Access Board (formerly Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board)
www.access-board.gov

Contains ADA Accessibility Guidelines, Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards, information about revision of the ADA and ABA Accessibility Guidelines, summary of proposed rules, other guidelines and status of guidelines and standards under development. Posts schedule of training sessions provided to firms, associations, agencies and other groups that must apply ADAAG requirements to new construction and alterations of buildings and facilities. Offers online courses in ADAAG for Building Elements Designed for Children's Use and ADAAG for State and Local Government Facilities. Technical articles about research projects that help develop guidelines or technical assistance materials. Publications available for download include guidelines, standards, amendments, checklists, technical bulletins and research reports. "Enforcement" lists state accessibility code offices and provides titles of state access codes.


Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association
www.aema.com

Provides information about accessibility products, with code references. Lists member contractors and manufacturers.


Acoustical Society of America
asa.aip.org

Lists national and international acoustical standards for sale. Can order and download American National Standards on Acoustics and Acoustical Performance Guidelines for Schools.


Aerospace Industries Association -- National Aerospace Standard
www.aia-aerospace.org/index.cfm

Under "Publications," Aerospace Standards available for sale are listed.


Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
www.ari.org

Can download selected free standards and view catalog of standards and other publications available for order. Provides information about international standards activities.


Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency
www.afcesa.af.mil

Electrical Support program offers National Electrical Code training.


Air Movement and Control Association International
www.amca.org

Includes catalog of standards available for order.


Alabama Building Commission
www.bc.state.al.us

Provides full text of Alabama State Building Code and administrative rules; plan review submittal requirements; requirements based on project type; Building Commission bulletins; online Manual of Procedures; online form to order a hard copy.


Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
www.adeca.state.al.us

"Science, Technology and Energy" provides links to Alabama commercial and residential energy codes.


Alabama Department of Public Health
www.adph.org

Office of Facilities Management provides health-care facility plan review rules, regulations; process overview; submittal procedures; plan review fee regulations and fee calculator; transmittal form. Includes fire resistive assembly matrix by construction type. Contains article on principles of record-keeping for inspection and testing of water-based fire protection systems; online form to submit questions about life safety code, plan review and other technical services issues. Environmental Services provides hotel plan review checklist; onsite sewage rules; solid waste collection and transportation rules.


Alabama State Fire Marshal
www.aldoi.org/FireMarshal.asp

Contains archived Fire Marshal bulletins.


Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
www.ahfc.state.ak.us

Energy and Construction information includes construction inspection guidelines; list of ICBO-certified inspectors; energy efficiency information and guidelines; compliance regulations for Building Energy Efficiency Standard; and construction manuals.


Alaska State Fire Marshal's Office
www.dps.state.ak.us/fire/

Contains fire and life safety regulations, information about plan review and building permit processes, plan review application and application for fire system design, installation and maintenance permit.


Alliance for Fire and Smoke Containment and Control
www.afscconline.org

Can download "Balancing Active and Passive Fire Protection Systems in the Building Codes" and "Maintaining Life Safety Effectiveness in the New Building Codes" technical papers.


Aluminum Association
www.aluminum.org

Offers for sale the Aluminum Industry American National Standards, Aluminum Design Manual, and technical manuals on the use of aluminum in building and construction.


American Architectural Manufacturers Association
www.AAMANET.org

Contains membership directory and updates on pending building code changes.


American Bearing Manufacturers
www.abma-dc.org/

Includes downloadable list of standards; listing of members, meetings and conferences, educational programs.


American Concrete Institute
www.aci-int.org

Subscribers can access ACI Manual of Concrete Practice online. Offers seminars on building codes and building code changes.


American Fire Alarm Association
www.afaa.org

Can sign up for seminars for fire alarm system testers, inspectors and designers; subscribe to participate in association discussion list; order NFPA manuals, codes and forms; take courses online.


American Fire Sprinkler Association
www.sprinklernet.org

Lists National Fire Protection Association standards for sprinklers.


American Gas Association
www.aga.org

"Codes and Standards" contains downloadable fact sheets and reports on building codes and standards pertinent to gas piping and equipment. Contains information about National Fuel Gas Code, including ordering information, interpretations and errata. Contains glossary of natural gas technical terms.


American Gear Manufacturers Association
www.agma.org

Lists AGMA standards and information sheets, TC60 ISO standards, recently reaffirmed and withdrawn standards available for purchase; provides ordering information.


American Hardboard Association
www.hardboard.org

Contains downloadable American National Standards Institute standards related to hardboard products.


American Institute of Steel Construction
www.aisc.org

"Free Downloads" contains AISC Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges; ASTM Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes and Sheet Piling; FEMA 350 and 353; LRFD specifications; and seismic provisions. "Bookstore" offers Manual of Steel Construction, design guides and other technical publications for sale online.


American Institute of Timber Construction
www.aitc-glulam.org

Lists design standards, technical notes, manufacturing standards and technical papers; some are available for sale, and others can be downloaded for free.


American National Standards Institute
www.ansi.org

Can purchase standards online; full text of Standards Action, providing status reports on developing standards, and Standards Reporter newsletters; general and background information on ISO 14000; links to international and regional standards organizations; information about ANSI accreditation programs; lists ANSI members and standards developers; reference library of ANSI procedures and forms; information about ANSI research services.  Provides current and archived news releases on standards.


American Nuclear Society
www.ans.org/

Provides information on ANS standards; contains technical resources; publications.


American Petroleum Institute
www.api.org

Provides catalog of standards and ordering details; information about standards development; listing of new standards. Industry professionals can submit technical inquiries to be answered by API standards developers; can view answers to previous technical inquiries. Links to member companies.


