AC462 Icon Comprehensive Code Compliance for Interport Shipping Containers

AC462 Certified Containers Available

Interport provides shipping containers that comply with the highest standards for building materials, offering both AC462 and AC786 certifications. Our containers meet the requirements of Evaluation Service Report #4717 (ESR-4717) from the International Code Council (ICC), as follows below:

1.0 Evaluation Scope

1.1 Compliance with the following codes:

  • 2021 and 2018 International Building Code® (IBC)  
  • 2021 and 2018 International Residential Code® (IRC)

Property evaluated:

  • Structural – Materials

1.2 Evaluation to the following green code(s) and/or standards:

  • 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), Title 24, Part 11
  • 2020, 2015, 2012 and 2008 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard™ (ICC 700-2020, ICC 700-15, ICC 700-2012, and ICC 700-2008)

Interport’s certified shipping containers are available in 20-foot, 40-foot, and High-Cube sizes, and can be used as building materials for container homes, offices, storage facilities, and nearly any building structure as outlined in AC462. Using code compliant containers can help to accelerate the permitting process for customers and code officials.

Additionally, Interport is accredited under AC786, the IAS Accreditation Criteria for Approval Program for Fabricators of Container-Based Structures. As one of only two container companies in the country with this designation, our modification shop inspection program meets the requirements of the IBC, including:

  • Section 1704.2.5.1 of the 2015, 2018, and 2021 editions
  • Section 1704.2.5.2 of the 2012 edition
  • Section 1704.2.2 of earlier editions

Periodic assessments of our on-site modification facility ensure our procedures and quality controls meet the structural safety standards for modified containers. This accreditation validates our ability to fabricate container-based structures, including homes, offices, and storage facilities, that meet code requirements outlined in both AC462 and AC786.

By combining these certifications, Interport ensures that customers benefit from faster permitting processes and the confidence of using code-compliant containers for various building applications.

Call us today at 973.589.2329 to speak with one of our sales associates and learn more about our AC462 compliant containers and AC786 accredidation.