- 120V1 standard
120-volt branch-circuit electrical power.
- 208V2 standards
208-volt electrical power distribution.
- 480V1 standard
480-volt electrical power distribution.
- AC Power6 standards
Alternating-current power systems.
- ADA12 standards
Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements.
- ASHRAE 62.11 standard
ASHRAE 62.1, the Standard for Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.
- ASHRAE 90.14 standards
ASHRAE 90.1, the Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential.
- Above Grade8 standards
Located above ground level.
- Acceptance Testing6 standards
Testing to confirm readiness for owner acceptance.
- Access Control2 standards
Systems that control entry through credentials and electronic locks.
- Acoustic Treatment5 standards
Materials and assemblies that control sound transmission and reverberation.
- Actuators3 standards
Devices that drive valves, dampers, and mechanical motion under control signals.
- Air Barriers2 standards
Assemblies that control air leakage through the building envelope.
- Air Handling Units2 standards
Units that condition and move air through ductwork to served spaces.
- Anchorage5 standards
Anchors and embeds that secure components to the structure.
- Arc Flash4 standards
Assessment and mitigation of arc-flash hazards on energized electrical equipment.
- Architectural13 standards
Building envelope, finishes, and spatial design forming the architectural scope of a construction project.
- Asphalt3 standards
Asphalt pavement materials and construction.
- Automation4 standards
Integration of building systems into coordinated, automated operation.
- Backflow Prevention2 standards
Assemblies that prevent contaminated water from reversing into the potable supply.
- Balancing1 standard
Adjustment of air and water flows to design quantities.
- Battery Energy Storage1 standard
Battery systems that store electrical energy for backup, peak shaving, or grid services.
- Beams1 standard
Horizontal structural members that carry bending loads.
- Below Grade6 standards
Located below ground level.
- Boilers2 standards
Vessels that generate hot water or steam for heating and process loads.
- Building Automation3 standards
Centralized control and monitoring of building mechanical and electrical systems.
- Card Readers1 standard
Devices that read credentials to grant access.
- Cast-in-Place Concrete4 standards
Concrete formed and cured in its final position on site.
- Ceilings4 standards
Ceiling systems and finishes.
- Chillers1 standard
Machines that produce chilled water for cooling via vapor-compression or absorption.
- Circuit Breakers4 standards
Automatic switching devices that interrupt fault and overload currents.
- Civil6 standards
Site development, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure outside the building footprint.
- Cladding4 standards
Exterior wall covering and rainscreen systems.
- Clean Agent Suppression1 standard
Gaseous fire suppression that protects sensitive equipment without water.
- Cleanroom1 standard
Controlled-contamination environments for sensitive manufacturing or research.
- Columns1 standard
Vertical structural members that carry axial loads.
- Commissioning3 standards
Verification that building systems perform per the design intent.
- Concrete11 standards
Concrete materials and structural concrete systems.
- Condensate Systems1 standard
Systems that collect and return condensate from steam or cooling equipment.
- Conduit1 standard
Raceways that enclose and protect electrical conductors.
- Connections3 standards
Joints that transfer forces between structural members.
- Controls10 standards
Automated control systems that regulate building mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Cooling Towers3 standards
Evaporative units that reject condenser heat from cooling systems to the atmosphere.
- Copper Cabling1 standard
Twisted-pair and coaxial copper communications cabling.
- Critical Power2 standards
Highly reliable power supplied to mission-critical loads.
- Curtain Wall3 standards
Non-load-bearing exterior wall systems hung from the building structure.
- DALI1 standard
Digital addressable lighting interface protocol for lighting control.
- DC Power1 standard
Direct-current power systems.
- DDC1 standard
Direct digital control of HVAC and building equipment.
- DOAS2 standards
Dedicated outdoor air systems that condition ventilation air separately from space loads.
- Data Center1 standard
Facilities that house computing and network infrastructure.
- Daylighting2 standards
Use of natural light to reduce reliance on electric lighting.
- Dehumidification1 standard
Equipment that removes moisture from conditioned air.
- Disconnects1 standard
Switches that isolate electrical equipment from its power source for safe servicing.
- Domestic Water4 standards
Potable cold and hot water supply and distribution within a building.
- Doors5 standards
Door leaves, frames, and openings.
- Dry Pipe Sprinklers1 standard
Sprinkler systems that hold air in the piping until a head opens, suited to freezing areas.
