AIS & BABA Compliant
Taking "Built Here"
to Its Highest Standard.
Beginning April 7, 2026, Fernco's core repair coupling families are AIS and BABA compliant, with every component sourced exclusively in the United States. These products have long been made in the U.S. — this milestone completes the final steps.
Davison, MI · April 7, 2026
View Scope List
Confirm which product families qualify and use for submittal packages.
Documentation Guidance
What to include in your submittal package for domestic sourcing projects.
Request Compliance Letter
Request a project-specific AIS/BABA compliance letter from Fernco.
FAQ + Support
Common questions about AIS and BABA compliance and how Fernco can help.
Specify Fernco on federally
funded projects — with confidence.
The same products you've always trusted — now formally qualified for federally funded infrastructure projects under AIS and BABA requirements.
Fernco's core flexible repair coupling. Now AIS and BABA compliant — no separate SKU, no special ordering required.
The shielded RC coupling built for demanding repair applications, now carrying full AIS and BABA compliance.
The complete Proflex specialty coupling range is AIS and BABA compliant across the full lineup with no size exceptions.
The table below provides a quick reference to qualifying product families. Download the official PDF scope list for submittal use.
| Product Family | Compliance Status | Notes / Exclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Flexible Couplings |
Compliant
|
15" and below |
| Proflex® Specialty Couplings |
Compliant
|
Full lineup |
| Strong Back® RC Couplings |
Compliant
|
1000RC only · 15" and below · Excludes 5000RC and HTRC Series |
| XL Couplings |
Compliant
|
Full lineup |
| Eccentric Bushings & Couplings |
Compliant
|
15" and below |
| Tee & Wye Tap Saddles |
Compliant
|
Full lineup |
| Pipe Sleeves |
Compliant
|
Full lineup |
| Expansion Joints |
Compliant
|
Full lineup |
| Qwik Tees & Ells |
Compliant
|
Full lineup |
| Plastic Socket Couplings |
Compliant
|
Full lineup |
Last updated: April 7, 2026 · For the complete list, download the PDF scope list below.
Building your
submittal package.
For projects requiring AIS and BABA compliance, Fernco recommends including the following. Requirements can vary by project and agency.
The official included-products list confirming which Fernco
families qualify under this compliance update.
View scope list →
The cut sheet for the exact series and size being specified.
View cut sheets →
A project-specific letter from Fernco when requested by the owner, engineer, or agency for formal documentation review or bid packages.
If your project requires a formal statement for a bid package, documentation review, or municipal approval, submit the form below and Fernco will provide the requested compliance documentation.
"As the country celebrates 250 years in 2026, we're proud to reinforce what 'Built Here' means at Fernco. We've manufactured these lines in the U.S. for years — this milestone completes the final steps."
Mark Cooper · President, Fernco Inc.
Common questions.
We're here to help you get it right.
Need help confirming a product or building a submittal package? Contact the Fernco team directly or reach out to your rep.
For 60+ years.
Fernco has called Davison, Michigan home since 1964. This compliance milestone isn't a new direction — it's the completion of a commitment that's been decades in the making.
Our Story →