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ICC IRC - International Residential Code

The purpose of this code is to provide minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare, through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.

Standards Referenced in the ICC IRC:

• 16 CFR 1000-END - Commercial Practices; Part 1201 - Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing, Part 1209 - Interim Safety Standard for Cellulose Insulation, and Part 1404 - Cellulose Insulation
• 49 CFR 192 - Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline; Minimum Federal Safety Standards
• AAMA 101 - Voluntary Specifications for Aluminum Prime Windows and Sliding Glass Doors
• ACI 318/318R - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05) and Commentary (ACI 318R-05)
• ACI 530 - Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures & Specification for Masonry Structures and Related Commentaries (ACI 530-02/ASCE 502/TMS 402-02) (ACI 530.1-02/ASCE 6-02/TMS 602-02)
• ACI 530.1 - Masonry Structures (ACI530.1-02/ASCE 6-02)
• ACCA MANUAL J - Resident Load Calculation
• AFPA NATIONAL DESIGN - National Design Specification for Wood Construction
• ANSI A108.1 - Installation of Ceramic Tile *** Includes ANSI A108 .1A-C, 108.4 -.13, A118.1-.10, ANSI A135.4 - Basic Hardboard Table
• ANSI A135.5 - Prefinished Hardboard Paneling
• ANSI A135.6 - Hardboard Siding Table
• ANSI A137.1 - American National Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile
• ANSI A190.1 - Wood Products-Structural Glued Laminated Timber
• ANSI A194.1 - Cellulosic Fiber Board
• ANSI A208.1 - Particleboard
• ANSI LC1 - Gas Piping Systems Using Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
• ANSI Z21.1 - Household Cooking Gas Appliances
• ANSI Z21.5.1 - Gas Clothes Dryers Volume I - Type I Clothes Dryers
• ANSI Z21.8 - Installation of Domestic Gas Conversion Burners
• ANSI Z21.10.1 - Gas Water Heaters, Volume I Storage, Water Heaters with Input Ratings of 75,000 Btu per Hour or Less
• ANSI Z21.10.3 - Gas Water Heaters Volume III, Storage, Water Heaters with Input Ratings above 75,000 Btu per Hour, Circulating and Instantaneous Water Heaters
• ANSI Z21.11.2 - Gas-Fired Room Heaters Volume II, Unvented Room Heaters
• ANSI Z21.13 - Gas-Fired Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers
• ANSI Z21.15 - Manually Operated Gas Valves for Appliances, Appliance Connector Valves and Hose End Valves
• ANSI Z21.22 - Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems
• ANSI Z21.40.1 - Gas-Fired Heat Activated Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Appliances.
• ANSI Z21.40.2 - Gas-Fired Work Activated Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Appliances (Internal Combustion).
• ANSI Z21.42 - Gas-Fired Illuminating Appliances
• ANSI Z21.47 - Gas-Fired Central Furnaces.
• ANSI Z21.50 - Vented Gas Fireplaces
• ANSI Z21.56 - Gas-Fired Pool Heaters
• ANSI Z21.58 - Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances
• ANSI Z21.60 - Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Vented Fireplaces
• ANSI Z21.84 - Manually-Listed, Natural Gas Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces
• ANSI Z21.86 - Gas-Fired Vented Space Heating Appliances
• ANSI Z21.88 - Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
• ANSI Z83.6 - Gas-Fired Infrared Heaters
• ANSI Z83.8 - Gas-Fired Unit Heaters
• ANSI Z97.1 - Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
• ANSI Z124.2 - Plastic Shower Receptors and Shower Stalls
• ANSI Z124.3 - Plastic Lavatories
• ANSI Z124.4 - Plastic Water Closet Bowls and Tanks
• ANSI Z124.6 - Plastic Sinks
• APA E30 - Engineered Wood Construction Guide
• ASCE 5 - Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
• ASCE 6 - Specifications for Masonry Structures
• ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
• ASCE 32 - Design and Construction of Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
• ASHRAE STD 34 - Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants
• ASHRAE FUNDEMENTALS - ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals (I-P Edition) (Inch-Pound Edition)
• ASME A112.1.2 - Air Gaps in Plumbing Systems
• ASME A112.1.3 - Air Gap Fittings for Use with Plumbing Fixtures, Appliances, and Appurtenances
• ASME A112.3.4 - Macerating Toilet Systems and Related Components
• ANSI A112.4.1 - Water Heater Relief Valve Drain Tubes
• ASME A112.4.3 - Plastic Fittings for Connecting Water Closets to the Sanitary Drainage System
• ANSI A112.6.1M - Floor Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for Public Use
• ASME A112.6.2 - Framing-Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Water Closets with Concealed Tanks
• ASME A112.6.3 - Floor and Trench Drains
• ASME A112.18.1 - Plumbing Fixture Fittings
• ASME A112.18.6 - Flexible Water Connectors
• ASME A112.19.1M - Enameled Cast Iron Plumbing Fixtures
• ASME A112.19.2 - Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures and Hydraulic Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals
• ASME A112.19.3 - Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures (Designed for Residential Use)
• ASME A112.19.4M - Porcelain Enameled Formed Steel Plumbing Fixtures
• ASME A112.19.5 - Trim for Water-Closet Bowls, Tanks, and Urinals