American Public Gas Association
www.apga.org

Can download pipeline safety regulations.


American Society for Nondestructive Testing
www.asnt.org

Can purchase Nondestructive Testing Handbook, standards and other technical publications online; certification-related documents can be viewed free of charge or purchased online.


American Society for Testing and Materials
www.astm.org

Can search for testing laboratories by name, location or keyword; search for scientific and technical consultants and expert witnesses by name, location or subject; online store lists standards, technical publications and journals available for sale; lists technical and professional training courses; information about statistical quality and assurance programs; answers to frequently asked questions about ASTM and its standards. "Technical Publications" includes online technical papers. "Cement, Concrete & Aggregates," "Geotechnical Testing Journal," "Journal of Composites Technology and Research," "Journal of Forensic Sciences" and "Journal of Testing and Evaluation" contain tables of contents and past-issue databases that can be searched, with abstracts retrieved. Can view abstracts and purchase full text online. Can access current issue of the Standardization News.


American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
www.ashrae.org

Contains standards-related guides, addenda, errata, interpretations; list of withdrawn standards; purposes and scopes; subject and numeric index to standards. Can order standards online or download selected standards (some available to members only). Can view proceedings, PowerPoint presentations and conference outlines.


American Society of Mechanical Engineers
www.asme.org

Contains codes, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines; recently published standards; electronic stress tables; public review proposals with order information. International Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code users receive addenda, interpretations and code case supplements. Conformity Assessment Accreditation Programs list authorized agencies and laboratories; provides application forms. Contains "Introduction to ASME Codes and Standards" for engineering students. Offers short courses. Invites volunteer technical experts to develop, promulgate and maintain ASME Codes and Standards.


American Water Works Association
www.awwa.org

Sells downloadable standards, manuals and AWWA conference papers, with a discount price for members. Provides resource information for water supply professionals.


American Welding Society
www.aws.org

Can purchase Bridge Welding Code, Welding Handbook, and other codes and standards; can view code errata.


Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page
(Department of Justice)
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

Provides information about ADA certification of state and local building codes; technical assistance manuals, design guides and publications; full text of ADA statute and regulations, including Standards for Accessible Design; new and proposed regulations; information about the ADA mediation program; toll-free number for ADA information line; ADA status reports and settlements; information about filing complaints; links to other federal agencies that provide ADA information over the Internet. Includes checklists for existing, child-care and new lodging facilities; memos on accessible stadiums and parking facilities. Business Assistance publications include technical assistance manual, compliance checklists, business briefs, ADA Guide for Small Businesses.


American Wood Council
www.awc.org

Offers free downloadable "Code Conforming Wood Design" software demo; free code publications; codes for sale; code advice by region; information on code-related meetings. Lists code acceptance of AWC wood design manuals and specifications. Offers free online courses on Designing with National Design Specification for Wood Construction; LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction; Wood Frame Construction Manual; building code and wood design courses and seminars; wood as a building material courses; and wood design and detailing courses. Lists code experts.


American Wood Preservers Institute
www.preservedwood.com/

"Home and Garden" includes "Guide for Preserved Wood Residential Ramps." "Piling" lists timber piling codes and standards; includes downloadable "Construction Guidelines for Timber Piling Projects" and "Timber Pile Design and Construction Manual." "Recycling" contains overview of regulations for life cycle management of pressure-treated lumber.


APA - Engineered Wood Association
www.apawood.org

Provides code evaluation reports on engineered wood products. Offers "Design Solutions with Engineered Wood" technical seminar for code officials and other building professionals.


Architectural Precast Association
www.archprecast.org

Provides Industry Standards for Architectural Precast Concrete.


Architectural Woodwork Institute
www.awinet.org

Under "Technical Assistance," can download quality standards free of charge. Can order standards publications online.


Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities
www.know-the-ada.com/

Provides information about implementation and compliance with the federal and state disabilities laws.


Arizona School Facilities Board
www.sfb.state.az.us

Contains school design standards and guidelines.


Arkansas Department of Economic Development, Energy Office
www.aedc.state.ar.us/Energy/

"Builders' Corner" contains "Energy Performance Tune-up - Builder Tips for New Home Construction." "Residential" contains Arkansas Energy Code, state energy policies, "Energy Performance Evaluation of New Home Construction," information about energy efficiency financing programs and links to other resources. "Commercial and Industrial" provides statutory authority for energy efficiency standards for new building construction; link to COMcheck compliance tool, guides and software; list of Arkansas state codes and contacts; Energy Star information; and Commercial and Industrial Energy Resource Guide.


Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association
www.asphaltroofing.org

Provides Florida Building Code Requirements for Asphalt Shingle Attachment.


Associated Air Balance Council
www.aabchq.com

Association of independent test and balance agencies for commercial HVAC systems. Can download highlights of latest standards and sample commissioning specifications; can order standards and other publications online. Provides information about testing services; test-and-balance engineer and technician certification; highlights of latest standards; member listings.
 

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Beuth Publishing
www2.beuth.de/index_en.php3

Can search database of standards from DIN (German Institute for Standardization), international organizations and U.S. sources. Offers for sale online German Construction Contract Procedures and DIN Handbooks on steel pipelines, iron and steel, mechanical engineering, fasteners and welding.


Brick Industry Association (formerly Brick Institute of America)
www.brickinfo.org

"Architects, Designers and Builders" discusses building code issues affecting the brick industry.


