes for building construction do not intend to prevent the
installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction. Alternatives shall use consensus
standards, performance-based design methods or other engineering mechanics based means of compliance.
This TER assesses compliance with defined standards, accepted engineering analysis, performance-based
design methods, etc. in the context of the pertinent building code requirements.
7.12. Some information contained herein is the result of testing and/or data analysis by other sources, which DrJ
relies on to be accurate, as it undertakes its engineering analysis.
7.13. DrJ has reviewed and found the data provided by other professional sources are credible. The information in
this TER conforms with DrJ’s procedure for acceptance of data from approved sources.
7.14. DrJ’s responsibility for data provided by approved sources conforms with IBC Section 1703 and any relevant
professional engineering law.
7.15. Where appropriate, DrJ relies on the derivation of design values, which have been codified into law through
codes and standards (e.g., IRC, WFCM, IBC, SDPWS, NDS, ACI, AISI, PS-20, PS-2, etc.). This includes
review of code provisions and any related test data that aids in comparative analysis or provides support for
equivalency to an intended end-use application. Where the accuracy of design values provided herein is reliant
upon the published properties of commodity materials (e.g. lumber, steel, concrete, etc), DrJ relies upon
grade/properties provided by the raw material supplier to be accurate and conforming to the mechanical
properties defined in the relevant material standard.
8. Findings:
8.1. Versetta Stone
®
is a suitable alternative to the products listed in the applicable building code for use as an
exterior wall covering in accordance with IBC Section 1404.10 and the IRC Section 703.10.
8.2. Versetta Stone
®
is suitable for use as an exterior wall covering assembly when installed over sheathing
separately capable of resisting 100% of the design wind pressures. An intervening layer(s) of continuous
insulation may be installed between the Versetta Stone
®
and the sheathing in accordance with Table 1-3.
8.3. IBC Section 104.11 and IRC Section R104.11 (IFC Section 104.9 is similar) state:
104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this code are
not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically
prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method
of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies
with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended,
not less than the equivalent of that prescribed in this code. … Where the alternative material, design or method of
construction is not approved, the building official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons the alternative was not
approved.
8.4. This product has been evaluated with the codes listed in Section 2, and is compliant with all known state and
local building codes. Where there are known variations in state or local codes that are applicable to this
evaluation, they are listed here:
8.4.1. No known variations
8.5. This TER uses professional engineering law, the building code, ANSI/ASTM consensus standards and
generally accepted engineering practice as its criteria for all testing and engineering analysis. DrJ’s
professional engineering work falls under the jurisdiction of each state Board of Professional Engineers, when
signed and sealed.
9. Conditions of Use:
9.1. Where required by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) in which the project is to be constructed, this report
and the installation instructions shall be submitted at the time of permit application.
9.2. Any generally accepted engineering calculations needed to show compliance with this TER shall be submitted
to the code official for review and approval.
9.3. Design loads shall be determined in accordance with the building code adopted by the jurisdiction in which the
project is to be constructed.