• ANSI A112.19.6 - Hydraulic Performance Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals
• ANSI A112.19.7M - Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances
• ANSI A112.19.8M - Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances
• ANSI A112.19.9M - Non-Vitreous Ceramic Plumbing Fixtures
• ASME A112.19.12 - Wall Mounted and Pedestal Mounted, Adjustable and Pivoting Lavatory and Sink Carrier Systems
• ASME A112.19.13 - Electrohydraulic Water Closets
• ASME A112.19.15 - Bathtub/Whirlpool Bathtubs with Pressure Sealed Doors
• ANSI B1.20.1 - Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
• ASME B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 150 and 300
• ASME B16.4 - Gray-iron Threaded Fittings Classes 125 and 250
• ASME B16.9 - Factory-made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings
• ASME B16.11 - Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
• ASME B16.12 - Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings
• ASME B16.15 - Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings
• ASME B16.18 - Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
• ASME B16.22 - Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
• ASME B16.23 - Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings (DWV)
• ANSI B16.26 - Cast Copper Alloy Fittings for Flared Copper Tubes
• ANSI B16.28 - Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns
• ASME B16.29 - Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings-DWV
• ASME B16.33 - Manually Operated Metallic Gas Valves for Use in Gas Piping Systems up to 125 psig (Sizes 1/2 inch through 2 inch)
• ASME B36.10M - Welded and Seamless Wrought-Steel Pipe
• ASME CSD 1 - Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers
• ASME B00010 - Section I: Rules for Constructions of Power Boilers
• ASME B0002A - Section II: Part A, Ferrous Material Specifications
• ASME B0002B - Section II: Part B, Nonferrous Material Specifications
• ASME B0002C - Section II: Part C, Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Materials
• ASME B0002D - Section II: Part D, Properties (Customary)
• ASME B00040 - Section IV: Heating Boilers
• ASME B00060 - Section VI: Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers
• ASSE 1001 - Performance Requirements for Pipe Applied Atmospheric Type Vacuum Breakers
• ASSE 1002 - Performance Requirements for Water Closet Flush Tank Ball Cocks
• ASSE 1003 - Performance Requirements for Water Pressure Reducing Valves
• ASSE 1006 - Performance Requirements for Residential Use (Household) Dishwashers
• ASSE 1007 - Performance Requirements for Home Laundry Equipment
• ASSE 1008 - Performance Requirements for Household Food Waste Disposer Units
• ASSE 1010 - Performance Requirements for Water Hammer Arresters
• ASSE 1011 - Performance Requirements for Hose Connection Vacuum Breakers
• ASSE 1012 - Performance Requirements for Backflow Preventers with Intermediate Atmospheric Vent
• ASSE 1013 - Performance Requirements for Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers and Reduced Pressure Fire Protection Principle Backflow Preventers
• ASSE 1014 - Performance Requirements for Backflow Prevention Devices for Hand-Held Showers
• ASSE 1015 - Performance Requirements for Double Check Backflow Prevention Assemblies and Double Check Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assemblies
• ASSE 1016 - Performance Requirements for Automatic Compensating Valves for Individual Showers and Tub/Shower Combinations
• ASSE 1017 - Performance Requirements for Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water Distribution Systems
• ASSE 1019 - Performance Requirements for Vacuum Breaker Wall Hydrants, Freeze Resistant, Automatic Draining Type
• ASSE 1020 - Performance Requirements for Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly
• ASSE 1023 - Performance Requirements for Hot Water Dispensers Household Storage Type - Electrical
• ASSE 1024 - Performance Requirements for Dual Check Valve Type Backflow Preventers
• ASSE 1025 - Performance Requirements for Diverters for Plumbing Faucets with Hose Spray, Anti-Siphon Type, Residential Applications
• ASSE 1035 - Performance Requirements for Laboratory Faucet Backflow Preventers
• ASSE 1037 - Performance Requirements for Pressurized Flushing Devices for Plumbing Fixtures
• ASSE 1047 - Performance Requirements for Reduced Pressure Detector Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assemblies
• ASSE 1048 - Performance Requirements for Double Check Detector Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assemblies
• ASSE 1050 - Stack Air Admittance Valves for Sanitary Drainage Systems
• ASSE 1051 - Individual and Branch Type Air Admittance Valves for Sanitary Drainage Systems
• ASSE 1052 - Performance Requirements for Hose Connection Backflow Preventers
• ASSE 1056 - Performance Requirements for Back Siphonage Vacuum Breakers
• ASSE 1062 - Performance Requirements for Temperature Actuated, Flow Reduction Valves to Individual Fixture Fittings
• ASSE 1066 - Performance Requirements for Individual Pressure Balancing Valves for Individual Fixture Fittings
• ASTM A 36/A 36M - Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
• ASTM A 53/A 53M - Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless
• ASTM A 74 - Specification for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM A 106 - Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High Temperature Service
• ASTM A 126 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges and Pipe Fittings
• ASTM A 153/A 153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
• ASTM A 167 - Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
• ASTM A 197/A 197M - Standard Specification for Cupola Malleable Iron
• ASTM A 254 - Standard Specification for Copper Brazed Steel Tubing
• ASTM A 312/A 312M - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes
• ASTM A 377 - Standard Index of Specification for Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe
• ASTM A 510M - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel [Metric]
• ASTM A 615/A 615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
• ASTM A 641/A 641M - Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire
• ASTM A 653/A 653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process
• ASTM A 706/A 706M - Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
• ASTM A 755/A 755M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Coated by the Hot-Dip Process and Prepainted by the Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products
• ASTM A 778 - Standard Specification for Welded Unannealed Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubular Products
• ASTM A 792/A 792M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
• ASTM A 875/A 875M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5%, Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
• ASTM A 888 - Standard Specification for Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Application
• ASTM A 951 - Standard Specification for Masonry Joint Reinforcement
• ASTM A 996/A 996M - Standard Specifications for Rail-Steel and Axel-Steel Deformed Bars Reinforcement for Concrete Reinforcement
• ASTM B 32 - Standard Specification for Solder Metal
• ASTM B 42 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
• ASTM B 43 - Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes
• ASTM B 75 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube
• ASTM B 88 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
• ASTM B 101 - Standard Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
• ASTM B 135 - Standard Specification for Seamless Brass Tube
• ASTM B 209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
• ASTM B 227 - Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire
• ASTM B 251 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube
• ASTM B 280 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
• ASTM B 302 - Standard Specification for Threadless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
• ASTM B 306 - Standard Specification for Copper Drainage Tube (DWV)
• ASTM B 370 - Standard Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction
• ASTM B 447 - Standard Specification for Welded Copper Tube
• ASTM B 633 - Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel
• ASTM B 813 - Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering Applications of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
• ASTM B 828 - Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings
• ASTM C5 - Standard Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purposes
• ASTM C 14 - Standard Specification for Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe
• ASTM C 27 - Standard Classification of Fireclay and High-Alumina Refractory Brick
• ASTM C 28/C 28M - Standard Specification for Gypsum Plasters
• ASTM C 34 - Standard Specification for Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall Tile
• ASTM C 35 - Standard Specification for Inorganic Aggregates for Use in Gypsum Plaster
• ASTM C 55 - Standard Specification for Concrete Brick
• ASTM C 59/C 59M - Standard Specification for Gypsum Casting and Molding Plaster
• ASTM C 61/C 61M - Standard Specification for Gypsum Keene's Cement
• ASTM C 62 - Standard Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
• ASTM C 67 - Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay
• ASTM C 73 - Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Face Brick (Sand Lime Brick)
• ASTM C 79 - Standard Specification for Treated Core and Nontreated Core Gypsum Sheathing Board
• ASTM C 90 - Standard Specification for Load-Bearing Concrete Masonry Units
• ASTM C 67 - Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay
• ASTM C 73 - Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Face Brick (Sand Lime Brick)
• ASTM C 90 - Standard Specification for Load-Bearing Concrete Masonry Units
• ASTM C 129 - Standard Specification for Nonload-Bearing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
• ASTM C 140 - Standard Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
• ASTM C 143/C 0143M - Standard Test Method for Slump or Hydraulic Cement Concrete
• ASTM C 199 - Standard Test Method for Pier Test for Refractory Mortar
• ASTM C 207 - Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
• ASTM C 208 - Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
• ASTM C 216 - Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
• ASTM C 1363 - Standard Test Method for the Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus
• ASTM C 270 - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• ASTM C 296 - Standard Specification for Asbestos Cement Pressure Pipe