British Standards Institutions
www.bsi-global.com

Registered users can browse British Standards Online store by standard number, keyword, title, dates, other criteria; can order standards online.


Builders Booksource
www.buildersbooksite.com

Can order print copies of uniform codes, California Title 24 codes, and design and standards publications.


Building and Fire Research Laboratory
www.bfrl.nist.gov/

Research facility of the National Institute for Standards and Technology studying building materials, computer-integrated construction practices, fire science and fire safety engineering, and structural, mechanical and environmental engineering.  Develops measurements and test methods, performance criteria and technical data that are incorporated into building and fire standards and codes.  Provides information about standards activities by ACI, AISC, ASCE, ASHRAE, ASTM and other standards development organizations. Includes database of document abstracts and complete publications produced by or for BFRL since 1993, which is searchable by author, title or keyword.


Building Codes Assistance Project
www.bcap-energy.org

Not-for-profit organization promoting the adoption and implementation of statewide building energy codes. Visitors can read current and past issues of the organization newsletter and sign up to receive e-mail alerts on building energy code activity in specific states or across the nation. Contains information on code alerts, current building energy code legislation for selected states, energy code training information by state, energy code conferences, maps of state adoption of EPAct-Compliant Residential Energy Codes and state adoption of EPAct-Compliant Commercial Energy Codes, and other code-related resources.  Lists recently passed energy code legislation for selected states.


BuildingEnvelopes.org
www.buildingenvelopes.org

Registered users can access summary information about building codes and standards in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore and the Netherlands.


Building Officials and Code Administrators International
(National Building Code, National Fire Prevention Code, National Mechanical Code)
www.bocai.org

Provides updates on developments with the National Building Code, the International Code Council's international codes and other model building codes. Visitors can view tables of contents and make online purchases of hard copies or CD-ROMs/computer software of the National Building Code, National Fire Prevention Code, National Mechanical Code, ICC international codes and many other codes. Provides information about certification, training, virtual seminars, code updates and interpretations, code comparisons, and industry conferences. Offers training materials for sale. Maintains technical discussion forum. Provides information about plan review services, including fee schedule, transmittal form and requirements.


Building Owners and Managers Association International
www.boma.org

Provides position papers, talking points and information about BOMA's position and activities related to building codes and standards. Lists technical and regulatory publications on construction, ADA, facility management and standards available for purchase online.  Includes listings of training opportunities and events.


Building Seismic Safety Council
www.bssconline.org

Contains full-text "NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures" (FEMA 302, 303, 368 and 369).  Includes list of current project titles, descriptions of council's publications and online order form for publications.  Can request technical assistance on a BSSC project online. 
 

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Cable Tray Institute
www.cabletrays.com

Contains technical bulletins and National Electrical Code updates; links to standards and installation guidelines available for download (from NEMA Web site) or for purchase.


California Building Officials
www.calbo.org/

CALBO, a non-profit organization dedicated to legislative advocacy, education and code development, operates this Web site, which provides updates on California code issues in the Legislature.  Also provides information about California code credential program offered by the California Building Officials Training Institute and job listings.


California Building Standards Commission
www.bsc.ca.gov

The California Building Standards Commission reviews, approves and publishes building standards adopted by state agencies and publishes them in the State Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations).  The site provides the full text of Building Standards Bulletins and Policy Resolutions; full text of CBSC administrative regulations (Title 24, Part 1); approved and proposed changes in standards and model code adoption; state agency contacts for code questions and interpretations; list of depository libraries with copies of Title 24 and list of purchase sources for the code; commission meeting schedule; full text of current and back issues of commission newsletter and bulletins.


California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health
www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/

Includes Elevator Safety Code and circular letters.


California Division of the State Architect
(California Department of General Services)
www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov

Includes access compliance fee information; building code changes, including access compliance and structural safety notices; forms; online tracking system for DSA projects; school construction inspector certification information, forms, documents, seminar schedule; list of certified inspectors. Universal Design page contains California Access Compliance Reference Manual and California Access Compliance draft checklists.


California Energy Commission
www.energy.ca.gov

Provides full text of energy efficiency standards for residential and non-residential buildings (Title 24, Part 6, California Code of Regulations); standards, manuals; and forms.


California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
www.oshpd.cahwnet.gov

Facilities Development Department lists pre-approved fixed hospital equipment anchorages and gives pre-approval information and application; information about OSHPD hospital inspector certification; hospital earthquake research studies; seismic evaluation and retrofit regulations; Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act and OSHPD administrative regulations; public use forms; standard plan-checking comments; application for seismic evaluation report and/or compliance plan review.


California Office of the State Fire Marshal
osfm.fire.ca.gov

Contains regulations, code development documents, code interpretations, plan review application, pipeline safety information, and information bulletins. Fire Engineering Division includes field guides, Quality Informational Guide for Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, and information about fire prevention and inspection.


Canada's Construction Technology Centre (Institute for Research in Construction)
irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/irccontents.html

"Codes and Guides" contains link to Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, selected full-text documents available for downloading and complete list of Canadian codes with links to content summaries and ordering information.


Canadian General Standards Board
www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb/
home/index-e.html

Lists notifications of standardization activities by number or action type; provides draft documents for public review; lists recently published documents. Can order standards online; lists withdrawn standards.


Canadian Standards Association, Construction Standards
www.csa.ca/standards/construction
/Default.asp?language=English

Can browse list of construction standards by section (building products, building systems, concrete, forest products, masonry, national construction codes, offshore structures, plumbing, structures and welding); view available standards, with scopes; and order online.


