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Standards Resources for Building Construction and HVAC-R

Professionals are required to know and apply the standards relevant to their work, and may be certified in them. Not all of the links below provide open access full text standards; see also the professional and trade organizations links.

Indiana Building Codes
Online access to the current digital Indiana Building Codes. Limited downloads.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
From the NIST homepage, use the TOPICS menu to find relevant resources. Look for the link to Standards.gov which links to educational resources.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
This page links to resources for students and those seeking certification. ASME develops and publishes "standards across a wide range of topics, including pressure technology, power plants, elevators, construction equipment, piping, nuclear components, and many more."
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Publishes standards for measurement, design, and practice in HVAC-R systems
Department of Environmental Protection
You can search the EPA website for regulations, recommendations, standards, and factsheets relevant to building construction and HVAC-R. Enter your key words in the search box, or use the advanced search option to search for phrases.
OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration)
Law and Regulations standards for occupations and work sites
International Code Council
Website provides paid access to codes and standards, plus certification resources.

Certification and Exams

Environmental Protection Agency list of approved Section 608 Technician Certification programs
ESCO Institute: The HVACR industry’s largest provider of EPA Section 608 certification testing

Building Trade Organizations

American Institute of Constructors
"dedicated to promoting the professional development and recognition of those involved in the management of the construction process." Offers certifications and news about the trade.
Construction Management Association of America
Formed in 1982, "CMAA's mission is to promote the profession of construction management and the use of qualified construction managers on capital projects and programs." Offers publications, webinars, certification.
Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne
A good source for local news and networking, "providing educational opportunities, communicating the latest trade and technical information, interacting with all government entities, providing promotional opportunities for its members and their products thereby promoting the building industry."
Indiana Builders Association
National Association of Home Builders
US Green Building Council
USGBC administers the LEED standards and certifications. Offers credentialing and continuing education.

HVAC-R Trade Organizations

Air Conditioning Contractors of AmericaWebsite provides industry news and paid access to standards and codes, continuing educational materials, and certification training
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration News "The HVAC contractor's weekly news ... with a variety of information including energy management and home energy solutions, the refrigeration cycle and refrigerant recovery, HVAC sales and regulations" Includes access to webinars for continuing education in the field
National HVAC & Refrigeration Insider Online website for contractors covers market trends, product showcases, expositions, conferences; also job boards. Region-specific print versions.
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association
Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association SMACNA website provides paid access to technical standards and best practices in the construction and fabrication industries. Also links out to industry news and open-access standards and reports.