This technical compendium eliminates the need for constant Googling of codes and standards terms! A code is any set of standards set forth and enforced under the law by a local government agency for the protection of public safety and health. A standard is a consensus-driven technical document created by Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), often in coordination with code-making organizations seeking guidance from SDOs on a particular material, product, process, or service.
Use this list of industry-related abbreviations and acronyms to save time and stay up-to-date.
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ACORE
American Council on Renewable Energy
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AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency
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AGA
American Gas Association
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AHRI
Air Conditioning , Heating &Refrigeration
Institute (formerly GAMA)
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ANSI
American National Standards Institute
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ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air-
Conditioning Engineers
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ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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ASTM
ASTM International
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B
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BTU
British Thermal Unit
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C
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CARB
California Air Resource Board
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CCBFC
Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes
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CNG
Compressed Natural Gas
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CPSC
Consumer Products Safety Commission
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CSA -A
Canadian Standards Association
America (U.S.)
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CSA
Canadian Standards Association
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CSIA
Chimney Safety Institute of America
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D
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DOE
Department of Energy
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E
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EC
Environment Canada
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EERE
Office of Efficiency and Renewable Energy (USEDOE)
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EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
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EROEI
Energy Return on Energy Invested
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F
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FERC
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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FTC
Federal Trade Commission
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FU
Fuel Utilization
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G
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GBS
Green Building Standard
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GHG
Green House Gas
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H
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HHV
Higher Heating Value
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HPBEF
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Education Foundation
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HUD
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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I
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ICC
International Code Council
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IBC
International Building Council
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IRC
International Residential Code
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IMC
International Mechanical Code
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IFGC
International Fuel Gas Code
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ISO
International Organization for Standardization
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L
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LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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LHV
Lower Heating Value
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LNG
Liquefied Natural Gas
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LPG
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
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M
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MANE-VU
Mid Atlantic/ Northeast Visibility Union
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MARAMA
Mid Atlantic Regional Air Managers Association
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N
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NAECA
National Appliance Energy Conservation Act
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NAHB
National Association of Home Builders
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NBC
National Building Code (Canada)
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NCSG
National Chimney Sweeps Guild
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NESCAUM
North East States for Coordinated Air Use Management
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NFGC
National Fuel Gas Code
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NFI
National Fireplace Institute
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NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
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NG
Natural Gas
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NIST
Natural Resources Canada
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O
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OAQPS
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
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OOFDA
Outdoor Open Flame Decorative Appliance
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OWHH
Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heaters
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P
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PAH
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
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PFI
Pellet Fuel Institute
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PTPACC
Provincial/ Territorial Policy Advisory Committee on Codes
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R
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RPO
Regional Planning Organization (Multi-use Air Agencies)
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S
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SDO
Standards Development Organization
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STP
Standards Technical Panel
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T
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TAG
Technical Advisory Group
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TF
Task Force
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U
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UL
Underwriters Laboratory
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USGBC
U.S. Green Building Council
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V
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VISTAS
Visibility Improvement Association of the Southeast
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W
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WRAP
Western Regional Air Partnership (An RPO)
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WESTAR
Western States Air Resources Council
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WETT
Wood Energy Technology Transfer, Inc.
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