Canadian Wood Council
www.cwc.ca

Fire Safety provides fire safety definitions; fire resistance ratings; information about fire test methods; flame spread ratings for wood products and wall coverings. Online Building Performance series addresses moisture, fire safety, termite control and other issues in wood-framed buildings. Includes code conformance and reference tools; code updates.


CE (European Committee for Standardization)
www.cenorm.be/cenorm/index.htm

Provides guide to finding European standards and other approved documents; links to national member standards organizations; link to online standards catalog searchable by industry classification and ICS code.


Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers' Association
www.cellulose.org

Contains code information and standards for cellulose insulation.

CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization)
www.cenelec.org

Provides information about standards activities, development and publishing. Provides information about technical bodies.


Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
www.coworkforce.com

Public Safety Office provides statutes, regulations and information about public school building construction standards. Boiler Inspectors Section provides inspection requirements, exemptions, fees and regulations.


Colorado Department of Natural Resources
www.dnr.state.co.us

Dam Safety Program contains plan review applications for dam construction, enlargement, removal, alteration or repair; notice of intent to construct; design checklist; sample drawings; and dam safety and dam construction rules and regulations.


ColoradoENERGY.org
www.coloradoenergy.org

Provides energy efficiency and renewable energy information. Contains map of state energy codes by county. Includes checklist for Built Green program. Lists participating green builders; participating suppliers and subcontractors by product or service type; certified energy raters. Provides information about E-Star energy rating for builders. Includes Residential Energy Code Analysis Group final report and session notices. Energy Directory lists energy-efficient builders, architects and designers.


Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation
www.state.co.us/oemc/

Provides information about energy management and conservation programs, including commercial building energy standards, energy efficiency improvements for building professionals and green building. Lists energy management and conservation publications that can be downloaded or ordered by phone or e-mail. Publications include compliance guide, conservation checklist and electronic compliance forms. Includes press releases and public announcements.


Colorado State Electrical Board
www.dora.state.co.us/electrical/

Contains permit and inspection information. Lists state electrical inspectors and electrical code class providers. Provides wiring guides for homes, water wells and mobile homes. Online newsletter provides code, permit, fees and inspection updates.


Colorado State Examining Board of Plumbers
www.dora.state.co.us/Plumbing/

Contains inspection and permit information. Provides permit and variance request forms, Uniform Plumbing Code instructions; modular home guidelines. Lists state plumbing inspectors.


Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
www.das.state.ct.us

Includes information about and schedule for Americans with Disabilities Act training classes for employers.


Connecticut Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, Emergency and Building Services
www.state.ct.us/dps/DFEBS/index.html

Office of State Building Inspector provides contact information; directions for obtaining the State Building Code; forms and instructions for seeking building code modifications; list of statutes pertaining to boilers and elevators; and building code official licensure information, training packet, application. Office of State Fire Marshal contains downloadable State Fire Safety Code and amendments, Hazardous Chemicals Code, Moving Picture Theater Code, State Demolition Code, and other codes and regulations. Bureau of Engineering provides information about building construction and inspection, hazardous chemicals regulation. Bureau of Licensing and Permits contains licensing applications, regulations, fee schedules and test study guides for crane operators, blasters and demolition contractors.


Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
www.state.ct.us/opapd/

Provides ADA-related information about the state building code and Architectural Barriers Act; lists other state and federal statutes addressing accessibility issues.


Continental Automated Building Association
www.caba.org

Includes standards and protocols updates, latest Standards Committee minutes, information about e-seminars and training, event listings, and member directory.


Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association
www.cemanet.org

Includes catalog of standards for sale online. Provides information about safety standards.


Copper Development Association
www.copper.org

Provides standards and specifications relating to wrought and cast copper and copper alloys.
 

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Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal
www.state.de.us/sfmo/

Contains downloadable State Fire Prevention Regulations. Plan Review Program contains plan submittal pamphlets and applications; preliminary sprinkler form; downloadable forms for seeking modifications to State Fire Prevention Regulations.


Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service
www.usda.gov/rus/

Electric Program contains electrical engineering and architecture design policies and procedures; electrical system construction policies and procedures; and electrical standards for materials and construction. Telecommunications Program contains seismic safety standards; lists materials acceptable for use on telecommunications systems built for Rural Utilities Service borrowers. Publications include design and technical bulletins and specifications.


Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Energy Codes
www.energycodes.gov

Contains link to full-text current standards for Low-Rise Residential Energy Efficiency and proposed rulemaking for Energy Efficiency Code for New Federal Residential Buildings. Contains information about Model Energy Code (MEC), downloadable compliance materials (MECcheck) and software. Contains information about commercial energy codes and downloadable COMcheck materials developed to simplify and clarify commercial and high-rise residential building energy code requirements. "Technical Assistance to States" provides status of each state's energy code. Can download code comparison reports; DOE residential and commercial determinations; residential and commercial technical assistance reports by state; field guides by state; code enforcement guides; and training materials.


Department of Housing and Urban Development
www.hud.gov

"Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity" provides information on HUD's review of four model building codes' conformity with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements and related documents.


Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov

Office of Facilities Management, Technical Information Library includes accessibility laws and program overview; Barrier Free Design Guide; fire safety requirements for VA facilities; seismic design policies; design alerts; design and construction procedures; design guides and manuals; review checklists; interior standards; and other resources.


District of Columbia Building and Land Regulation Administration
dcra.dc.gov/information/build_lra/index.shtm

Regulates all building and land use within the District of Columbia. Provides permit application information and forms; environmental review process information, forms and maps; and schedule of permit fees.


