Special Resources
» Standards:
» Agencies & Organizations
Access to independent standards organizations, agencies and governmental bodies both in the USA and internationally. Majority provide online standard ordering capabilities.
Associations » Standards
Organizations responsible for the promulgation of industry standards
National energy codes and standards for the United States
Tests and approves a wide variety of products related to property loss prevention
Establishes industry standards for product identification (formerly Universal Product Code (UPC) (fees)
Standards from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Alphabetical listing of organizations that promulgate industry standards
International building codes and standards (combines BOCA, ICBO & SBCCI)
Publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies
Assure adherence to NBIC code construction and repair of boilers and pressure vessels
Develops standards for the electrical manufacturing industry as well as NTCIP standards
Nonprofit organization that creates codes, standards and research on fire safety
Third-party certification programs to test and certify a broad range of safety equipment
Not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization
Industry Standards » ANSI Standards
Electronic version of the ANSI catalog of standards
Electronic version of the ANSI catalog of standards (fees) - must order from ANSI
Designed to provide access to standards information to a wide variety of standards organizations
Industry Standards » ASTM Standards
American Society for Testing and Materials - ordering information
Industry Standards » NFPA Codes
National Fire Protection Association codes
International Safety » Australia
References from government and business entities in Australia
International Safety » Canada
References from government and business entities in Canada
Standards provide safety or performance requirements for products and services
Has the mandate to promote efficient and effective voluntary standardization in Canada
International Safety » European Union
References from government and business entities about European Union
International Safety » Finland
References from government and business entities in Finland
International Safety » France
References from government and business entities in France
International Safety » Germany
References from government and business entities in Germany
Source to obtain Germany's DIN Standards via online catalogue
International Safety » Greece
References from government and business entities in Greece
Standardization, certification and quality in Greece - online catalague for standards
International Safety » Iceland
References from government and business entities in Iceland
International Safety » India
References from government and business entities in India
International Safety » Ireland
References from government and business entities in Ireland
Provides a comprehensive product and management system certification service
International Safety » Italy
References from government and business entities in Italy
Disseminate standards in all sectors except for electrotechnical and electronic standards
International Safety » Japan
References from government and business entities in Japan
International Safety » Luxembourg
References from government and business entities in Luxembourg
International Safety » Netherlands
References from government and business entities in Netherlands
International Safety » New Zealand
References from government and business entities in New Zealand
International Safety » Norway
References from government and business entities in Norway
Provides an overview of NSF and E-mail addresses to obtain NSF standards
International Safety » Portugal
References from government and business entities in Portugal
Manages and develops the Portuguese Quality System (SPQ) for quality matters in Portugal
International Safety » Singapore
References from government and business entities in Singapore
Standards development, productivity promotion, manpower development, benchmarking
International Safety » South Africa
References from government and business entities in South Africa
Information of how to purchase SA standards and organisation information
International Safety » Sri Lanka
References from government and business entities in Sri Lanka
National Standards Body (NSB) prepares National Standards Specifications & Codes of Practices
International Safety » Sweden
References from government and business entities in Sweden
Produce and sell standards, quality certification, eco-labelling and related services
International Safety » Switzerland
References from government and business entities in Switzerland
Main body for developing technical standards for Switzerland
International Safety » Thailand
References from government and business entities in Thailand
International Safety » United Kingdom
References from government and business entities in United Kingdom
International Safety » Vietnam
References from government and business entities in Vietnam
US Laws » Building Codes
Ordering information for building code standards such as UBC, UFC, NEC
Ordering information for building code standards such as I-Codes, NBC, etc
US State Laws » MA-Massachusetts
Access to state agencies and laws for the state of Massachusetts
Code of Massachusetts Regulations for the Dept of Industrial Accidents
Workers Compensation » WC EDI
State EDI requirements
Supports the development of electronic data interchange (EDI) standards in insurance
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