Codes and Standards

Free downloadable PDFs of active standards published by the American Institute of Steel Construction.

ANSI indexes ANSI, ISO, IEC and ASTM standards.

Read-only access to codes and standards published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers.

The MSOE library provides access to the 2018 International Building Code, be advised there are limits to search and print options.

Read-only access to International Codes including building, zoning, energy conservation, and property management codes published by the International Code Council.

Allows easy searching of engineering specifications, standards, manuals, and technical publications. NOTE: For searching purposes only. Will not provide access to standards without payment.

Worldwide federation of national standards bodies from more than 145 countries, promotes the development of worldwide standards to facilitate international exchange of goods and services.

The National Fire Protection Association database contains more than 300 highly developed codes and standards meant to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.

Free access to the most current standards for accessible design according to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Incorporated by Reference (IBR) Portal provides a one-stop mechanism for access to standards that have been incorporated by reference in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These standards incorporated by the U.S. government in rulemakings are offered at no cost in “read only” format and are presented for online reading. There are no print or download options

Official source for specifications and standards used by the Department of Defense

Search codes and standards related to clean energy in all 50 states. Hosted by the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University.

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) is a continuously updated online version of the CFR. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR.

Laws and Regulations tab provides access to information on regulatory process, pending regulatory reviews, and ability to search regulations or browse by topic, industry, or state.

Welcome to EverySpec.com, your premiere source for free downloads of government and military standards, specifications, handbooks, and documents.

Regulations and Policies tab has information on regulations and policy handbooks from the FAA and other sources pertaining to aviation.

All current and historical regulations published by the Federal Aviation Administration.

GovInfo is a service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), which is a Federal agency in the legislative branch.
GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

GovInfo is a service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), which is a Federal agency in the legislative branch.
GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

Rules and regulations that apply to the city of Milwaukee.

Allows public access to preferred technical standards products information (some of which is full-text) for free, though you may need register for a User ID and password.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

A non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Commerce Department's Technology Administration. NIST's mission is to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life.

The Commission as a collegial body formulates policies, develops regulations governing nuclear reactor and nuclear material safety, issues orders to licensees, and adjudicates legal matters.

Find specific codes and standards for workplace safety in general industry, construction, maritime, and agricultural employment, including protections related to whistleblower protections and workplace injury recording.

Easy searching of codes and standards across federal agencies including the Department of Defense, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Energy.

Standards.gov is administered by the Standards Coordination Office (SCO) at NIST. This site provides:
information about the use of documentary standards and conformity assessment activities in the Federal government; background materials and resources on the standards landscape; and useful standards and conformity assessment information freely available to the general public.

Search for regulations by municipality.

The most up-to-date resource for regulations in the state of Wisconsin.

This collection indexes ACI documents about code requirements, specifications, tolerances, concrete proportions, construction methods, evaluations of test results, and many more topics on concrete technology.

ISO has over 19,500 standards covering aspects of technology and business.

AFNOR and its subsidiaries form an international group serving the public interest and sustainable development. The Group, with 1318 employees, 37 sites worldwide and 68,000 customers, has been designing solutions based on voluntary standards, a source of progress and trust, since 1926.

The UK's National Standards Body provides support to all industries looking to develop standards at a global level.

CEN provides a platform for the development of European Standards and other technical documents in relation to various kinds of products, materials, services and processes.

CENELEC supports standardization activities in relation to a wide range of fields and sectors including: Electromagnetic compatibility, Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries, Insulated wire and cable, Electrical equipment and apparatus, Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies, Electric motors and transformers, Lighting equipment and electric lamps, Low Voltage electrical installations material, Electric vehicles railways, smart grid, smart metering, solar (photovoltaic) electricity systems, etc.

The mission of CSA Group’s not-for-profit Standards organization is to enhance the lives of Canadians through the advancement of standards in the public and private sectors.  We are a leader in standards research, development, education, and advocacy. The technical and management standards developed with our more than 11,000 members improve safety, health, the environment, and economic efficiency in Canada and beyond.

DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, is the independent platform for standardization in Germany and worldwide. As a partner for industry, research and society as a whole, DIN plays a major role in helping innovations to reach the market in areas such as the digital economy or society, often within the framework of research projects.

Among the IAEA’s key publications are its Safety Standards, which provide the fundamental principles, requirements and recommendations to ensure nuclear safety. They serve as a global reference for protecting people and the environment and contribute to a harmonized high level of safety worldwide.

Prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.

Worldwide federation of national standards bodies from more than 145 countries, promotes the development of worldwide standards to facilitate international exchange of goods and services.

ITU is the United Nations specialized agency for digital technologies (ICTs). ​The Organization is made up of a membership of 194​ Member States and more than 1000 companies, universities and international and regional organizations

JSA Group offers total solutions to the clients for standardization consultation, standards development, and its utilization support including organization and personnel certification

The Standards Council of Canada is Canada’s national standards body and leading accreditation organization.