- Ductwork2 standards
Sheet-metal or fabric channels that distribute conditioned air.
- Earthwork2 standards
Excavation, fill, and grading of site soils.
- Education1 standard
Educational facilities and campuses.
- Egress5 standards
Means of exit and paths of travel out of a building.
- Electrical18 standards
Power distribution, lighting, grounding, and electrical systems serving a building or site.
- Electronic Locks1 standard
Electrically controlled door locking devices.
- Emergency Communication Systems1 standard
Systems that broadcast emergency voice instructions to building occupants.
- Emergency Lighting2 standards
Battery- or generator-backed lighting that illuminates egress paths during power loss.
- Emergency Power3 standards
Code-required power supplied to life-safety loads during a utility outage.
- Emergency Showers1 standard
Emergency eyewash and drench showers serving hazardous-material areas.
- Energy Efficiency2 standards
Measures that reduce building energy consumption.
- Energy Recovery Ventilators1 standard
Devices that recover energy from exhaust air to precondition incoming ventilation.
- Erosion Control1 standard
Measures that prevent soil erosion and sediment runoff during construction.
- Excavation2 standards
Removal of soil and rock for foundations and utilities.
- Fan Coil Units2 standards
Terminal units with a coil and fan that provide local heating or cooling.
- Fans1 standard
Devices that move air through ventilation and process systems.
- Fiber Optic1 standard
Optical-fiber cabling for high-bandwidth communications.
- Filtration2 standards
Air and fluid filtration that removes particulates and contaminants.
- Fire Alarm2 standards
Detection, notification, and signaling systems for fire events.
- Fire Barriers3 standards
Rated assemblies that resist the spread of fire between building areas.
- Fire Dampers2 standards
Devices that close ductwork to block fire spread through rated barriers.
- Fire Doors1 standard
Rated door assemblies that resist the spread of fire and smoke.
- Fire Extinguishers1 standard
Portable fire-fighting devices and their cabinets.
- Fire Protection10 standards
Suppression and detection systems that protect a building and its occupants from fire.
- Fire Pumps1 standard
Pumps that boost water pressure for fire suppression systems.
- Firestopping2 standards
Sealing of penetrations to maintain fire-resistance ratings of assemblies.
- Floor Drains1 standard
Floor-set drains that collect water and route it to the drainage system.
- Flooring9 standards
Floor covering materials and systems.
- Food Processing1 standard
Food production and processing facilities.
- Foundations3 standards
Footings, piers, and systems that transfer building loads to the ground.
- Framing7 standards
Assembled structural members forming the skeleton of a building.
- Functional Testing2 standards
Testing of control sequences and operating functions.
- Generators3 standards
Engine- or turbine-driven sets that produce standby or emergency electrical power.
- Glazing3 standards
Glass and glazing assemblies.
- Grading1 standard
Shaping of site surfaces to control drainage and prepare for construction.
- Grease Interceptors1 standard
Devices that separate grease from kitchen wastewater before the sewer.
- Grounding5 standards
Bonding and earthing systems providing safety and a fault-current return path.
- HVAC20 standards
Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems and equipment that condition indoor environments.
- Hardware5 standards
Door hardware including hinges, locks, closers, and exit devices.
- Harmonics Mitigation1 standard
Filters and devices that reduce harmonic distortion on electrical systems.
- Hazardous Location2 standards
Rated for areas containing flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dusts.
- Healthcare1 standard
Hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.
- Heat Exchangers1 standard
Devices that transfer heat between fluid streams without mixing them.
- Heat Pumps3 standards
Reversible refrigerant systems that provide both heating and cooling.
- Hot Water4 standards
Generation and distribution of domestic hot water.
- Hydronics4 standards
Water-based heating and cooling distribution systems.
- IBC4 standards
International Building Code governing building design and construction.
- IECC2 standards
International Energy Conservation Code governing building energy efficiency.
- IPC2 standards
International Plumbing Code governing plumbing systems.
- Indoor4 standards
Rated for installation in indoor environments.
- Indoor Air Quality3 standards
Provisions that maintain healthy indoor air.
- Industrial15 standards
Industrial and process facilities.
- Instrumentation8 standards
Sensors, meters, and measurement devices that feed monitoring and control systems.
- Insulation9 standards
Thermal and acoustic insulation for piping, ductwork, and equipment.
