ICC-SWCC provides independent, third-party verification that small or medium wind turbines meet the requirements of several wind turbine standards. The general process for applicants seeking certification is described below and in the flowchart:
- Preliminary Review: When the applicant is interested in certification, the first step is a Preliminary Review. The applicant submits a Preliminary Review Application Form along with all required submittals and fees. This provides ICC-SWCC with details on the wind turbine design and plans for conducting testing and any required engineering analyses. Submittals are reviewed by the ICC-SWCC staff and Certification Commission to determine the eligibility of the turbine for the requested certification, acceptability of the planned test site and the specific requirements for certification of the specific turbine.
- Application: Turbines approved for certification through a Preliminary Review are then invited to submit a completed ICC-SWCC Certification Application Form. This signals the manufacturer’s intention to formally apply for certification. The application form will not be accepted unless a Preliminary Review has been completed first.
- Certification Agreement: Using the information obtained from the Preliminary Review and Application form, a document called a Certification Agreement is generated by ICC-SWCC. It details the scope, test site, submittals, test methods and fees required for an application for certification. Once signed by the applicant and ICC-SWCC, the certification process formally begins.
- Testing and Evaluation: If testing has not been completed previously, the applicant works with the selected third-party testing organization to conduct the tests specified in the Certification Agreement. Any engineering analyses required are completed per ICC-SWCC requirements and submitted.
- Review and Decision: After the required test reports, analyses and other materials have been submitted to ICC-SWCC, the review process takes place. ICC-SWCC staff and Certification Commission review the material to determine compliance with the requirements of the standards and program. If approved, the applicant is notified and the final certification documents are drafted and posted on the ICC-SWCC Directory. If not, the deficiency is identified and the applicant is provided with an opportunity to correct the issue to again seek approval.
More Details
For more detailed information on the application process, visit the following pages for Small and Medium turbines. Or if you have specific questions, please contact us.
- Small Wind Turbine (SWT) Certification Process Details (< 150 kW peak power)
- Medium Wind Turbine (MWT) Certification Process Details (150 – 300 kW peak power)