District of Columbia: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
www.metwashairports.com

Contains MWAA Building Codes Manual and online building code inspection request form.


District of Columbia Office of Planning, Historic Preservation Division
planning.dc.gov/preservation/index2.shtm

Contains Historic Preservation Design Guidelines; procedures; building permit process overview; applications; requirements; checklists.
 

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EC&M Online
www.ecmweb.com

Contains free online articles related to the National Electrical Code, electrical design, construction, maintenance; calendar of events and seminars related to electrical work and the code; NEC books for sale; question and answer sections regarding the code and electrical work.


Edward A. Donoghue Associates, Inc.
www.eadai.com

Contains Elevator Code Authority directory organized by U.S. state or Canadian province, which provides links to elevator code authorities and regulations.


EIFS Alliance
www.eifsalliance.com

Contains Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS)-related code updates.


Electrical Contractor Network
www.Electrical-Contractor.net

"NEC Code Page" contains National Electrical Code information, Q&As, comment form for proposed revisions to NEC, full-text reports on proposals and interactive Code Quiz. "Electrical and Construction Bookstore" offers many building codes, cost guides, ADA guidelines, builders' manuals and other building code-related publications for sale. Lists electrical product recalls; includes Electrical Safety Forum.


Electrical Generating Systems Association
www.egsa.org

Provides full text of pending and adopted standards; can download adopted standards; can view new standards posted for public review.


Electronic Industries Alliance
www.eia.org/

Under "Technology & Standards," provides information on industry standards.


Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund
www.eiwpf.org

Contains Model Elevator Code.


Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc.
www.ejma.org

Provides ordering information and order form for EJMA standards. Visitors can submit technical inquiries online.
 

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Federal Emergency Management Agency, Hazards
www.fema.gov/hazards/

"Earthquakes" contains "FEMA 350 - Recommended Seismic Design Criteria for New Steel Moment-Frame Buildings," "FEMA 351 - Recommended Seismic Evaluation and Upgrade Criteria for Existing Welded Steel Moment-Frame Buildings," "FEMA 352 - Recommended Post-Earthquake Evaluation and Repair Criteria for Welded Steel Moment-Frame Buildings," "FEMA 353 - Recommended Specifications and Quality Assurance Guidelines for Steel Moment-Frame Construction for Seismic Applications," and "FEMA 354 - A Policy Guide to Steel Moment-Frame Construction."


First Source
firstsourceonl.com

Registered users can access library of building codes by jurisdiction or state.


First Source Building Code Library
www.cmdfirstsource.com/codes/

Can find detailed information on state and local building codes and amendments, as well as contact information for state and local building authorities and public utilities.  The site, which requires free registration, covers major cities nationwide, with some links to full-text codes.  Includes table of code acronyms, code names and code writing organizations.


Florida: Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals
www.broward.org/building-code.htm

Contains South Florida Building Code amendments and interpretations, permit requirements, and ordering information for the Florida Building Code and the South Florida Building Code.


Florida Building Code
www.sbcci.org/floridacodes.htm

Contains full text of the Florida Building Code and a comparison of the Florida Building Code and the Standard Building Code.


Florida Department of Community Affairs, Building Code Information System
www.floridabuilding.org

Visitors can view latest code news, state and local amendments to the Florida Building Code, and current decisions of the Florida Building Commission on accessibility waiver applications. Can download accessibility waiver form and sign up for online or instructor-led code core training. Can download Accessibility Code, South Florida Code Comparison Course, Florida Building Code brochure, and other code-related brochures. Can order building code and other materials online; register to receive code information by e-mail. Provides link to full text of Florida Building Code on SBCCI Web site. Lists e-mail addresses where code specialists can submit code questions. Manufactured building manufacturers can submit plans and check approval status. Authorized third-party agencies can add plan review and inspection comments.


Florida Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Development
www.dca.state.fl.us/fhcd/

Accessibility Program contains full text of the Florida Accessibility Code and downloadable accessibility waiver form. Provides information about appliance energy conservation standards; Residential and Commercial Energy Code FAQs; and information and link to proposed rules for the Building Energy Efficiency Rating System. State Energy Program contains information about energy efficiency projects and initiatives. Residential Construction Mitigation Program, funded from the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, provides program description, list of funded projects, statutes and documents, and Disaster Resistant Construction Retrofit Guidelines.


Florida Department of Financial Services
www.fldfs.com

Office of State Marshall contains Florida Fire Prevention Code.


Florida: Miami International Airport
www.miami-airport.com

Contains Terminal Complex Life Safety Master Plan adopted by the Miami-Dade Aviation, Fire Rescue and Building departments.


Fluid Controls Institute
www.fluidcontrolsinstitute.org

Contains a list of current standards, summaries, price list and a downloadable order form.
 

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Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
www.gamanet.org

Provides order form for Hydronics Institute Division publications, which include ratings for boilers, baseboard radiant heating and finned tube heating; Installation/Design of Residential Heating Systems; testing standards for commercial boilers; testing and rating standards for heating systems; and installer's guides.


Georgia Department of Community Affairs
www.dca.state.ga.us

"Planning and Codes" contains overview of Georgia's construction codes; amendments to the state minimum standard construction codes; code amendment form and instructions; information about Capital Projects Consultant Program that offers technical assistance to consultants; DCA Codes quarterly newsletter; and building officials directory.


Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
www.gainsurance.org

Fire Safety page contains fire safety and construction safety forms; permit and license applications for sprinkler systems, aboveground tanks, fire suppression systems, fuel gases and explosives.


