What are standards?
"A prescribed set of rules, conditions, or requirements concerning definitions of terms; classification of components; specification of materials, performance, or operations; delineation of procedures; or measurement of quantity and quality in describing materials, products, systems , services or practices." - National Policy on Standards for the United States and a Recommended Implementation Plan, National Standards Policy Advisory Committee, Washington, D.C. Dec. 1978, p.6.
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Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Accessibility Standards
Buildings and facilities must be accessible to people with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Architectural Barriers Act. Accessibility standards issued under these laws govern the design, construction, and alteration of many types of buildings and sites in the private and public sectors.
Official source for specifications and standards used by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Military and other federal standards.
All International Telecommunication Union recommendations.
NASA-developed standards by standard number.
National Fire Protection Agency
Information and Knowledge on Fire, Electrical and Related Hazards
Electric Vehicle Charging
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