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Institutions, Organizations & Professional Societies

ACIL

1629 K St. NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 887-5872 - Office (202) 887-0021 – Fax

http://www.acil.org

info@acil.org – E-mail

(Formerly the American Council of Independent Laboratories) ACIL is a trade association for independent scientific and engineering laboratories for testing, consulting, and R&D. Established in 1937, they promote performance and operational standards for independent research and testing laboratories.

Acoustical Society of America

500 Sunnyside Blvd.
Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 576-2360 – Office (516) 576-2377 - Fax

http://asa.aip.org/index.html

asa@aip.org – E-mail

Air Conditioning Contractors of America

1712 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 483-9370 – Office (202) 232-8545 – Fax
http://www.acca.org
info@acca.org – E-mail

A trade organization for air-conditioning contractors. Provides publications to members.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)

4301 N. Fairfax Dr., #425
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 524-8800 - Office (703) 528-3816 – Fax
http://www.ari.org
ari@ari.org – E-mail

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is the national trade association representing manufacturers of more than 90 percent of U.S. produced central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment. As one of its most important functions, ARI develops and publishes technical standards for industry products.

Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA)

30 W. University Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1893
(847) 394-0150 - Office (847) 253-0088 - Fax (847) 394-0404- Publications
http://www.amca.org/
amca@amca.org – E-mail

AMCA is the non-profit trade association of the world’s manufacturers of air movement and control equipment, primarily fans, louvers, and dampers. Their certification program certifies that published ratings conform to the appropriate AMCA test standard.

Alliance to Save Energy

1200 18^th St., NW, Suite 90
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 857-0666 – Office (202) 331-9588 - Fax
http://www.ase.org/
info@ase.org – E-mail

The Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit the environment, the economy, and national security.

Aluminum Association (AA)

900 19th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 862-5100 - Office (202) 862-5164 – Fax
http://www.aluminum.org
webteam@ngen.com – E-mail

The Aluminum Association, Inc. is the trade association for U.S. producers of primary aluminum, recyclers and semi-fabricated aluminum products.

American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)

1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 104
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 303-5664 - Office (847) 303-5774 – Fax
http://www.aamanet.org

AAMA is a trade association for firms engaged in the manufacturer and sale of architectural building components and related products. AAMA acts as a technical information center for architectural products.

American Association of Engineering Societies, Inc. (AAES)

1111 19th Street, N.W. Suite 403
Washington, DC 20036
(888) 400-AAES - Office (202) 296-1151 – Fax
http://www.asee.org/AAES/EWC

AAES is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge, understanding and practice of engineering. AAES publishes reports and publications featuring information on degrees, salaries, and enrollments in engineering, as well as a directory of engineering organizations, papers on sustainable development, and a who’s who in engineering.

American Association of State Highway and Transportation, Officials (AASHTO)

444 N. Capital Street, NW- Suite 249
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-5800 - Office/ (202) 624-5806 - Fax/ (202) 624-5809 – Publications
http://www.aashto.org

American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA)

950 N. Glebe Road, Suite 160
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 522-7350 - Office (703) 522-2665 – Fax
http://www.abma.com

ABMA is a national association representing the manufacturers of commercial, industrial and utility steam generating and fuel burning equipment, as well as suppliers to the industry.

American Chemical Society

1155 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-4600 – Office
http://www.acs.org

The ACS is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of 155,000 members. There are 34 ACS divisions, representing a wide range of disciplines for chemists, chemical engineers and technicians.

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

P.O. Box 9094
Farmington Hills, MI 48333
(248) 848-3700 - Office
http://www.aci-int.org/

The ACI is a technical and educational society dedicated to improving the design, construction, manufacture, and maintenance of concrete structures. Extensive publications available on concrete applications.

American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA)

222 Las Colinas Blvd. W. Suite 641
Irving, TX 75039-5423
(972) 506-7216 – Office (972) 506-7682 - Fax
http://www.concrete-pipe.org
info@concrete-pipe.org – E-mail

The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is a nonprofit organization, composed primarily of manufacturers of concrete pipe and related conveyance products located throughout the United States, Canada and in over 40 foreign countries. ACPA membership also includes manufacturers of equipment and/or providers of products and services related to the concrete pipe industry.

Established in 1907, ACPA provides members with research, technical and marketing support to promote and advance the use of concrete pipe for drainage and pollution control applications.

American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC)

1015 15th Street, NW, Suite 802
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-7474 – Office (202) 898-0068 – Fax
http://www.acec.org/
acec@acec.org – E-mail

A trade organization representing America’s Professional Consulting Engineers. Publishes the "American Consulting Engineer"

American Design Drafting Association (ADDA).

P.O. Box 799
Rockville, MD 20848-0799
(301) 460-6875 - Office (301) 460-8591 – Fax
http://www.adda.org
national@adda.org - E-mail

Established in 1959 as an individual membership society, the ADDA serves the professional growth of the individual working in the design drafting community

American Electronics Association

5201 Great American Parkway, Suite 520 - P.O. Box 54990
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 987-4280 - Office (408) 986-1247 – Fax
http://www.aeanet.org

A national trade organization representing the American Electronics Industry. Represents over 3,000 companies. Sponsors extensive seminars, videos and publications.

American Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.

12959 Jupiter Road, Suite 142
Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 349-5965 – Office (214) 343-8898 - Fax
http://www.firesprinkler.org
afsainfo@firesprinkler.org – E-mail

The American Fire Sprinkler Association, (AFSA) is a non-profit, international association representing open shop fire sprinkler contractors, dedicated to the educational advancement of its members and promotion of the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems.

American Gas Association (AGA)

1515 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 841-8400 - Office (703) 841-8406 – Fax
http://www.aga.com

A trade organization representing American Gas Companies. Provides publications representing the gas industry.

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5292
(202) 626-7300 - Office (202) 626-7421 - Fax
http://www.aia.org

Established in 1857. Professional society of architects. Fosters professionalism and accountability among members. Provides extensive education, training, published codes and publications.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)

345 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 705-7338 - Office (800) 242-4363 - Office (212) 705-8400 – Fax
http://www.aiche.org
xpresss@aiche.org – E-mail

Established in 1908. Professional society of Chemical Engineers, provides extensive seminars, videos, publications and training. Publishes monthly magazine and newsletter.

American Institute of Plant Engineers (AIPE)

See Association of Facilities Engineers

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

One E. Wacker Dr., Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601-2001
(312) 670-2400 – Office (312) 670-5403 - Fax
http://www.aiscweb.com

A non-profit trade association representing and serving the fabricated structural steel industry in the United states. Provides manuals and software relative to the applications of steel in construction.