Glass Association of North America
www.glasswebsite.com/

Contains ASTM Standardization News reports on new and revised standards for the glass and glazing industry; lists ASTM standards for architectural glass products, glass, glazing testing and performance. Offers "Tempering Division's Engineering Standards Manual" and other technical manuals for sale online.


Global Engineering Documents
global.ihs.com

Online resource for obtaining U.S. engineering standards, military standards and specifications, technical information and regulations, mechanical and electrical design specifications as well as national and international standards, specifications and publications. Registered users can search document database by date, document number or title.


Gypsum Association
www.gypsum.org

Contains downloadable standards and ICBO Evaluation Service reports that demonstrate code compliance and acceptance of specific gypsum materials and systems; lists code references by other code bodies and jurisdictions. Design, construction and code enforcement professionals can submit technical inquiries online.


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Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Energy, Resources and Technology Division
www.hawaii.gov/dbedt/ert/

Contains state Model Energy Code and Model Energy Code Application Manual; residential guidelines; renewable energy standards; technical information about ceiling insulation and methods; energy performance contracting guide; project and contractor listings.


Hawaii Disability and Communication Access Board
www.state.hi.us/health/dcab/

Contains Access Bulletin that provides new interpretive opinions related to architectural accessibility, archival interpretive opinions, facility access forms, Aloha Guide to Accessibility, administrative rules, fact sheets on ADA and related topics, and training schedule for architectural facility design.


HAZUS - Multihazard Loss Estimation Methodology
www.nibs.org/hazusweb/

Nationally applicable, standardized methodology and software program for estimating potential losses from earthquakes, floods and wind developed by FEMA. Includes text of the methodology and estimation models; hardware and software requirements; user FAQs; and ordering information.


Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association
www.hpba.org

Provides product and certification information; fireplace safety tips; reference manuals for sale; and information about legislative, code and standards development activities.


Heat Exchange Institute
www.heatexchange.org

Provides list of standards available for sale and a downloadable order form.


Hydraulic Institute
www.pumps.org

Can purchase pump standards handbooks, engineering books and other technical publications online. "Pumps" includes pump definitions, pump standards FAQs, database of pump types and downloadable pump diagrams. Can view executive summary of "The Pump Life Cycle Costs: A Guide to LCC Analysis for Pumping System."
 

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Idaho Division of Building Safety
www2.state.id.us/dbs/

Building Bureau contains building/asbestos/manufactured housing forms; information about building code programs; building code rules and statutes; manufactured housing rules, statutes, home installation standards; industry data.


Illinois Building Commission
www.ibc.state.il.us

Provides directory of Illinois building requirements for all agencies, searchable by keyword or citation number; local agencies can fill out building requirements survey online. Contains full text of Illinois Building Commission Act; list of pending regulations; link to Illinois General Assembly for legislative tracking information. Lists commission's responsibilities; monthly meeting schedules, agendas and minutes. Contains State Agency Statutory Requirements for State Construction. Posts local code adoptions/amendments; local agencies can post adoptions/amendments online.


Illinois Department of Public Health
www.idph.state.il.us

"Water Wells" includes technical guidance for bored and drilled water wells construction; permit and construction forms; and links to Illinois Water Well Construction Code, Water Well Pump Installation Code, and Water Well and Pump Installation Contractors License Act and Code.
Provides guidelines for installation of manufactured housing. Provides Plumbing Code order form.


Illinois State Board of Education, School Construction and Facility Services Division
www.isbe.state.il.us/construction/

Includes School Construction Law; School Construction Guidelines Handbook; Health/Life Safety Facility Handbook; links to School Code sections dealing with codes, standards and safety issues in school construction; links to other code resources; and reference list of codes for public schools in Illinois.


Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
www.iesna.org

"Publications" provides standards summaries and lists recommended practices and ANSI standards available for purchase online.


Indiana Office of the State Building Commissioner
www.in.gov/sema/osbc/

Code Enforcement Division contains links to rules; code enforcement information; downloadable plan review applications; and industrialized building enforcement information, application and fees. Plan Review Division includes e-filing information, listings of plan review submissions and releases, fees, rules and applications. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Division includes boiler and pressure vessel database, FAQs, and rules and statutes. Elevator Safety Division includes applications. Technical Services and Research Division contains links to rules, contact numbers for code education classes, newsletter, and variance application and instructions.


Indiana Office of the State Fire Marshal
www.in.gov/sema/osfm/

Provides links to applicable rules, information about code inspections, plan review resources and underground storage tank application forms.


Institute for Business and Home Safety
www.ibhs.org

"Building Codes" contains updates, activity reports and news flashes on the International Code Council, model codes, state codes and standards developments; state code activities for selected states; and code adoption maps by state. Building codes can be downloaded, purchased or borrowed.  Offers "1999 summary of state mandated building codes."  Resources available for loan include publications and videos about building codes, materials and safe practices.


Institute for Research in Construction
irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/irccontents.html

"Construction Codes" contains link to Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, selected full-text documents available for downloading and complete list of Canadian codes with links to content summaries and ordering information.


Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards Association
standards.ieee.org

The association, an affiliate of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, develops standards and codes, including the National Electrical Safety Code, available online by subscription or via e-mail for a fee.  The site also features association news and information, including standards development and upcoming events.


Insulated Cable Engineers Association
www.icea.net

Lists ICEA power cable standards, ICEA communication standards and National Electrical Manufacturers Association power cable standards available for order.


Insulated Steel Door Institute
www.isdi.org

Lists steel door standards available for sale.


Insulation Contractors Association of America
www.insulate.org

Provides technical bulletins and briefings on building code and energy code issues.


