Public participation in the development of NFPA's codes and standards is essential. All NFPA codes and standards are revised and updated every three to five years in revision cycles that begin twice ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

For those uninitiated into the world of lighting industry standards development and how the various standards bodies interact with one another, it’s fair to say: it’s complicated. There are numerous ...

In simple terms, building codes and standards are about protecting people and property — the result being safe and prosperous communities, which is the heartbeat of any culture. Every rule in every ...

Standards are indispensable to innovation, providing shared platforms for industry participants to work together to bring new technological solutions to the marketplace. Securing the integrity of fair ...

An ever-increasing reliance on software control and the nature of the applications has led many companies to undertake safety-related analysis and testing. Consider the antilock braking and traction ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The Biden administration released a new roadmap to guide the implementation of emerging technology systems within the federal government ...

International dental standards are vital in maintaining the safety and quality of both the products and materials used by dental professionals and the many oral health products used by members of the ...

On July 8, 2022, the State Administration for Market Supervision (SAMR) and 16 other departments issued the National Standardization Development Action Plan (the Action Plan), laying out specific ...