American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

1101 17th Street., NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 452-7100 - Office (202) 463-6573 - Fax
(800) 277-3850 - Publications (410) 810-0910 – Publications
http://www.steel.org

Trade organization for American Steel Companies

American Lighting Association (ALA)

World Trade Center Suite 10046
2050 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207

or PO Box 420288
Dallas, TX 75342-0288
(214) 698-9898 - Office (214) 698-9899 – Fax
http://www.americanlightingassoc.com

Provides general and technical information on the efficient use of lighting. The ALA (formerly the American Home Lighting Institute) is composed of manufacturers and their marketing representatives and showroom distributors.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

11 W. 42nd Street, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10036
(212) 642-4900 - Office (212) 398-0023 - Fax
http://www.ansi.org

The official non-profit organization representing American manufacturing standards. ANSI is the U.S. representative to the two major non-treaty international standards organizations, International Standards Organization, ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC. Extensive publications, codes and standards.

American Petroleum Institute (API)

1220 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-8000 - Office (202) 962-4776 - Fax (202) 682-8374 – Publications
http://www.api.org

The American Petroleum Institute is a trade association that represents the domestic petroleum industry. Extensive publications, standards recommended.

American Public Power Association (APPA)

2301 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 467-2900 – Office
http://www.appanet.org

Trade organization representing Electric Utility Companies. Provides education, publications and seminars.

American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE)

2950 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659
(616) 429-0300 – Office (616) 429-3852 - Fax
http://www.asae.org
hq@asae.org – E-mail

Responds to technical inquiries on bio-mass, alcohol fuels, vegetable oil fuels, solar energy, and wind energy. Publishes technical papers, books, conference proceedings, exports’ anthologies on various subjects, and a bimonthly magazine entitled "Resource." A listing of publications and prices is available upon request.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191-4400
(800) 548-2723 – Office (703) 295-6300 - Office (703) 295-6222 – Fax
http://www.asce.org

ASCE offers extensive seminars and publications, and develops technical codes and standards that often are adopted by Federal, state and local governments. Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 120,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America’s oldest national engineering society.

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

1818 N St., NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 331-3500 – Office (202) 265-8504 - Fax
http://www.asee.org

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

1791 Tullie Circle, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-8400 - Office (404) 321-5478 - Fax
(800) 5-ASHRAE (527-4723) Customer Service
http://www.ashrae.org
ashrae@ashrae.org – E-mail

Established in 1894. International organization to advance the research, standards writing, and education for the fields of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration. Extensive books, publications and standards.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Three Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 591-7000 - Office (212) 591-7674 - Fax

Order Department:
22 Law Drive Box 2300
Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300
(800) 843-2763 - Office (201) 882-1717 – Fax
http://www.asme.org

Supplies engineers and technically oriented laymen with information on standards and codes for heat transfer fluids, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels, including boilers and piping. Sponsors seminars and conferences on power generation and other mechanical engineering subjects. A publications catalog is available upon request.

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

1711 Arlingate Lane
P.O. Box 28518
Columbus, OH 43228-0518
(800) 222-2768 , (614) 274-6003 - Office (614) 274-6899 – Fax
http://www.asnt.org

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
(610) 832-9500 - Office (610) 832-9555 – Fax
http://www.astm.org
service@astm.org – E-mail

ASTM members include engineers, scientists, managers, professionals, academicians, consumers, and skilled technicians who also hold membership as individuals or as representatives of business firms, government agencies, educational institutions, and laboratories. Establishes voluntary standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Provides publications and standards.

American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)

3617 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 210
Westlake Village, CA 91362-3649
(805) 495-7120 - Office (805) 495-4861 – Fax
http://www.aspe.org
ASPEHQ@aol.com – E-mail

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers is the national society of engineers and designers engaged in the design, specification, and inspection of plumbing systems.

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

1800 E. Oakton St.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 699-2929 - Office
http://www.asse.org

Founded in 1911. The worlds largest and oldest safety organization. Provides educational services, publications and education on safety.

American Society of Sanitary Engineering, Inc. (ASSE)

28901 Clemens Road, Suite 100
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-3040 - Office (440) 835-3488 – Fax
http://www.asse-plumbing.org
ASSE@IX.netcom.com – E-mail

The American Society of Sanitary Engineering is comprised of members from all segments of the plumbing industry. The ASSE’s membership is a cross-section of the industry, including contractors, engineers, inspectors, journeymen, apprentices and others who are involved in various segments of the industry.

American Underground Construction Association (AUA)

511 11^th Avenue, South - Suite 248
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 339-5403 - Office (612) 339-3207 – Fax
http://www.auca.org
underground@aucaorg – E-mail

A multi-disciplinary, nonprofit, professional organization whose members are involved in the design, development, construction and use of underground facilities. Provides information and educational materials on underground facilities to its members and the general public.

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

6666 West Quincy
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 794-7711 - Office (303) 795-1440 – Fax
http://www.awwa.org
cstjohn@awwa.org – E-mail

The American Water Works Association is a nonprofit scientific and educational association dedicated to drinking water issues. The largest organization of drinking water professionals in the world with more than 54,000 members, AWWA is a resource for information on all aspects of public drinking water supply, quality, treatment, and management.

American Welding Society (AWS)

550 LeJeune Road, NW
Miami, FL 33126
(305) 443-9353 , (800) 443-9353 - Office (305) 443-7559 – Fax
http://www.amweld.org

American Wood-Preservers’ Association (AWPA)

P.O. Box 286, Woodstock, MD 21163-0286
(410) 465-3169 - Office (410) 465-3195 – Fax
http://www.awpa.com/index.html
awpa@itexas-net – E-mail

The American Wood-Preservers' Association (AWPA) is an international, nonprofit technical organization founded in 1904 to provide a common forum for the exchange of information for all segments of the wood preservation industry. AWPA provides a link for technical exchange between industry, researchers, and users of treated wood.

American Wood Preservers’ Institute (AWPI)

2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 550
Fairfax, VA 22031
(800) 356-AWPI / (703) 204-0500 – Office (703) 204-4610 - Fax
http://www.awpi.org

First established in 1921, the American Wood Preservers Institute (AWPI) is the national industry trade association representing the pressure-treated wood industry throughout the United States.

Applied Research Laboratories

The University of Texas at Austin
PO Box 8029 Austin, Texas 78713-8029
Tel: (512) 835-3200 Fax: (512)835-3259
http://www.arlut.utexas.edu

Applied Research Laboratories, The University of Texas at Austin (ARL:UT), is an organized research unit which conducts programs of basic and applied research, development, engineering, testing, evaluation, and assessment germane to the Department of Defense and other government agencies.

Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)

4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
D(800) 336-4583 - Office (703) 631-6100 – Office
http://www.afcea.com
admin@afcea.org – E-mail

An organization for communications and electronics professionals throughout government and industry.

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

1957 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 393-2040 – Office (202) 347-4004 - Fax
http://www.agc.org
info@agc.org – E-mail

Association of American Railroads (AAR)

Transportation Bldg.
50 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 639-2100 – Office (202) 639-2211 – Publications Information
http://www.aar.org

The AAR is a trade association of standard setting for America’s freight railroads. Members are the freight railroad companies. The Association was founded in 1935 with the merger of several older associations.

Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC)

600 No. 18th St., P.O. Box 2641
Birmingham, AL 35291-0992
(205) 257-2530 – Office (205) 257-2540 – Fax
http://www.aeic.org
director@aeic.org – E-mail

The AEIC has committees on Power Generation, Power Delivery, Electric Power Apparatus Load Research, Cable Engineering and Meter and Service.

Association for Electric Motors, Their Control and Application (SMMA)

P. O. Box 378
Sherborn, MA 01770-0378
(508) 655-4409 - Office (508) 651-3920 – Fax
http://www.smma.org

SMMA is a manufacturing trade association with corporate members representing motor and control manufacturers, suppliers and users. SMMA serves as a voice of the industry and provides a forum to develop, collect and disseminate technical and management knowledge. Publications, Market Data, Education, Foundation.

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

4025 Pleasantdale Road, Suite 420
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 447-5083 - Office (770) 446-3969 – Fax
http://www.aeecenter.org/
info@aeecenter.org – E-mail

AEE members include engineers, architects, and other professionals with an interest in energy management and co-generation, manufacturers and industries involved in energy and the environment. Publications, Education and Certification Programs are available.

Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP)

7491 N. Federal Hwy., #c5 – Suite 261
Boca Raton, FL 33487
(561) 982-9903 – Office (561) 982-9905 – Fax
http://www.aesp.org

The Association of Energy Services Professionals (formerly the Association of Demand-Side Management Professionals) is an association of nearly 2,000 utility executives, consultants, manufacturers, researchers, government regulators, and others concerned with promoting energy efficiency and value. Founded in 1989, the AESP conducts training courses, topical conferences, and workshops. We publish reports, books, a quarterly newsletter, and a new scholarly journal. Most products of the AESP are produced by our membership serving in the AESP Topic Committees. The organization also has several local chapters throughout the US and Canada.

Association for Facilities Engineers (AFE)

Formerly the American Institute of Plant Engineers (AIPE)
8180 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 305
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(888) 222-0155 - Office (513) 247-7422 – Fax
http://www.afe.org
mail@afe.org – E-mail

AFE is an organization of Facilities Managers and Plant Engineers. Local chapters. Publications and Certifications.

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)

20 No. Wacker Drive, Suite 12311
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 984-5800 - Office (312) 984-5823 – Fax
http://www.aham.org

Supplies information on the energy efficiency of specific brands of major appliances. A publications list is available upon request.

Association of Industrial Manufacturers’ Representatives (AIM/R)

222 Merchandise Mart, Suite. 1360
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 464-0092 – Office (312) 464-0091 – Fax
http://www.aimr.net/

The Association of Independent Manufacturers Representatives (AIM/R) is a trade association of independent sales representatives in the plumbing, heating, cooling, piping industry.

Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE)

Three Gateway Center, Suite 1900
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-6323 - Office (412) 286-4657 – Fax
http://www.aise.org
technology@aise.org – E-mail

The largest member-based technical organization in the iron and steel industry – worldwide, advancing technical and engineering information exchange with a focus on "International Technology for World Competition".

Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges (APPA) (Higher Education Field)

1643 Prince St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2818
(703) 684-1446 – Office (703) 549-2772 - Fax
http://www.appa.org

APPA assists facilities officers and physical plant administrators in colleges, universities, and other educational institutions throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries worldwide by promoting excellence in the administration, care, operations, planning, and construction of educational facilities.

Audio Engineering Society, Inc. (AES)

60 E. 42nd St., Room 2520
New York, NY 10165
(212) 661-8528 - Office (212) 682-0477 – Fax
http://www.aes.org
HQ@aes.org - E-mail

Professional organization for individuals and organizations involved in the audio industry. Publications.

Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA)

.P. O. Box 951807
Lake Mary, FL 32795-1807
(407) 322-6288 - Office (407) 322-7488 – Fax
http://www.afaa.org

Formed in 1953 to represent the automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems industry. Represents all segments of the industry, manufacturers, distributors, state and regional associations, users, code officials, engineers and installers. Conducts seminars on automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems nationwide.

Automatic Meter Reading Association (AMRA)

60 Revere Drive, Suite 500
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 480-9628 – Office (847) 480-9282 – Fax
http://www.amrahq.com
www@amrahq.com – E-mail

AMRA is an international nonprofit membership organization founded in 1986 in response to concerns about standardization, justification and deployment practices in the application of automatic metering and resource management technologies

BICSI (Building Industry Consultants, Telephone)

BICSI Headquarters
8610 Hidden River Parkway
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 971-1991 Or 800-242-7405 - Office
(813) 971-4311 – Fax
http://www.bicsi.org

BICSI, an international not-for-profit telecommunications association, was founded in 1974 to serve and support telephone company building industry consultants (BICs) responsible for the design and distribution of telecommunications wiring in commercial and multi-family buildings.

Biffar Normenservice

A Division of DOCUNET AG
Therese-Giehse-Platz 2
D-82110 Germering
Germany
+49 89 848158 – Office
+49 89 8419966 – Fax
http://www.docunet.de/
BIFFARnorm@docunet.de – E-mail

International Product Standards Service for enterprise wide electronic distribution of technical documents, Software for Document Management, specially technical documents

British Standards Institution (BSI)

address to:
Enquiries Section
Information Centre
BSI Standards
389 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4AL United Kingdom
+ 44 (0) 181 996 9000 - Office
+ 44 (0) 181 996 7400 – Fax
http://www.bsi.org.uk/bsi
info@bsi.org.uk – E-mail

Provides information on British Standards for building.

