ANSI/ASSP A10.46-2020: Construction Hearing Loss Prevention
Transmitting sounds through our internal hammer, anvil, and stirrup—paired with a variety of auditory structures—is one of the five main ways in which we sense […]
Building Design and Construction
ANSI/BHMA A156.19-2019 Power Assist/Low Energy Swing Doors
When a cowboy strolled into town, at least in those old movies, he would first head to the saloon and burst through its doors in […]
What Do ANSI Grade Levels Mean?
Answers to one of the most common questions about Builders Hardware. The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has been in the business of developing and […]
ASME B30.10-2019: Hooks Safety Standard
When a fish latches onto a hook, an angler pulls against the force of the catch to bring it to the surface. Many devices are […]
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2019: Energy Standard For Buildings
The energy standard for buildings has been revised: ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2019: Energy Standard For Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. The earliest human shelters guarded Paleolithic gatherers […]
ANSI A108/A118/A136.1:2019 – Installation of Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile looks good. Of course it does—skilled professionals utilize the best knowledge so you see only the aesthetically-pleasing 3 billion square feet of ceramic […]
ANSI A137.1:2019 – Standard Specifications For Ceramic Tile
The standard for ceramic tile has a new revision—ANSI A137.1:2019 – American National Standard Specifications For Ceramic Tile. Ceramics is an ancient art. Dating back […]
BACnet: Building Automation Control Network, ANSI/ASHRAE 135
A building is like an organism, with distinct systems and intricacies aligned in overarching purpose to assure efficiency, comfort, and even safety for the many […]
Radon Measurement Systems Quality Assurance
Quality assurance often incorporates each step of a product’s lifecycle to instill quality, with a clear quality assurance plan to guide the way. This is […]
Protocol for Measuring Radon in Homes, ANSI/AARST MAH-2019
ANSI/AARST MAH-2019 helps homeowners and professionals measure radon in homes to mitigate the radioactive gas.