ASTM International
www.astm.org
ASTM International develops technical standards for materials, products, systems and services. It is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world.
International Code Council
www.iccsafe.org
ICC develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by ICC.
National Fire Protection Association
www.nfpa.org
NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.
U.S. Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org
USGBC is a non-profit organization composed of leaders from across the building industry working to advance buildings that are environmentally responsible and profitable, as well as healthy places to live and work. The organizationŐs Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.