Building Officials and Code Administrators, Inc. (BOCA)

4051 W. Flossmoor Road
Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795
(708) 799-2300 - Office (708) 799-4981 – Fax
http://www.bocai.org
info@bocai.org – E-mail

BOCA International is a not-for-profit association dedicated to preserving the public health, safety and welfare in the built environment through the effective and efficient use and enforcement officials, design professionals, builders, materials manufacturers, and others involved in the design, construction and regulatory process. BOCA, founded in 1915, publishes the BOCA National Codes, and is a partner in the promulgation of the International Code Council’s International Plumbing, Private Sewage Disposal and Mechanical Codes, all of which are model codes suitable for adoption by government entities. BOCA maintains and delivers a wide variety of products and services in support of those Codes.

Regional Offices:

h 1245 South Sunbury Road, Suite 100, Westerville, OH 43081, Tel (614) 890-1064 Fax: (614) 890-9712

h Town Center Complex, 10830 E 45^th St, Tulsa, OK 74146-3809, Tel (918) 664-4434 Fax: (918) 664-4435

h One Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 201, Trevose, PA 19053-6338, Tel (215) 638-0554 Fax: (215) 638-4438

h 6 Omega Terrace, Latham, NY 12110-1939, Tel (518) 782-1708 Fax: (518) 783-0889

Building Owners and Managers Institute International, Inc. (BOMI)

1521 Ritchie Hwy., Suite 3A
Arnold, MD 21012
(800) 235-2664 - Office (410) 974-1935 – Fax
http://www.bomi-edu.org

Private educational institute for building operation and maintenance. Various certification programs.

Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)

Dept of the Interior, P.O. Box 25007
Denver, CO 80225
(303) 445-2783 – Office
http://www.usbr.gov/main

The mission of the Bureau of Reclamation is to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public.

Cable Tray Institute (CTI)

4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
(919) 787-5181 or (800) 883-8883 - Office
(919) 787-4916 – Fax
http://www.cabletrays.com

The Cable Tray Institute (CTI) was founded in 1991 to support the cable tray industry by engaging in research, development, education and the dissemination of information designed to enhance and increase the visibility of the industry.

Canadian Electricity Association (CEA)

One Westmount Square, Suite 1600
Montreal, Quebec H3Z 2P9, Canada]
(514) 937-6181 – Office (514) 937-6498 – Fax
http://www.canelect.ca/

The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA), founded in 1891, is the national forum and voice of the evolving electricity business in Canada. It contributes to the regional, national and international success of its members through the delivery of value-added services.

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

178 Rexdale Boulevard
Rexdale, Ontario M9W 1R3
Canada
(416) 747-4000 (800) 463-6727 - Office (416) 747-4149 – Fax
http://www.csa.ca/

CSA is in the field of standards development and the application of these standards through product certification, management systems registration, and information products.

Certified Ballast Manufacturers (CBM)

355 Lexington Avenue, 17^th Floor
New York, NY 10017-6603
(212)661-4261– Office (212) 370-9047 - Fax
http://www.certbal.org
assocmgmt@aol.com – E-mail

Certified Ballast Manufacturers (CBM) is a trade association whose members manufacture electromagnetic and high frequency (electronic) fluorescent lamp ballasts. For over 40 years, CBM has sponsored and maintained a program for certification of the performance of fluorescent lamp ballasts to standards developed by ANSI (American National Standards Institute and its predecessors).

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Superintendent of Documents, PO Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
(202) 783-3238 - Office (202) 512-2250 – Fax

http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is a codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

Commercial Item Descriptions (CID)

Order from:
Standardization Documents Order Desk Bldg. 4D
700 Robbins Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094
(215) 697-2179 – Office (215) 697-1462 - Fax

or General Services Administration, Specifications Section
7th and D Street, SW, Room 6654
Washington, DC 20407
(202) 708-9205 - Office (202) 708-9862 - Fax

Compressed Air and Gas Institute (CAGI)

1300 Sumner Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-2180
(216) 241-7333 - Office (216) 241-0105 – Fax
http://www.taol.com/cagi
cagi@taol.com – E-mail

The Compressed Air and Gas Institute is a non-profit trade organization of companies involved in the manufacturer of air and gas equipment. Publishes 900-page handbook and applications material.

Compressed Gas Association, Inc. (CGA)

1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1004
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 412-0900 – Office (703) 412-0128 – Fax
http://www.cganet.com
cga@cganet.com – E-mail

Develops and promotes safety standards and safe practices in the industrial gas industry.

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)

933 No. Plum Grove Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4758
(847) 517-1200 - Office (847) 517-1206 – Fax
http://www.crsi.org
info@crsi.org – E-mail

ConstructionNet

http://www.constructionnet.net
ConstructionNet is a resource for the buyers of construction services and products.

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)

601 Madison St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-1791
(703) 684-0300 - Office (703) 684-0465 – Fax
http://www.csinet.org

Copper Development Association (CDA)

260 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 251-7200 - Office (212) 251-7234 – Fax
http://www.copper.org
The-Copper-Page@cda.copper.org – E-mail

Supplies information on the use of copper for the production of renewable energy equipment. The organization represents copper mining companies, fabricating companies (such as brass and wire mills), smelting and refining companies, and foundries.

Council of American Building Officials (CABO)

See International Code Council

CABO has been incorporated into the International Code Council

Department of Commerce (DOC)

Order from:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4650 - Publications Sales (703) 487-4630 - Subscriptions (703) 321-8547 – Fax
http://www.doc.gov/

The National Technical Information Service is an agency of the Department of Commerce. The NTIS is the primary supplier of government publications and research reports. Request a catalog of products and services.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Procurement Policy Information

451 7^th Street, S.W. Room 5262
Washington, D.C. 20410
(202) 708-0294 – Office
http://www.hud.gov/local.html

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of the Inspector General

451 7^th Street, S.W. Room 8256
Washington, D.C. 20410-4500
(202) 708-0430 - Office

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Procurement and Contracts

Administration Support Division
451 7^th Street, S.W. Room 5266
Washington, D.C. 20410
(202) 708-1772 - Office

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business

451 7^th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20410
(202) 708-1428 - Office

Department of Transportation (DOT)

Attn: M443.2
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590
(202) 366-4000 (202) 366-7103 – Fax
http://www.dot.gov
http://www.dot.gov/contacts.htm

The Department of Transportation is composed of several organizational entities such as the United States Coast Guard, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration, each of which has its own contracting office.

Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN)

Beuth Verlag GmbH
Burggrafenstrasse 6
D - 10787 Berlin
Germany
(0 30) 26 01-22 60 (Office)
(0 30) 26 01-12 60 (Fax)

The equivalent of ANSI for Germany. The German Institute for Standards. DIN is not a government agency, but a registered association which has its office in Berlin. DIN standards are recommendations which are frequently adopted by legal bodies. Edison Electric Institute (EEI)

701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-2696
(202) 508-5000 - Office
http://www.eei.org

Represents investor-owned electric utility companies operating in the United States.