• ASTM C 315 - Standard Specification for Clay Flue Linings
• ASTM C 406 - Standard Specifications for Roofing Slate
• ASTM C 411 - Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C 425 - Standard Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM C 443 - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets
• ASTM C 475/C 475M - Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Wallboard
• ASTM C 476 - Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry
• ASTM C 514 - Standard Specification for Nails for the Application of Gypsum Wallboard
• ASTM C 557 - Standard Specification for Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing
• ASTM C 578 - Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C 587 - Standard Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster
• ASTM C 588/C 588M - Standard Specification for Gypsum Base for Veneer Plasters
• ASTM C 631 - Standard Specification for Bonding Compounds for Interior Gypsum Plastering
• ASTM C 645 - Standard Specification for Nonstructural Steel Framing Members
• ASTM C 652 - Standard Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
• ASTM C 700 - Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
• ASTM C 836 - Standard Specification for High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Separate Wearing Course
• ASTM C 843 - Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Veneer Plaster
• ASTM C 844 - Standard Specification for Application of Gypsum Base to Receive Gypsum Veneer Plaster
• ASTM C 847 - Standard Specification for Metal Lath
• ASTM C 887 - Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding Mortar
• ASTM C 897 - Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed Portland Cement-Based Plasters
• ASTM C 933 - Standard Specification for Welded Wire Lath
• ASTM C 954 - Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness
• ASTM C 955 - Standard Specification for Load Bearing Transverse and Axial Steel Studs, Runners Tracks, and Bracing or Bridging for Screw Application of Gypsum Panel Products and Metal Plaster Bases
• ASTM C 957 - Standard Specification for High-Solids Content, Cold Liquid Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane for Use with Integral Wearing Surface
• ASTM C 1002 - Standard Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs
• ASTM C 1029 - Standard Specification for Spray-Applied Rigid Cellular Polyurethane Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C 1032 - Standard Specification for Woven Wire Plaster Base
• ASTM C 1047 - Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base
• ASTM C 1063 - Standard Specification for Installation of Lathing and Furring to Receive Interior and Exterior Portland Cement-based Plaster
• ASTM C 1157 - Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
• ASTM C 1167 - Standard Specification for Clay Roof Tiles
• ASTM C 1173 - Standard Specification for Flexible Transition Couplings for Underground Piping Systems
• ASTM C 1177/C 1177M - Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing
• ASTM C 1178/C 1178M - Standard Specification for Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel
• ASTM C 1186 - Standard Specification for Flat Non-Asbestos Fiber Cement Sheets
• ASTM C 1261 - Standard Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
• ASTM C 1277 - Standard Specification for Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM C 1278/C 1278M - Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panels
• ASTM C 1283 - Standard Practice for Installing Clay Flue Lining
• ASTM C 1396/C 1396M - Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
• ASTM C 1460 - Standard Specification for Shielded Transition Couplings for Use with Dissimilar DWV Pipe and Fittings above Ground able
• ASTM C 1461 - Standard Specification for Mechanical Couplings Using Thermoplastic Elastomeric (TPE) Gaskets for Joining Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Sewer, Sanitary and Storm Plumbing Systems for Above and Below Ground Use
• ASTM C 1492 - Standard Specification for Concrete Roof Tile
• ASTM D 41 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 43 - Standard Specification for Coal Tar Primer Used in Roofing, Damproofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 225 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules
• ASTM D 226 - Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated (Organic Felt) Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 227 - Standard Specification for Coal Tar Saturated (Organic Felt) Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 312 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
• ASTM D 422 - Standard Test Method for Particle-size Analysis of Soils
• ASTM D 449 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Dampproofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 450 - Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 1227 - Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing
• ASTM D 1248 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable
• ASTM D 1527 - Standard Specification for Acrylonite.Butadiene.Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80
• ASTM D 1693 - Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress-cracking of Ethylene Plastics
