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Selected Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) providing some Freely Accessible Standards

There are many others not included on this page. You should also check the NIST webpage "Standards Organizations that Offer Free Access to their Standards" when searching for standards access.

AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) Standards
All of AISC's current standards are available as FREE downloads to the public in PDF format.
ASTM Standards - COVID-19 PPE Production and Testing Standards
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASTM International has provided no-cost public access to important ASTM standards used in the production and testing of personal protective equipment - including face masks, medical gowns, gloves, and hand sanitizers - to support manufacturers, test labs, health care professionals, and the general public.
IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) Codes
View-only access to the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code, as well as to the California-specific codes.
ICC (International Code Council) I-Codes
View-only access to resources like the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Existing Building Code (IEBC).
ITU (International Telecommunications Union) ITU-D Recommendations
FREE access and download.
ITU (International Telecommunications Union) ITU-R Recommendations
FREE access and download.
ITU (Interrnational Telecommunications Union) ITU-T Recommendations
FREE access and download.
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
NFPA makes its codes and standards available online to the public for free.
NISO (National Information Standards Organization)
NISO is a nonprofit membership organization that identifies, develops, maintains, and publishes technical standards to manage information.

Technical Standards - Finding and Use

Selected Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) providing some Freely Accessible Standards

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