Elcon

The West Tower
1333 H St., NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-1390 - Office (202) 289-6370 – Fax
http://www.elcon.org
elcon@elcon.org – E-mail

The Electricity Consumers Resource Council (ELCON) is a national trade association of industrial consumers of electricity. ELCON was organized to promote the development and adoption of coordinated and rational federal, state and local policies that will assure adequate, reliable and efficient electricity supply for all end users at competitive prices. ELCON was organized on January 15, 1976.

Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA)

1650 S. Dixie Highway, 5^th Floor
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 338-3495 – Office
(561) 338-3496 – Fax
http://www.egsa.org
mail@egsa.org – E-mail

Represents the "On-Site Power Generating Industry"

Members include manufacturers of devices used to generate electrical power through the use of an internal combustion engine or a gas turbine coupled to a generator; their suppliers and distributors. Conducts basic and advanced training programs.

Extensive publications, standards, buyer’s guide and a 345 page handbook on the subject of On-site Power Generation. Publisher of Powerline Magazine for On-Site Power.

Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Association, Inc. (EMCWA)

P. O. Box 278
Imperial Beach, CA 91933
(619) 575-4191 – Office (619) 575-5009 – Fax
http://www.emcwa.org

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

3412 Hillview Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(415) 855-2000 - Office (415) 855-2900 – Fax
http://www.epri.com

Formed in 1973. A private collaborative research organization established by public utility companies. Charter is to carry out technical research for the benefit of the member utilities. Seven hundred utility companies participate. Reports and publications can be purchased.

Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA)

1331 Baur Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 993-2220 – Office (314) 993-1269 - Fax

Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Assoc. of Canada

10 Carlson Court, Suite 210
Rexdale, Ontario M9W 6L2
Canada
(416) 674-7410 - Office (416) 674-7412 – Fax
http://www.electro.ca

Electrical Equipment Representatives Assoc. (EERA)

P.O. Box 419264
Kansas City, MO 64141-6264
(816) 753-0210 - Office (816) 753-1954 - Fax

A trade organization limited to Sales Representative firms for electrical equipment selling to the utility industry.

Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)

1401 H Street, NW Suite 760
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 789-7200 - Office (202) 789-7201 – Fax
www.EPSA.org
epsa@mindspring.com – E-mail

Represents independent power producers and suppliers of goods and services to the competitive (deregulated) wholesale electric industry.

Electricity Association (EA)

30 Millbank
London, SW1P 4RD, United Kingdon
+44 (0) 171 963 5700 – Office
+44 (0) 171 963 5959 – Fax
http://www.electricity.org.uk

Electrification Council

701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 508-5900 - Office (202) 508-5335 – Fax
http://www.eei.org/CSM/tec
tec@eei.org – E-mail

A trade association that brings together electric utilities and trade allies to increase the market acceptance of electric technologies. Provides marketing tools and information, training courses and conferences. New edition of the Industrial and Commercial Power Distribution manual released April, 1997.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Public Information Center
401 M St., SW, 3404
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-2080 - Office (202) 260-6257 – Fax
http://www.epa.gov
Public.access@epamail.epa.gov – E-mail

Order From: Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325
(202) 783-3238 - Office (202) 275-7703 - Fax

Extensive government publications on the environment. EPA rules are federal law with financial penalties. Suggest requesting "EMF in your environment" #402-R-92-008

Factory Mutual (FM)

1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike
P.O. Box 9102
Norwood, MA 02062-9957
(617) 762-4300 - Office (617) 762-9375 – Fax
http://www.factorymutual.com

Factory Mutual provides worldwide property loss prevention engineering, research and training, through three entities.

Factory Mutual Engineering Association (FMEA)

Provides field inspections and loss consulting services. Reviews contractors plans and provides recommendations.

Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FMEC)

The business arm of the organization. Also conducts seminars and training in loss prevention.

Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC)

An independent non-profit organization that conducts research activities, including fire research.

Through its approval division, FMRC also provides third-party evaluations of fire prevention products and services, which are listed in its annual Approval Guide.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20554
(202) 418.0200 - Office
http://www.fcc.gov

In response to direction from the Congress, the FCC develops and implements policy concerning interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Office of Highway Safety (HHS-31)
400 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20590-0001
(202) 366-0411 - Office (202) 366-2249 - Fax

Order from: Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Washington, DC 20402
(202) 783-3238 – Office
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov

Federal Specifications (FS)

Order from: Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094
(215) 697-2179 - Office (215) 697-1462 – Fax
http://www.dodssp.daps.mil/

The Department of Defense Single Stock Point was created to centralize the control, distribution, and access to the extensive collection of Military Specifications, Standards, and related standardization documents either prepared by or adopted by the DoD. The DODSSP mission and responsibility was assumed by the Defense Automated Printing Service (DAPS) Philadelphia Office, in October 1990.

Federal Standards (FED-STD)

Order from: Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094
(215) 697-2179 - Office (215) 697-1462 – Fax
http://www.dodssp.daps.mil/

Federal Test Method Standards (FTM-STD)

Order from: Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094
(215) 697-2179 - Office (215) 697-2978 – Fax
http://www.dodssp.daps.mil/

Fiber Optic Association (FOA)

Fotec, Inc.
151 Mystic Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(800) 537-8254 – Office (781) 396-6155 - Office (781) 396-6395 – Fax
http://www.std.com/fotec
info@fotec.com – E-mail

A non-profit professional organization for the fiber-optic industry to develop a training curriculum and certification program. Publications on installing fiber-optic cables and equipment.

Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA)

5024-R Campbell Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21236-5974
(410) 931-8100 - Office (410) 931-8111 – Fax
http://www.podi.com/fssa
fssahq@aol.com – E-mail

The Fire Suppression System Association is a non-profit trade association of designer/installers, manufacturers and suppliers of clean agent fire suppression systems.

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA)

1901 N. Moore Street, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 525-9565 – Office (703) 525-0718
http://www.gamanet.org
information@gamanet.org – E-mail

Members are manufacturers of residential, commercial, and industrial gas appliances and equipment, including equipment used in the production, transmission, and distribution of fuel gases.