• ASTM D 1784 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
• ASTM D 1785 - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 and 120
• ASTM D 1863 - Standard Specification for Mineral Aggregate Used in Built-Up Roofs
• ASTM D 1869 - Standard Specification for Rubber Rings for Asbestos-Cement Pipe
• ASTM D 1970 - Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bitumen Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection
• ASTM D 2104 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40
• ASTM D 2178 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 2235 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D 2239 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR.PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter
• ASTM D 2241 - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series)
• ASTM D 2282 - Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe (SDR.PR)
• ASTM D 2412 - Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
• ASTM D 2447 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe Schedules 40 and 80, Based on Outside Diameter
• ASTM D 2464 - Standard Specification for Threaded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• ASTM D 2466 - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
• ASTM D 2467 - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• ASTM D 2513 - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
• ASTM D 2564 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
• ASTM D 2609 - Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe
• ASTM D 2626 - Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing
• ASTM D 2661 - Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile.Butadiene.Styrene (ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D 2665 - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D 2666 - Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Tubing
• ASTM D 2672 - Standard Specification for Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using Solvent Cement
• ASTM D 2683 - Standard Specification for Socket-type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing
• ASTM D 2737 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing
• ASTM D 2751 - Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile.Butadiene.Styrene (ABS) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D 2822 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement
• ASTM D 2823 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings
• ASTM D 2824 - Standard Specification for Aluminum-Pigmented Asphalt Roof Coatings, Non-Fibered, Asbestos Fibered, and Fibered without Asbestos
• ASTM D 2837 - Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
• ASTM D 2846/D 2846M - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• ASTM D 2898 - Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
• ASTM D 2949 - Standard Specification for 3.25 in. Outside Diameter Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D 3019 - Standard Specification for Lap Cement Used with Asphalt Roll Roofing, Non-Fibered, Asbestos Fibered, and Non-Asbestos Fibered
• ASTM D 3034 - Standard Specification for Type PSM Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM D 3035 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR.PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter
• ASTM D 3161 - Standard Test Method for Wind Resistance of Asphalt Shingles (Fan Induced Method)
• ASTM D 3201 - Standard Test Method for Hygroscopic Properties of Fire-Retardant Wood and Wood-Base Products
• ASTM D 3212 - Standard Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
• ASTM D 3309 - Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
• ASTM D 3350 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastic Pipe and Fitting Materials
• ASTM D 3462 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles Made From Glass Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules
• ASTM D 3468 - Standard Specification for Liquid-Applied Neoprene and Chlorosulfanated Polyethylene Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 3679 - Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding
• ASTM D 3737 - Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam)
• ASTM D 3747 - Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Adhesive for Adhering Roof Insulation
• ASTM D 3909 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Glass Felt) Surfaced with Mineral Granules
• ASTM D 4022 - Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Containing
• ASTM D 4068 - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Sheeting for Concealed Water Containment Membrane
• ASTM D 4318 - Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils
• ASTM D 4434 - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Sheet Roofing
• ASTM D 4479 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Coatings Asbestos-Free
• ASTM D 4586 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement Asbestos-Free
• ASTM D 4601 - Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass Fiber Base Sheet Used in Roofing
• ASTM D 4637 - Standard Specification for EPDM Sheet Used in Single-Ply Roof Membrane
• ASTM D 4829 - Standard Test Method for Expansion Index of Soils
• ASTM D 4869 - Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated (Organic Felt) Underlayment Used in Steep Slope Roofing