International Association of Electrical Inspectors
www.iaei.org

IAEI News provides informal interpretations of codes and standards. Can view monthly features, code violation reports and code Q&As. Provides information about National Certification Program Construction Code Inspector (NCPCCI), including exam and registration information and list of reference materials. Includes information about educational programs and seminar calendar.


International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
(Uniform Plumbing Code)
www.iapmo.org

Lists IAPMO Plumbing and Mechanical Code seminars; standards and code publications available for sale; downloadable code errata; information about IAPMO Plumbing Product Listing Service; Uniform Mechanical Code and Uniform Plumbing Code adoption maps; Research & Testing, Plumbing Research Committee meeting results; information about Interim Guide Criteria, allowing manufacturers and product developers an opportunity to draft interim standards as a vehicle for introducing new products.


International Code Council
(International Building Code)
www.iccsafe.org

Describes the code development process and status of code development; links to the three model code organizations comprising the ICC (BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI); tracks pending legislation of interest to the construction industry, with links to the bills.  Provides code publication schedule and information about standards development; "Library" includes downloadable code guides, introductions and articles. Contains full text of ICC Codes Forum and ICC Newsletter; gives information about Certified Building Official certification program; Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards.


International Conference of Building Officials
(Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code)
www.icbo.org

Provides information about ICBO certification; database of ICBO certified professionals is searchable by name, location or certification type; job listings; information about code opinion letters. Provides code updates, adoptions/endorsements, news and developments; full text of Evaluation Reports and Building Standards magazine; lists continuing education programs. "Product store" lists international codes; code references for architects; building and residential codes (including IBC, UBC, IRC and Standard Building Code); electrical, energy, fire, mechanical and plumbing codes available for sale. "Code Chat" offers participation in code-related discussions via bulletin boards or e-mail discussion lists. "Building Standards OnLine" includes archive of code-related columns and building valuation data representing average costs for most buildings. Provides information about building products evaluation service, application forms, acceptance criteria and database of evaluation service reports.


International Fire Code Institute
www.ifci.org

Includes information about certification program, certified professional database and member roster.


International Dark-Sky Association
www.darksky.org/ida/

"Resource Library" contains "Outdoor Lighting Code Handbook" and "White Paper on Outdoor Lighting Code Issues." Also contains a guide to outdoor lighting regulations, with links to state and local lighting ordinances, model lighting ordinances, framework for outdoor lighting improvement ordinances and a guide to lighting regulations. "Resource Library" contains articles and research papers on lighting pollution prevention.


International Electrotechnical Commission
www.iec.ch

Web Store offers for sale standards publications organized by ICS codes (including environment, mechanical systems, energy and heat transfer, electrical engineering, railway engineering, marine structures, construction materials and building, and civil engineering). Can browse recently published standards; view replaced/withdrawn standards; and download corrigenda and interpretation sheets.


International Firestop Council
www.firestop.org

Provides information about code development activities; lists standards and codes for sale; can download code-related publications and guidelines; lists member companies and organizations.


International Organization for Standardization
www.iso.ch

Provides catalog of international standards publications, lists of withdrawn standards and information on maintenance agencies and registration authorities.  Includes frequently asked questions; materials on the development and implementation of ISO standards; recent news; magazine article archive; event calendar.


International Parking Institute
www.parking.org

Can order online ADA Parking Compliance Manual and parking planning, design and construction manuals.


Iowa Architectural Examining Board
www.state.ia.us/government/com/prof/arch/

Includes full text of the Iowa Building Code Official's Handbook.


Iowa Department of Public Health, Division of Health Protection and Environmental Health
www.idph.state.ia.us/hpevh/default.asp

Bureau of Health Engineering provides contact information for backflow prevention assembly tester registration program; link to the State Plumbing Code; swimming pool and spa regulations.


Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of State Fire Marshal
www.state.ia.us/government/dps/fm

Fire Inspection Bureau conducts fire safety code inspections; Building Code Bureau reviews and approves construction and installation of factory-built structures and mobile homes and performs plan reviews for state-owned buildings. Provides explanation of the State Building Code; information on ordering the State Building Code by mail. Plan submission sheet can be downloaded.


ISA -- Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society
www.isa.org

Lists new, revised and best-selling standards, organized by subject and numerically, that are available for purchase. Includes standards-related news and FAQs. Contains "ISA Comprehensive Dictionary of Measurement and Control."


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Job Accommodation Network, ADA Hot Links and Document Center
www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm

Provides links to ADA laws; Supreme Court rulings; building, housing and recreation accessibility guidelines; ADA technical assistance manuals; other documents; and enforcement forms and information.


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Kansas State Fire Marshal
www.accesskansas.org/firemarshal/FireMars.htm

Lists fire and building code consultants recognized by the State Fire Marshal for third-party independent evaluation of code compliance; new and proposed changes to the Fire Prevention Code. Provides contact information for blaster permits. Hazardous Materials Training Division provides training guide and information about training opportunities.


Kentucky Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator
ada.state.ky.us

Provides Kentucky accessibility checklist.


Kentucky Department for Natural Resources, Division of Energy
www.nr.state.ky.us/nrepc/
dnr/energy/dnrdoe.html

Provides information and statutes on the procedures involved in energy-savings performance contracting; lists national and state chapter meetings and workshops on energy performance contracting; energy service companies in Kentucky. Provides links to DOE State Energy Program projects in Kentucky; information for businesses, including energy glossary and fact sheets on air conditioning, lighting and water heating; full text of some energy-related statutes; periodicals that cover energy efficiency topics, with contact information.


Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
www.state.ky.us/agencies/cppr/dhbc/

Lists code committee members. Forms Library contains code book order form; lists plumbing permit and project forms available. Division of Building Codes Enforcement contains information about certified building inspector program. Division of Plumbing contains permit statutes, plan submission process overview. Office of the State Fire Marshal provides testing information, fees and forms for electrical inspector certification; elevator and boiler inspection information. Hazardous Materials Section provides applications for underground storage tank installation and guidelines; FAQs.


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Louisiana Office of the State Fire Marshal
www.dps.state.la.us/sfm/

Provides code interpretations; adoption information and updates; plan review information, forms and checklists; energy code requirements, compliance checklist, downloads and links. Includes electrical, sprinkler, fire alarm and kitchen exhaust hood review checklists; electrical compliance certificate; day-care plan review and inspection checklists and minimum construction requirements; accessibility guidelines. Provides inner-office memos and checklists; inspection information by district; boiler inspection rules, fees and requirements; sprinkler contractor licensing application, requirements and fees. Lists codes, rules and statutes enforced by the office, with links and references.


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Mad Cad
www.madcad.com

Subscription-based reference database that contains building codes and code guidelines. Provides access to cross-referenced collections of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire and maintenance codes from the Southern Building Code Congress International, International Conference of Building Officials, Building Officials and Code Administrators International, International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association as well as state and local codes. Visitors can sign up for free trial.


Maine Fire Marshal's Office
www.state.me.us/dps/fmo/

Plans Review Division provides construction permit requirements and submittal criteria; fire sprinkler systems technical information, requirements and regulations.


Maine State Planning Office
www.state.me.us/spo/

Contains Maine Building Rehabilitation Code FAQs; code enforcement training and certification program information; manual; training schedule; code enforcement statutes, registration form; list of training materials.


Manufactured Housing Institute
www.mfghome.org

"Developer Resources" contains code comparison summary of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code and Model Energy Code and the federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. Contains link to the complete text of the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Web site.


Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry
www.mss-hq.com

Lists standards publications, with prices and order information.


Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
www.dhcd.state.md.us

Building Codes includes Code Lynx database of building and fire code information; state Building Performance Standards; local code ordinances, amendments and fire codes; state Fire Prevention Code; state Accessibility Code Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; state Energy Conservation Building Standards Act; Safety Glazing Law; Minimum Livability Code; modular building and mobile home codes and forms; Maryland Accessibility Code; other codes. Smart Codes, Maryland's Building Rehabilitation Code program, provides Code Handbook, training manual, authorizing legislation, technical assistance information and documents.


Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Labor and Industry
www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/

Safety Inspection includes elevator/escalator, boiler and pressure vessel safety tips, FAQs, and links to safety laws and regulations. Elevator Safety Review Board includes board minutes; contractor and mechanic license applications, requirements and fees; statutes and regulations.


Maryland Family Health Administration, Playground Safety
www.fha.state.md.us/
oipha/html/playgrd.html

Provides recommendations on safety specifications for playground equipment.


Massachusetts Architectural Access Board
www.state.ma.us/aab/

Contains rules and regulations, overviews of the plan review process and variance process, downloadable variance application form, and complaint forms.


Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards
www.state.ma.us/bbrs

Provides statutes, amendment history, latest changes in and updates to the State Building Code; full text of board's formal interpretations of the State Building Code; board meeting schedule; Building Code Appeals Board procedures. Certified Building Official Program lists building inspectors and disciplinary actions. Contains full text of the Commercial Energy Code and Residential Energy Code; offers free energy code compliance seminars and free compliance software for download. Visitors can view archival issue of the official board newsletter and print out subscription form. Lists certified manufactured building producers, concrete testing labs and native lumber producers.


Material Handling Industry of America
www.mhia.org

"Bookstore" contains catalog of codes, standards and other technical publications for MHIA's 18 product sections and councils, such as Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Hoist Manufacturers Institute, Rack Manufacturers Institute, Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association.


Metal Building Manufacturers Association
www.mbma.com

"Insurance" provides bulletins on fire-rated assemblies, fire sprinkler systems, wind uplift and flame spread.


Metal Framing Manufacturers Association
www.metalframingmfg.org

Contains metal framing standards and guidelines.


Metal Powder Industries Federation
www.mpif.org/

Provides technical information, glossary. Under "Publications," lists standards for sale.


Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes and Fire Safety
www.michigan.gov/cis/0,
1607,7-154-10575---,00.html

The bureau is responsible for enforcing building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, as well as licensing programs. Statewide Jurisdiction List lists the government entities in counties, cities, villages responsible for enforcing the four construction codes. Contains building code and safety rules and proposed rules; permit information; code and permit forms. Includes current and archival issues of the Bulletin, a quarterly publication of code information; technical bulletins on construction code administration and enforcement issues; interpretive statements on manufactured housing rules; form to order Michigan codes and code publications; list of product approvals. Provides sample ordinance and permit applications; building inspector qualifications, continuing education requirements and training schedule. Office of Fire Safety contains fire safety bulletins; construction plan review information; link to State Fire Prevention Code; fire safety course listings; plan review applications; instructions, notices and forms for school construction requirements; and requirements for approval of school facilities. State Safety Board contains proposed rules for health-care facilities and state-owned facilities.


Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes, Plan Review Division
www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-
154-10575_17551---,00.html

Provides information about the plan review and building code enforcement process and about the Barrier Free Design Board, which processes requests for exceptions to barrier-free design requirements. Contains pl