General Services Administration (GSA)

Federal Supply Service
Washington, DC 20407

Global Engineering Documents

A Division of Information Handling Services
7730 Carondelet Avenue, Suite 407
Clayton, MO 63105
(800) 854-7179, (314) 726-0444 – Office (314) 726-6418 – Fax
http://www.global.his.com

UL, ANSI, NEMA, International, Military Standards, Industry, Government Specifications & Standards

Hydraulic Institute

9 Sylvan Way
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(201) 267-9700 – Office (201) 267-9055 – Fax (201) 267-7772 – Document Ordering

A non-profit industry association for the pump manufacturing industry. Producers of pumping standards and pump publications. Publishers of the "Pump Engineering Data Book". Produced education video, "Energy Reduction in Pumps and Pumping Systems" in cooperation with the US Department of Energy.

Hydronics Institute Division of GAMA

Hydronics-the science of heating and cooling with liquids.

35 Russo Place, P.O. Box 218
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-8200 - Office (908) 464-7818 – Fax
http://www.gamanet.org

Hydronics Institute is a voluntary trade association of manufacturers of hydronic heating and cooling equipment, including boilers, various types of radiation, their accessories and controls. The Institute is engaged in a number of continuing programs, both immediate and long-range, which directly benefit its members, and provide substantial benefits to the installers, specifiers and users of their equipment. The Institute’s activities encompass a full range of services which include technical, training, and marketing functions, as well as serving as the industry’s voice in its relations with other branches of the comfort and building industries, and with official regulatory bodies.

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)

120 Wall St., 17th Floor
New York, NY 10005-4001
(212) 248-5000 - Office (212) 248-5017, 18 – Fax
http://www.iesna.org
iesna@iesna.org – E-mail

The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America was founded in 1906 to establish scientific lighting recommendations and to disseminate this information to all interested parties. It is the recognized authority on lighting in North America. Offers continuing education through section and regional meeting, technical conferences, and symposiums. It publishes the IESNA Lighting Handbook, standards, recommended practices, etc. in addition to its monthly magazine, Lighting Design and Applications, and its biannual journal. Extensive catalog of publications.

IMQ - INSTITUTO ITALIANO DEL MARCHIO DI QUALITA’

Via Quintiliano, 43
20138 Milano
Italy
02-5073.1 - Office 02-5073.271 – Fax
http://www.imq.it/
info@imq.it – E-mail

Product Safety Standards for Italy. Similar to UL in the U.S. IMQ is the acronym for the Italian Quality Mark Institute. A non-profit institution. IMQ’s primary charter is to assess and certify products and companies.

 Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)

2010-A Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(800) 456-4324 - Office (703) 549-7351 – Office (703) 549-7448 – Fax
http://www.ieci.org
ieccasey@aol.com – E-mail

Members include independent electrical contractors, small and large, primarily open shop. Promotes the interests of members regardless of their labor affiliation; works to eliminate "unwise and unfair business practices" and to protect its members against "unfair or unjust taxes and legislative enactments." Sponsors electrical apprenticeship programs; conducts research and educational programs on estimating procedures, cost control, and personnel motivation. Represents independent electrical contractors to the National Electrical Code panel. Conducts surveys on volume of sales and purchases and on type of products used. Sponsors annual legislative workshop. Has formulated National Pattern Standards for Apprentice Training for Electricians.

Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)

1101 16^th St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 857-4722 - Office (202) 857-4799 – Fax
http://www.ipaa.org

Members include independent oil and gas operators, royalty owners, and others (suppliers, drilling contractors, bankers, oil attorneys, trucking contractors, and rig building contractors) interested in the production of crude oil and natural gas.

Industrial Distribution Association (IDA)

3 Corporate Square, Ste. 201
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-2776 – Office (404) 325-2784 – Fax
http://www.ida-assoc.org

The Industrial Distribution Association is a trade association of distributors to industry, representing more than 1800 locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia.

Industrial Truck Association (ITA)

1750 K Street, NW - Suite 460
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 296-9880 – Office
http://www.indtrk.org

The Industrial Truck Association was established in 1951 to further the interests of the industry through cooperative efforts involving issues of common interest to manufacturers of forklifts, tow tractors, rough terrain vehicles, hand-pallet trucks, automated guided vehicles and their suppliers.

Information Handling Services

6160 S. Syracuse Way
Englewood, CO 80150
(800) 241-7824, (303) 790-0600 - Office (303) 799-4097 Fax
http://www.ihs.com

UL, ANSI, NEMA, International Military Standards

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)

Corporate Offices and Spectrum Magazine
345 E. 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
(212) 705-7900 – Office
http://www.ieee.org - Web Site for IEEE
http://www.spectrum.ieee.org - Web Site for Spectrum, the IEEE magazine
http://standards.ieee.org - Web Site for IEEE Standards

Publications Ordering and Membership: 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331
(908) 981-0060 - Office (908) 981-9667 - Fax

Founded in 1884. The IEEE is a worldwide technical professional society devoted to advancing the theory and application of electrical engineering, electronics and computing. The worlds largest technical society. Extensive publications. Request annual catalog of publications and services. Covers all aspects of electrical power generation, distribution and application.

Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

25 Technology Park
Norcross, GA 30092
(770) 449-0460 (800) 494-0460 - Office (770) 441-3295 – Fax
http://www.iienet.org

Founded in 1948, IIE is an international, nonprofit, professional society dedicated to advancing the technical and managerial excellence of industrial engineers.

Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits (IPC)

2215 Sanders Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9700 - Office (847) 509-9798 – Fax
http://www.ipc.org
JoAnnGalluzzi@ipc.org – E-mail

For more than 40 years, the IPC has helped to guide the electronic interconnection industry through dramatic changes. It is a trade association that brings together all of the players in this industry: designers, board manufacturers, assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers.

Instrument Society of America (ISA)

P.O. Box 2277
67 Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 549-8411 - Office (919) 549-8288 – Fax
http://www.isa.org

ISA is the international society for measurement and control.

Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)

Formerly the IPCEA
P.O. Box 440
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 394-4424 - Office (508) 394-1194 – Fax

http://www.icea.net

Order From: American National Standards Institute, Customer Service Dept., 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 (212) 642-4900 - Office (212) 302-1286 - Fax

Founded in 1925. An international association of professional cable engineers. Produces standards for electrical power cables, control and instrumentation cables, communication and portable cables. The principal standards writing body for industrial and utility cables in North America. Most standards adopted by ANSI.

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

901 Waterfall Way, Suite 602
P.O. Box 830848, Richardson, TX 75083
Richardson, TX 75080-7702
(972) 235-1455, (800) 786-4234 - Office (972) 235-3855 – Fax
http://www.iaei.com
iaei@compuserve.com – E-mail

Founded in 1928. The IAEI is a primary spokesman for electrical safety. The association is composed of electrical inspectors , associate members and corporate members. Motto "Keystone of the Electrical Industry". Active membership, various publications, bi-monthly magazine. We recommend that all electrical designers belong to the IAEI.