- Irrigation1 standard
Systems that supply water to landscape planting.
- Joists2 standards
Closely spaced members that support floor and roof decks.
- Junction Boxes1 standard
Enclosures that house electrical conductor splices and connections.
- K-121 standard
Primary and secondary school facilities.
- Kitchen Exhaust1 standard
Grease-rated exhaust systems serving commercial cooking operations.
- Kitchen Hood Suppression1 standard
Wet-chemical fire suppression for commercial cooking hoods.
- Laboratory1 standard
Research and testing laboratory facilities.
- Landscape1 standard
Planting, hardscape, and site landscape elements.
- Life Safety1 standard
Systems and provisions that protect occupants during emergencies, including egress, alarms, and smoke control.
- Lighting3 standards
Luminaires and lighting systems for interior and exterior spaces.
- Lighting Controls2 standards
Switches, sensors, and systems that regulate lighting operation and energy use.
- Lightning Protection1 standard
Air terminals, conductors, and grounding that safely divert lightning strikes.
- Low Voltage14 standards
Electrical systems operating at low voltage, typically below 600 to 1000 volts.
- Masonry3 standards
Brick, block, and stone load-bearing and veneer assemblies.
- Mass Notification1 standard
Systems that alert occupants to emergencies across a facility or campus.
- Mechanical1 standard
Heating, cooling, ventilation, and mechanical plant systems within a building.
- Medium Voltage6 standards
Electrical systems operating at medium voltage, roughly 1 kV to 35 kV.
- Metering1 standard
Devices that measure electrical energy consumption and demand.
- Millwork2 standards
Custom finish carpentry and casework.
- Mission Critical1 standard
Facilities requiring continuous, fault-tolerant operation.
- Modbus1 standard
Serial and IP communication protocol common in industrial and building controls.
- Motor Control Centers3 standards
Modular assemblies grouping motor starters, drives, and controls in a single lineup.
- Motor Controls2 standards
Devices that start, stop, protect, and regulate electric motors.
- Motor Starters1 standard
Switching and overload devices that energize and protect electric motors.
- Multi-Family Residential4 standards
Apartment and other multi-unit residential buildings.
- NEC6 standards
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) governing electrical installations.
- NFPA 1103 standards
NFPA 110, the Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems.
- NFPA 131 standard
NFPA 13, the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
- NFPA 70E1 standard
NFPA 70E, the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
- NFPA 722 standards
NFPA 72, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
- Natural Gas2 standards
Piped natural gas supply and distribution.
- Network Switches2 standards
Devices that connect and direct traffic on data networks.
- Outdoor6 standards
Rated for installation exposed to outdoor conditions.
- PLC2 standards
Programmable logic controllers that automate equipment and processes.
- Pad Mounted2 standards
Equipment installed on a ground-level concrete pad.
- Panelboards3 standards
Wall-mounted enclosures housing branch-circuit breakers for local power distribution.
- Parking Structure2 standards
Multi-level parking garage structures.
- Partitions3 standards
Interior non-load-bearing walls that divide spaces.
- Paving2 standards
Roadway, parking, and walkway pavement surfaces.
- Piping6 standards
Pipe systems that convey water, steam, gas, and other fluids.
- Plumbing9 standards
Domestic water, sanitary drainage, and gas piping systems within a building.
- Post-Tensioning1 standard
Tendons stressed after curing to strengthen concrete members.
- Power Distribution6 standards
Systems that deliver electrical power from the service entrance to building loads.
- Power Generation1 standard
Electrical power generation facilities.
- Pre-Action Sprinklers1 standard
Sprinkler systems that require a detection event before water enters the piping.
- Precast Concrete1 standard
Factory-cast concrete elements erected on site.
- Propane1 standard
Stored and piped liquefied petroleum (LP) gas supply.
- Pumps2 standards
Devices that circulate water and other fluids through piping systems.
- Refrigerant2 standards
Refrigerant piping and charge for cooling and heat-pump systems.
- Refrigeration1 standard
Process and commercial refrigeration systems and equipment.
- Reinforcement3 standards
Steel bars and mesh that strengthen concrete.
- Restaurant1 standard
Food-service and dining facilities.
- Roof Drains1 standard
Roof-set drains that collect rainwater into the storm drainage system.
- Roof Mounted1 standard
Equipment installed on a roof.
