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Explore available free standards online, including ASTM, NFPA, and ASSIST. Learn how to access, register, and access up-to-date versions. Printing and downloading options vary.
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Free Access to Standards Pauline Melgoza July 18, 2014 Science & Engineering Librarian Texas A&M University Libraries
What is available? • You can find a few free standards online offered by organizations • You can also find pirated standards online • I prefer to access from a authentic site
ASTM • Must register for an account • Standard referenced may not be the most recent or up-to-date version available • Though, you can buy the current version on their site • Printing and downloading not available
NFPA • Must register for an account • Access to standards and codes • Must allow cookies to be able to view documents • Printing and downloading not available
ASSISThttp://quicksearch.dla.mil/ • Can register for an account but don’t need it to see documents • Access to standards and specifications • Printing and downloading available available