International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)

Suite 487, The Merchandise Mart
200 World Trade Center
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-3677 – Office (312) 527-3680 - Fax
http://www.iald.org
IALD@IALD.org – E-mail

The International Association of Lighting Designers was founded in 1969 to provide a worldwide forum for the accomplished lighting designer. The Association has developed a code of professional conduct, defined the lighting designer’s area of responsibility, and established guidelines to help the lighting designer produce comprehensive, concise documents for translating ideas into reality.

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

20001 Walnut Dr., So.
Walnut, CA 91789-2825
(909) 595-8449 - Office  (800) 451-5978 x 113 - Publications (909) 594-3690 – Fax
http://www.iapmo.org

Founded in 1926. IAPMO administers and publishes the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code. Various codes and directories. Note: The ICBO has a separate mechanical code

International Code Council (ICC)

5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 708
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 931-4533 – Office (703) 379-1546 – Fax
http://www.intlcode.org/contact.htm
staff@intlcode.org - E-mail

The mission of the ICC is to promulgate a comprehensive and compatible regulatory system for the built environment, through consistent performance-based regulations that are effective, efficient and meet government, industry and public needs.

International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)

5360 So. Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601-2258
(800) 284-4406 – Office (562) 699-0541 - Office (562) 692-3853 – Fax
http://www.icbo.org

Founded in 1922, the International Conference of Building Officials(ICBO) has provided up-to-date building and construction regulations. As publisher of the Uniform Building CodeΤ , Uniform Mechanical CodeΤ , Uniform Fire CodeΤ , International Plumbing CodeΤ , and related code documents, ICBO provides code consulting, education seminars, plan review, training videos and computer software. ICBO is a non-profit service organization owned and controlled by its member city, county, state and national building safety agencies.

International Electrical Testing Association (NETA)

P.O. Box 687
106 Stone St.
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 697-8441 - Office (303) 697-8431 – Fax
NETA@compuserve.com – E-mail

Founded in 1972. A trade association of electrical testing companies. Promotes certification and standards for electrical third party testing of installed equipment. Publications and publishers of NETA World Magazine.

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

3 rue de Varembe
P.O. Box 131
1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
41-22-919-0211 - Office 41-22-919-0300- Fax
http://www.iec.ch

The IEC is the worldwide body for developing consensus global standards in the electro-technical fields.

International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)

165 E. Union Street
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 331-2182 (800) 723-4672 - Office (315) 331-8205 – Fax
http://www.imsasafety.org
info@imsasafety.org – E-mail

Founded in 1896. A non-profit organization devoted to public safety through the signaling process. Covers the fields of fire signaling, traffic signals, street lighting, work zone signaling, fire and police dispatching. Signaling occupation certification and education. Publications and exhibits.

International Society for Measurement and Control (ISA)

67 Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
(919) 549-8411 - Office (919) 549-8288 – Fax
http://www.isa.org

Lightning Protection Institute

3335 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite E
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 577-7200 – Office (847) 577-7276 - Fax
http://www.lightning.org
Strike@Lightning.org - E-mail

The Lightning Protection Institute is a nationwide not-for-profit organization founded in 1955. Its members are dedicated to ensuring that today's lightning protection systems are the best possible quality in both materials and installation practices so that maximum safety and protection are guaranteed to all protected structures.

Lighting Research Center/Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

110 8^th Street
Watervliet Facility
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 276-8716 – Office (518) 276-2999 - Fax
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu
lic@rpi.edu – E-mail

The Lighting Research Center (LRC) is part of the School of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It was formed in 1988 with the goal of changing architecture, through lighting that is energy efficient and responsive to human needs.

The Lighting Resource

P.O. Box 48345
Minneapolis, MN 55448-0345
(612) 939-1717 – Office
(612) 933-6443 - Fax
http://www.webcom.com/lightsrc/ - Web Site

Manufacturers’ Agents National Assoc. (MANA)

23016 Mill Creek Road
P.O. Box 3467
Laguna Hills, CA 92654-3467
(714) 859-4040 - Office (714) 855-2973 – Fax
http://www.manaonline.org
mana@manaonline.org – E-mail

Nonprofit trade organization for independent manufacturers’ sales agencies and the manufacturers they represent. Covers all products and industries.

Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc.

1385 Picard Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 869-5800 – Office (301) 990-9690 – Fax
http://www.mcaa.org

Motor and Equipment Manufacturers’ Assoc.

P.O. Box 13966
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3966
(919) 549-4800 - Office (919) 549-4824 – Fax
http://www.mema.org

Trade organization of manufacturers. No literature available.

MultiMedia Telecommunications Association (MMTA)

(formerly the North American Telephone Association)
2500 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201
(800) 799-MMTA – Office (703) 907-7478 – Fax
http://www.mmta.org
info@mmta.org - E-mail

A non-profit trade organization to represent manufacturers, distributors, value added retailers, and corporate end users.

Market research reports on the telecommunications industry and various publications available on Computer-Telephone Integration and Telephone Basics.

National Academy of Sciences

2101 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20418
(202) 334-2000 - Office (202) 334-3313 - Publications (800) 624-6242 – Publications
http://www.nas.edu

Internet: gopher.nas.edu or Mosaic at www.nas.edu

Also includes: National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council.

Established by Congress in 1863. Produces national policy studies. Four thousand national technical experts are contributing members. Numerous publications.

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 368-5242 – Office
http://www.nahb.com

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)

P.O. Box 218340
Houston, TX 77218-8340
(713) 492-0535 - Office (713) 492-8254 – Fax
http://www.nace.org

Since 1943, NACE International provides industry and government with publications, training and certification programs, conferences, and standards and reports relating to the prevention and control of materials corrosion.

National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)

1100 Corporate Square Drive, Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 991-9000 – Office (314) 991-3060 – Fax
http://www.naed.org

NAED is a provider of programs that help electrical distributors to grow and provide service to suppliers, end users and the public.

 National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (NAPHCC)

180 S. Washington Street, P.O. Box 6808
Falls Church, VA 22040
(703) 237-8100 or (800) 533-7694 - Office (703) 237-7442 – Fax
http://www.naphcc.org
naphcc@naphcc.org – E-mail

National Association of Power Engineers, Inc.