- Roofing3 standards
Roof covering systems and assemblies.
- SCADA3 standards
Supervisory control and data acquisition systems for distributed equipment.
- Sanitary Drainage3 standards
Waste and vent piping that carries sewage away from plumbing fixtures.
- Sealants3 standards
Joint sealants that weatherproof gaps in the building envelope.
- Security3 standards
Access control, video surveillance, and intrusion systems protecting people and property.
- Seismic Bracing3 standards
Bracing and restraints that resist earthquake forces.
- Sensors2 standards
Devices that measure physical conditions for monitoring and control.
- Sequence of Operations3 standards
Documented control logic governing how building systems operate equipment.
- Signage1 standard
Wayfinding, identification, and code-required signage.
- Single Phase1 standard
Single-phase alternating-current power.
- Site Lighting1 standard
Exterior lighting for roadways, parking, and pedestrian areas.
- Site Utilities2 standards
Underground water, sewer, gas, and electrical services serving a site.
- Skylights1 standard
Glazed roof openings that admit daylight.
- Slabs2 standards
Concrete floor and roof slab systems.
- Smoke Dampers2 standards
Devices that close ductwork to block smoke movement.
- Sports & Recreation1 standard
Athletic, fitness, and recreational facilities.
- Sprinklers3 standards
Automatic water-based fire suppression systems.
- Standby Power3 standards
Backup power supplied to selected loads during a utility outage.
- Standpipes1 standard
Piped water systems that supply fire hose connections within a building.
- Startup1 standard
Initial energization and bring-up of equipment.
- Steam Systems1 standard
Steam generation and distribution systems for heating and process use.
- Steel10 standards
Structural steel materials and framing.
- Storefront2 standards
Framed glazed assemblies at ground-level entrances and facades.
- Storm Drainage4 standards
Piping that conveys rainwater and runoff away from a building.
- Stormwater Management1 standard
Systems that detain, treat, and convey site stormwater runoff.
- Structural11 standards
Load-bearing framing, foundations, and structural systems that support a building.
- Substations2 standards
Assemblies that transform and switch electrical power between utility and building systems.
- Sump Pumps1 standard
Pumps that remove accumulated water from sumps and pits.
- Surge Protection1 standard
Devices that limit transient overvoltages on power and signal circuits.
- Switchboards2 standards
Floor- or wall-mounted assemblies that distribute electrical power to feeders and branch circuits.
- Switchgear8 standards
Metal-enclosed assemblies for switching, protecting, and metering electrical power circuits.
- Telecommunications2 standards
Voice, data, and low-voltage communications infrastructure within a building.
- Testing1 standard
Field and factory testing of equipment and systems.
- Three Phase2 standards
Three-phase alternating-current power.
- Toilet Accessories1 standard
Dispensers, grab bars, and fittings serving restrooms.
- Transformers2 standards
Devices that step voltage up or down between electrical distribution levels.
- Underground2 standards
Installed below grade in duct banks or by direct burial.
- VAV Boxes1 standard
Terminal devices that vary supply airflow to maintain zone conditions.
- Vapor Barriers3 standards
Membranes that control moisture-vapor migration through building assemblies.
- Variable Frequency Drives1 standard
Drives that control motor speed by adjusting supply frequency and voltage.
- Vibration Isolation1 standard
Mounts and devices that isolate equipment vibration from the building structure.
- Wall Finishes4 standards
Interior wall surface finishes.
- Warehouse1 standard
Storage and warehouse facilities.
- Wastewater Treatment7 standards
Wastewater treatment plant facilities.
- Water Conservation2 standards
Measures that reduce building water consumption.
- Water Heaters1 standard
Equipment that heats domestic water for building use.
- Water Treatment8 standards
Systems that condition water for potability, equipment protection, or process needs.
- Waterproofing4 standards
Membranes and systems that prevent water intrusion into a building.
- Wet Pipe Sprinklers1 standard
Sprinkler systems with water constantly charged in the piping.
- Wind Load Resistance3 standards
Design and components that resist wind forces on a structure.
- Windows2 standards
Window units and glazed openings.
- Wireways1 standard
Enclosed troughs that route and protect conductors between electrical enclosures.
- Wiring Devices1 standard
Receptacles, switches, and other point-of-use electrical devices.
- Wood2 standards
Structural and architectural wood and timber.