National Fire Protection Association Building and Energy Codes

This organization has published a building code, NFPA 5000 TM, Building Construction and Safety Code.

Comparable in scope to the ICC code set, it was developed in partnership with the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA), and ASHRAE.

NFPA has also issued Proposed Standard 900, Building Energy Code, which establishes minimum energy-efficient requirements for new and existing buildings.

Further information concerning codes and standards may be obtained by visiting the following websites:

National Fire Protection Association..................................................................................................... www.nfpa.org

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.................................................................................................................... www.ul.com

American Society for Testing and Materials......................................................................................................... www.astm.org

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association................................................................................................... www.naima.org

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers............................................................................... www.ashrae.org

International Code Council......................................................................................................... www.iccsafe.org

Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association................................................................................................ www.smacna.org

Air Diffusion Council............................................................................. www.flexibleduct.org

Midwest Insulation Contractors Association....................................................................................... www.micainsulation.org