Corrugated Metals Links:
Building Codes and Standards
The following links, from Corrugated Metals, provide quick access to
the major U.S. building codes web sites plus a few dedicated to fire
and electrical safety in the construction industry.
Accessibility
and Usable Buildings/Facilities (CABO/ANSI 117.1)
Provides details, dimensions, and specifications to help building designers
develop plans so that facilities will offer unobstructed entry and ease
of use to all users with disabilities.
American
With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Department of Justice Home Page for the ADA.
The American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)
Private, non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the
U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.
American Society
of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Represents members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and
develops standards and codes that often are adopted by federal, state,
and local governments.
American Society
for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for the
development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials,
products, systems and services. ASTM develops standard test methods,
specifications, practices, guides, classifications, and terminology
covering subjects such as metals, paints, plastics, textiles, petroleum,
construction, energy, the environment, consumer products, medical services
and devices, computerized systems, electronics, and many others. The
site contains a consultants’ directory, the ANSI store, and information
on quality assurance and training programs.
Building Officials
Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA)
This organization is dedicated to preserving the public health, safety
and welfare in the built environment through the effective, efficient
use and enforcement of Model Codes. The site lists information on certification
and training plus how to obtain current BOCA codes.
The Construction
Specifications Institute (CSI)
CSI provides technical information and products, continuing education,
professional conferences, and product shows to enhance communication
among all disciplines of nonresidential building design and construction
and meet the industry’s need for a common system of organizing
and presenting construction information.
International
Code Council (ICC)
Non-profit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive
and coordinated national model construction codes. The founders of the
ICC are Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc.
(BOCA), International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and Southern
Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI).
International Conference
of Building Officials (ICBO)
Source of building and construction codes to ensure the public's safety.
Also offers a broad variety of certification programs, seminars on any
number of topics, CD-ROM codes resources, training manuals, videos and
more.
National Conference
of States on Building Codes and Standards (NCS BCS)
Promotes the development of an efficient, cooperative system of building
regulation to ensure the public’s safety in all residential and
commercial buildings.
National Fire Protection
Codes (NFPA)
Non-profit, member association provides fire, electrical, and life safety
to the public. Developing and advocates scientifically based consensus
codes and standards, research, training, and education.
National Institute
of Standards and Technology (NIST)
NIST technology, measurements, and standards help U.S. industry invent
and manufacture superior products reliably, ensure a fair marketplace
for consumers and businesses, and promote acceptance of U.S. products
in foreign markets.
Southern Building
Code Congress International (SBCCI)
Provides technical, educational, and administrative support to governmental
departments and agencies engaged in building codes administration and
enforcement.
Underwriters Laboratories
Inc. (UL)
Independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification
organization.
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