ANSI/ASHRAE 72-2022: Testing Refrigerators And Freezers
Can you imagine a world without refrigerators? It seems unlikely, as 99.8% of American homes own at least one refrigerator. ANSI/ASHRAE 72-2022: Method Of Testing…
ANSI/ASHRAE 120-2022: Flow Resistance of HVAC Ducts and Fittings
Pressure is key for HVAC system operations, and the many factors that can adjust the airflow, thus influencing alterations in pressure, should be measured and…
ANSI/ASHRAE 103-2022: AFUE Testing of Residential Furnaces & Boilers
Most homes in the United States are heated with either furnaces, systems that heat air and distribute it throughout the house, or boilers, appliances with…
ANSI/ASHRAE 90.2-2018: Energy-Efficient Design Of Low-Rise Residential Buildings
Energy is the vigor of the universe. Literally the ability to do work, little can happen without energy. Whether deriving from the heat and illumination…
NFPA 85-2019: Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code
The United States Department of Labor lists many accidents involving employees near or in contact with a boiler. In 2017, two employees were killed while…
CAN/CSA A440.4-2019: Window, Door, & Skylight Installation
CAN/CSA A440.4-2019: Window, door, and skylight installation has been released. Doors, windows, and skylights serve as passageways to the outside world. These items, when installed…
Harmonized U.S. and Canadian Standards
On October 4, 1987, the United States and Canada agreed to the Canada-United States Free Trade Agreement (CUSFTA), and the agreement was brought into force…
ANSI Z21.88-2019/CSA 2.33-2019: Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters
ANSI Z21.88-2019/CSA 2.33-2019: Vented gas fireplace heaters is the standard for gas fireplaces. For the purposes of this document, a “vented gas fireplace heater” is…
2017 North American Fenestration Standard
The North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS), which covers specifications for windows, doors, and skylights, is a prime example of the drive to harmonize industrial practices….