1 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-NAPE - Office (413) 592-1998 – Fax
http://www.powerengineers.com

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

327 S. Adams St.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 877-5551 or (800) 552-3506 - Office (817) 877-0324 – Fax
http://www.nawic.org
nawic@onramp.net – E-mail

NAWIC is an international association that promotes and supports the advancement and employment of women in the construction industry.

National Bureau of Standards (NBS)

This organization became the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on August 23, 1988. (see National Institute of Standards and Technology)

National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association

7101 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 901
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 907-3202 - Office (301) 907-7897 – Fax
http://www.alarm.org
staff@alarm.org – E-mail

Founded in 1948. A non-profit trade organization for individuals and companies in the alarm industry. Publications and Occupational Certifications.

National Cable Television Association (NCTA)

1724 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1969
(202) 775-3550 - Office (202) 775-3698 – Fax
http://www.ncta.com

The National Cable Television Association is the cable industry’s major trade association. Founded in 1952, NCTA’s primary mission is to provide its members with a strong national presence by providing a single, unified voice on issues affecting the cable industry.

 National Conference of Standard Laboratories (NCSL)

1800 30th St., Suite 305B
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-3339 - Office (303) 440-3384 – Fax
http://www.ncsl-hq.org
ncsl-staff@ncsl-hq.org – E-mail

NCSL is a nonprofit organization, whose membership is open to any company with an interest in the science of measurement and its application in research, development, education, or commerce.

National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, Inc. (NCSBCS)

505 Huntmar Park Drive, Suite 210
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 437-0100 - Office (704) 481-3596 – Fax
http://www.ncsbcs.org

Founded 1967. An organization which, on behalf of the nations state governors, promotes public safety through standardization and universal adoption of building codes. Members include governor-appointed delegates, state and local building officials, architects, engineers, building contractors, manufacturers of building materials and equipment, national associations and corporation, federal government officials, and insurance organizations. Provides forums and liaison with other interested code and construction organizations.

National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC)

66 Morris Ave., Suite 1A
Springfield, NJ 07081-1409
(201) 564-5859 – Office (973) 564-7480 – Fax
http://www.ncac.com/index.html
info@ncac.com – E-mail

 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)

7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-2652 - Office (301) 907-8768 – Fax
http://www.ncrp.com
ncrp@ncrp.com – E-mail

The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) is and has been active in the areas of radiation protection and measurements since its inception as "The Advisory Committee on X-Ray and Radium Protection" in 1929.

 National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. (NECA)

3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 1100
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-3110 - Office (301) 215-4500 – Fax
http://www.necanet.org
webmaster@necanet.org – E-mail

Comprised of electrical contractors erecting, installing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining electric and telecommunications equipment, wiring, controls, and appliances. Provides labor relations and member services, including management development, marketing and sales support, research and education, codes and standards, government relations, and joint relations with suppliers of electric power and products. Also publishes monthly magazine, Electrical Contractor.

There are approximately 4,000 member companies organized into 119 independent chapters nationwide.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

1300 North 17^th Street, Suite 1847
Rosslyn, VA 22209
(703) 841-3200 - Office (703) 841-3300 – Fax
http://www.nema.org

Comprised of companies that manufacture equipment used for the generation, transmission, distribution, control, and utilization of electric power, such as electrical machinery, motors, wire and cable, and equipment for industrial automation, construction, medical diagnostic imaging, communication, and lighting. Develops product standards covering such matters as nomenclature, ratings, performance, testing, labeling and dimensions; participates in developing National Electrical Code and advocates its acceptance by State and local authorities; contributes to the development of American National Standards. Also publishes annual Electrical Standards and Product Guide and monthly newsletter Electro-industry.

National Electrical Mfrs. Representatives Assoc. (NEMRA)

200 Business Park Drive, Suite 301
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 273-6780 – Office
http://www.nemra.org
nemrahq@nemra.org – E-mail

The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association promotes the use of independent manufacturers representatives.

National Electrical Testing Association (NETA)

P.O. Box 687
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 697-8441 - Office (303) 697-8431 – Fax
http://www.electricnet.com/neta/index.htm

National Elevator Industry (NEI)

185 Bridge Plaza, N
Ft. Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-3211 - Office (201) 944-5483 - Fax

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

60 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
(800) 344-3555 - (617) 770-3000 - Office
(617) 770-0700 - (800) 593-NFPA – Fax
http://www.nfpa.org/home.html

The mission of NFPA, which was organized in 1896, is to reduce the burden of fire on the quality of life by advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research and education for fire and related safety issues. The NFPA produces the National Electrical Code, as well as various fire and hazardous materials codes.

National Hydropower Association (NHA)

122 C Street, NW, Fourth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 383-2530 - Office (202) 383-2531 – Fax
http://www.hydro.org
hydroinfo@hydro.org - E-mail

Association of independent power producers, investor-owned utilities, public utilities, equipment manufacturers, developers, engineers, and attorneys involved in the hydroelectric industry.

National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

1090 Vermont Avenue, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005-4905
(202) 289-7800 – Office (202) 289-1092 - Fax
http://www.nibs.org/nibshome.htm
nibs@nibs.org – E-mail

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established by the Congress to serve the public interest by promoting a more rational regulatory environment for the building community, by facilitating the introduction of new and innovative technology, and disseminating nationally recognized technical information.

National Institute for Federal Procurement

11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1100
Rockville, MD 20852-3030
(301) 816-8950, Ext. 2400 - Office (301) 816-8945 – Fax
http://www.ucg.com

Publishes documents to aid contractors seeking federal work. Suggest ordering their complimentary copy of "Yellow Pages of Federal Procurement". This is an excellent starting point and reference for all existing or potential federal contractors.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30333
(404) 639-3771 - Office
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html

NIOSH is the research counterpart of OSHA. Numerous publications. Provides research on work related disease and illness, toxic materials and potential work hazards.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Publications and Programs

(Under the Department of Commerce)

Publications and Programs Inquiries, Room A901, Administration Building
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
(301) 975-3058 - Office (301) 926-1630 – Fax
http://www.nist.gov
inquiries@nist.gov – E-mail

This is a non-regulatory federal agency within the Commerce Department’s Technology Administration. NIST’s primary mission is to promote economic growth by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1901 as the National Bureau of Standards, the Institute was renamed and assigned new responsibilities in 1988.

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Standards and Certification

(Under the Department of Commerce)

National Center for Standards and Certification Information
Bldg. 820, Room 164
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
(301) 975-4040, -4038, -4036, or -5155 - Office (301) 926-1559 – Fax
http://www.nist.gov
ncsci@nisi.gov - E-mail<