The 47th Edition of ASTM Standards in Building Codes is now available in print, DVD and online. The ASTM Building Codes contain more than 1,300 ASTM construction specifications, practices and test methods compiled from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. These standards satisfy the international code requirements established by the International Code Council.
ASTM Building Codes enable you to meet international code requirements; stay informed and remain competitive; specify the right material for the job; understand the significance and use of the standards; and speak a common language that the entire industry recognizes.
ASTM Standards in Building Codes provides easy access to the latest versions of ASTM standards referenced by:
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The International Codes published by ICC;
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National Building Code of Canada¡ªNational Research Council Canada;
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Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code¡ªInternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
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MASTERSPEC;
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BSD SpecLink;
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NFPA5000 ¨C Building Construction and Safety Code; and
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SPECTEXT Master Guide Specifications.
New Edition of ASTM International Standards on Sustainability in Building
A new edition of ASTM International Standards on Sustainability in Building, a compilation that includes 150 ASTM standards that address sustainability or aspects of sustainability relative to building, including sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings, is available on CD-ROM.
The collection is a valuable resource that helps answer the growing global demand for sustainable building, and includes all of the ASTM International standards referenced by:
- Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers as of January 2010;
- International Green Construction Code (IGCC) as of the Public Version draft March 2010; and
- Green Globes green building rating program as of March 2010.
ASTM International Standards on Sustainability in Building: 4th Edition, is available in CD-ROM
ASTM International is one of the largest international standards development and delivery systems in the world. ASTM International meets the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles for the development of international standards: coherence, consensus, development dimension, effectiveness, impartiality, openness, relevance and transparency.
ASTM standards are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial transactions.