Canada - Quèbec - Bureau de normalisation du Quèbec (BNQ) - Information on the standardization process and how to participate, about standards conformity certification activities, management systems registration and laboratory assessment services. Canada - SCC.CA - Standards Council of Canada USA - ANSI - American National Standards Institute (ANSI) USA - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Publishes fire and building safety standards, including the National Electrical Code. USA - ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. - publishes standards in the areas of HVAC and refrigeration. USA - NIST - The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology is a federal technology agency that works with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc. - (ABYC) - develops consensus safety standards for the design, construction, equipage, maintenance, and repair of small craft, also provides martine technician training and certification. Information on membership and publications; contact address. USA - National Information Standards - A standards developer for the American National Standards Institute and the national clearinghouse for voluntary standards development in the U.S. USA - NMEA - National Marine Electronics Association; issues standards for interfacing marine electronics devices. BC Safety Authority - Permits, Contractors, Standards - The British Columbia Safety Authority is an independent, self-funded corporation that provides cost-effective and essential safety services to business, industry and the general public.