Web sites: Standard issuing organizations/sites

CSA is a not-for-profit, non-statutory, voluntary membership association engaged in standards development and certification activities. CSA has developed over 2000 standards covering the life sciences, environment, electrical and electronic products, communications systems, building construction, energy, transportation/distribution, materials technology, and quality business management.

CSA standards are often incorporated into government regulation.

ASTM: American Society of Testing Materials

Developer and provider of voluntary consensus standards, related technical information, and services.

Standard specifications, practices and testing methods. Include search, laboratory & consultant directory, and technical committees.

ISO: International Standards Organization

NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Established by US Congress to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. Programs include: Measurement and Standards Laboratories Advanced Technology Program Manufacturing Extension Partnership Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and Building and Fire Research Lab.

ANSI: American National Standards Institute

ASHRAE

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Condition Engineering is an international organization of 50,000 persons with chapters throughout the world.

CSI: Construction Specifications Institute

BSI: British Standard Institution

AAMA: American Architectural Manufacturers Association

CSI: The Construction Specifiers Institute