• ASTM D 4897 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Coated Glass-fiber Venting Base Sheet Used in Roofing Table
• ASTM D 4990 - Standard Specification for Coal Tar Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 5019 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Non-Vulcanized Polymeric Sheet Used in Roofing Membrane
• ASTM D 5055 - Standard Specification for Establishing and Monitoring Structural Capacities of Prefabricated Wood I-Joists
• ASTM D 5516 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Flexural Properties of Fire-Retardant-Treated Softwood Plywood Exposed to the Elevated Temperatures
• ASTM D 5643 - Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement Asbestos-Free
• ASTM D 5664 - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Effects of Fire-Retardant Treatments and Elevated Temperatures on Strength Properties of Fire-Retardant-Treated Lumber
• ASTM D 5665 - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Cold-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 5726 - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Fabrics Used in Hot-Applied Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 6083 - Standard Specification for Liquid Applied Acrylic Coating Used in Roofing
• ASTM D 6162 - Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements
• ASTM D 6163 - Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements
• ASTM D 6164 - Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements
• ASTM D 6221 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Bituminous Flashing Sheets for Roofing and Waterproofing
• ASTM D 6222 - Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropelene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcement
• ASTM D 6223 - Standard Specification for Atactic Polypropelene (APP) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcement
• ASTM D 6298 - Standard Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Styrene.Butadiene.Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheets with a Factory Applied Metal Surface
• ASTM D 6305 - Standard Practice for Calculating Bending Strength Design Adjustment Factors for Fire-Retardant-Treated Plywood Roof Sheathing
• ASTM D 6380 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Organic Felt)
• ASTM E 84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
• ASTM E 96 - Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
• ASTM E 108 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
• ASTM E 119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
• ASTM E 136 - Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 Degree C
• ASTM E 330 - Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
• ASTM E 814 - Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops
• ASTM E 970 - Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Exposed Attic Floor Insulation Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
• ASTM E 1602 - Standard Guide for Construction of Solid Fuel Burning Masonry Heaters
• ASTM E 1886 - Standard Test Method for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Missiles and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials
• ASTM E 1996 - Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes
• ASTM F 409 - Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and Tubular Fittings
• ASTM F 437 - Standard Specification for Threaded Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• ASTM F 438 - Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
• ASTM F 439 - Standard Specification for Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
• ASTM F 441/F 441M - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80
• ASTM F 442/F 442M - Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR.PR)
• ASTM F 477 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
• ASTM F 493 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM F 628 - Standard Specification for Acrylonitrile.Butadiene.Styrene (ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe with a Cellular Core Table
• ASTM F 656 - Standard Specification for Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM F 714 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter
• ASTM F 876 - Standard Specification for Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• ASTM F 877- Standard Specification for Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Plastic Hot- and Cold-water Distribution Systems
• ASTM F 891 - Standard Specification for Coextruded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe with a Cellular Core
• ASTM F 1055 - Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
• ASTM F 1281 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX.AL.PEX) Pressure Pipe
• ASTM F 1282 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE.AL.PE) Composite Pressure Pipe
• ASTM F 1488- Standard Specification for Coextruded Composite Pipe
• ASTM F 1667 - Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners, Nails, Spikes, and Staples
• ASTM F 1807 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• ASTM F 1960 - Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
• ASTM F 1974 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene and Cross-Linked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Cross-Linked Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe
