Buildings Codes and Standards; Testing/Materials Standards
NAIMA believes that stronger codes and better code enforcement brings a myriad of benefits to the public including cost savings, improved public health, a cleaner environment and increased comfort.
NAIMA maintains an active voice with building code officials, standards bodies, and other group in the codes and standards process. Our work advocates fiber glass and rock and slag wool insulations through improvement and enforcement of codes and standards.
To ensure building practices and standards are consistent with industry products, NAIMA provides technical input and guidance to standards-setting organizations that are of critical importance to energy-efficient building design and maintenance. NAIMA also provides guidance on the quality, installation, and use of industry materials.
NAIMA works closely with organizations like the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM), which set standards regarding the thermal, acoustical and fire safety performance of materials sued in building construction. Where needed, NAIMA helps to ensure competitive products meet the same high standards as our members’ products.
Codes and Standards Organizations
Below are some of the many Codes and Standards organizations in which NAIMA is active:
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.
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The International Code Council (ICC) is dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes comprised of three regional associations, BOCAI, SBCCI, and ICBO. The ICC site is the place to go for the latest information on building codes and code development.
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ASTM International - world's leading standards development organization. ASTM Technical Committee C16 has developed virtually all the standards for insulation materials used in the United States and in many other nations.
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Energy Efficiency Standards and Policies
NAIMA’s staff helps members stay current on changing priorities within the industry and keeps members apprised of public policy issues surrounding energy efficiency and sustainability. This involves maintaining working relationships with government bodies and providing testimony and information before federal, state and local governments.
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