Please note that some of the standards we subscribe to for the Construction programs will also be located under the General standards because they are used by several different SAIT schools. Print copies of standards and codes are located on Level 1 of the Library.
Engineering Workbench provides access various digital standards, including all ASME and BPVC codes, select API and ISO standards, the Alberta Building Code, the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada, and the National Plumbing Code of Canada.
Contains the entire collection of CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standards and related documents. Some of the documents are quite large and may take couple of minutes to open.
Contains over 12,000 ASTM standards used by scientists, engineers and government agencies for commercial and industrial research, as well as product testing and development.
Provides access to all National Fire Protection Agency codes and standards. Provided free of charge by NFPA for personal use. Requires registration to access.
Print copies of standards & codes for the Building Trades include:
Print copies of standards for Plumbing and Pipe Trades include:
For the Construction Project Management programs we have:
For the Architectural and Engineering programs we have print copies of:
The National Building Code and derivatives (National Electrical, Energy, and Fire codes as well as Alberta versions of the codes) are available as a free download for personal use. The NRC has made it very easy, with a direct download option from their archive:
As well, the NRC is now offering free electronic access to the related user’s guides, including:
Building Standata The Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Building Code STANDATA. Some are issued under the authority of the code or the Safety Codes Act as provincewide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that provide general advice on related matters.
To learn more about the services we provide for the Construction programs, contact Jessica Norman.