• ASTM F 2080 - Standard Specification for Cold-Expansion Fittings with Metal Compression-Sleeves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe
• AWPA C1 - All Timber Products - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C2 - Lumber, Timbers, Bridge Ties and Mine Ties. Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C3 - Piles - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C4 - Poles - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C9 - Plywood - Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C15 - Wood for Commercial-Residential Construction Preservative Treatment by Pressure Process
• AWPA C18 - Standard for Pressure Treated Material in Marine Construction
• AWPA C20 - Structural Lumber-Fire Retardant Treatment by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C22 - Lumber and Plywood for Permanent Wood Foundations-Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C23 - Round Poles and Posts Used in Building Construction-Preservative Treatment by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C24 - Sawn Timber Used to Support Residential and Commercial Structures
• AWPA C27 - Fire-Retardant Treatment by Pressure Process
• AWPA C28 - Standard for Preservative Treatment of Structural Glued Laminated Members and Laminations before Gluing of Southern Pine, Pacific Coast Douglas Fir, Hemfir and Western Hemlock by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C31 - Lumber Used Out of Contact with the Ground and Continuously Protected from Liquid Water. - Treatment by Pressure Processes
• AWPA C33 - Standard for Preservative Treatment of Structural Composite Lumber by Pressure Processes
• AWPA M4 - Standard for the Care of Preservative-Treated Wood Products
• AWPA P1/P13 - Standard for Creosote Preservative
• AWPA P2 - Standard for Creosote Solution
• AWPA P3 -Standard for Dreosote-Petroleum Solution
• AWWA C110 - Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings for Water
• AWWA C115 - Flanged Ductile-Iron Pipe with Ductile-iron or Gray-Iron Threaded Flanges
• AWWA C151 - Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, for Water
• AWWA C153 - Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for Water Service
• AWWA C510 - Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly
• AWWA C511 - Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly
• CGSB 37-GP-56M - Standard for: Membrane, Modified Bituminous Prefabricated, and Reinforced for Roofing
• CISPI 301 - Standard Specification for Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications
• CISPI 310 - Specification for Coupling for Use in Connection with Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storms Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications
• CSA O325.0 - Construction Sheathing
• CSA 0437 Series - Standards on OSB and Waferboard
• CSA B45 SERIES - Plumbing Fixtures
• CSA B64 SERIES - Backflow Preventers and Vacuum Breakers
• CSA B137 SERIES - Thermoplastic Pressure Piping Compendium
• CSA B602 - Mechanical Couplings for Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Sewer Pipe
• CSA LC3 - Appliance Stands and Drain Pans
• FMAPPROVAL 4450 - Approval Standard for Class 1 Insulated Steel Deck Roofs
• FM APPROVAL 4880 - Class I Insulated Wall or Wall & Roof/Ceiling Panels; Plastic Interior Finish Materials; Plastic Exterior Building Panels; Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems; Interior or Exterior Finish Systems
• GA 253 - Application of Gypsum Sheathing
• HPVA HP-1 - For Hardwood and Decorative Plywood
• ICC IBC - International Building Code
• ICC IEBC - International Existing Building Code
• ICC IEC - International Electrical Code ***Provides Administrative Text to Enforce the 2002 NEC and Comply with Electrical Provisions in the Other ICC International Codes***
• ICC IECC - International Energy Conservation Code
• ICC IFC - International Fire Code
• ICC IFGC - International Fuel and Gas Code
• ICC IMC - International Mechanical Code
• ICC IPC - International Plumbing Code
• ICC IPMC - International Property Maintenance Code
• MSS SP 58 - Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, and Manufacture
• NAIMA AH116 - Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards
• NBS PS 1 - Construction and Industrial Plywood
• NBS PS 20 - American Softwood Lumber Standard
• NFPA 13 - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems
• NFPA 13D - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
• NFPA 13R - Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height
• NFPA 31 - Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
• NFPA 58 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
• NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code
• NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code
• NFPA 85 - Boiler and Combustion System Hazards Code
• NFPA 259 - Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials
• NFPA 286 - Methods for Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
• NFPA 501 - Standard on Manufactured Housing
• NFPA 853 - Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems
• NFRC 100 - Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product U-Factors
• NFRC 200 - Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence
• NFRC 400 - Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product Air Leakage
• RMA RP-2 - Minimum Requirements for Fabric-Reinforced Black EPDM Rubber Sheets
• SAE J 78 - Steel Self-Drilling Tapping Screws
• SMACNA 1884 - Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards
• TPI 1 - National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction
• UL 17 - Vent or Chimney Connector Dampers for Oil-Fired Appliances
• UL 58 - Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• UL 80 - Steel Tanks for Oil-Burner Fuel
• UL 103 - Factory-Built Chimneys, Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance
• UL 127 - Factory-Built Fireplaces
• UL 174 - Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters
• UL 181 - Factory-Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors
• UL 181A - Closure Systems for Use with Rigid Air Ducts and Air Connectors
• UL 181B - Closure Systems for Use with Flexible Air Ducts and Air Connectors
• UL 325 - Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems
• UL 343 - Pumps for Oil-Burning Appliances
• UL 441 - Gas Vents
• UL 536 - Flexible Metallic Hose
• UL 641 - Low-Temperature Venting Systems, Type L
• UL 726 - Oil-Fired Boiler Assemblies
• UL 727 - Oil-Fired Central Furnaces
• UL 730 - Oil-Fired Wall Furnace
• UL 729 - Oil-Fired Floor Furnaces
• UL 731 - Oil-Fired Unit Heaters
• UL 732 - Oil-Fired Storage Tank Water Heaters
• UL 737 - Fireplace Stoves
• UL 795 - Commercial-Industrial Gas Heating Equipment
• UL 834 - Heating, Water Supply and Power Boilers Electric
• UL 896 - Oil-Burning Stoves
• UL 923 - Microwave Cooking Appliances
• UL 959 - Medium Heat Appliance Factory-Built Chimneys
• UL 1040 - Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction
• UL 1256 - Fire Test of Roof Deck Construction
• UL 1261 - Electric Water Heaters for Pools and Tubs
• UL 1453 - Electronic Booster and Commercial Storage Tank Water Heaters
• UL 1479 - Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops
• UL 1482 - Solid-Fuel Type Room Heaters
• UL 1715 - Fire Test of Interior Finish Material
• UL 1738 -Venting Systems for Gas-burning Appliances, Categories II, III and IV
• UL1777 - Chimney Liners
• UL 1995 - Heating and Cooling Equipment
• UL 2158A - Clothes Dryer Transition Duct



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Sino-German Standards Group Identifies Markets for Cooperation   Jul 21, 2006
The standardization task group of the Sino-German Mixed Committee on Economic Cooperation recently held its first meeting, at which it identified the following market sectors as potential areas for cooperation: IT, energy supply, environmental protection, medical technology, transport and logistics, services, public safety, materials handling, automation and building services engineering, machine and plant engineering, agricultural products and food safety.

New NIST SRM 2426 Aids Coated Steel Industry   Jul 20, 2006
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a new reference material to aid quality control in the steel coatings industry.

UL Announces New Device for Wind Uplift Resistance Testing   Jul 15, 2006
In response to industry advances in materials, construction methods and safety features of roof systems, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) designed and is offering testing services using its new 12' by 24' wind uplift apparatus.

OSHA Launches Safety Page for Steel Product Manufacturing   Jul 12, 2006
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a safety and health topics page on its web site to assist employers and employees with information on OSHA workplace standards for steel product manufacturing.

ASHRAE Adds Carbon Dioxide Usage to Refrigeration Handbook   Jul 12, 2006
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) added guidance on the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the ASHRAE 2006 Handbook, Refrigeration.

OSHA Unveils Safety Page for Concrete, Concrete Products Industry   Jul 12, 2006
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a safety and health topics page on its web site for employers and employees in the concrete products industry.

Frost: Construction Boom Spurs North American Small AC Motors Market   Jul 5, 2006
The North American small alternating current (AC) motors market is geared for a dramatic upsurge, driven by a recent boom in the construction industry, especially the residential buildings sector.

ICC Announces First 2006 I-Code Adoptions   Jul 5, 2006
The International Code Council (ICC) announced more than 650 new building safety and fire prevention code adoptions were recorded thus far this year across more than 100 U.S. jurisdictions.

Solar Buildings Research Network Unveiled at Concordia University   Jul 3, 2006
Concordia University in Montreal created the Solar Buildings Research Network, which will provide a nationally accessible base for research and development into the adaptation and innovative integration of new and existing solar and building technologies for the Canadian climate and marketplace.

Pavement Testing Becomes More Efficient Using New ASTM Int'l Standard   Jul 3, 2006
A more efficient method for taking asphalt pavement layer temperatures is the subject of a new standard developed by ASTM Subcommittee E17.41 on Pavement Management.

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