Another method of searching for standards is through search interfaces by subject, by category, or by committee.
Standards go through a development cycle. Some databases and websites provide access to standards at different stages (i.e. active; draft; redline; withdrawn; etc.).
The word ‘standards’ has been used interchangeably with ‘specifications’, ‘regulations’, and ‘codes’. It is useful to keep this in mind when searching.
Note: Standards are usually not available free of charge. The Library subscribes to some standards databases. Inter-library loan is not available for standards. We suggest that users purchase their own copy from the appropriate standards agency (e.g. CSA).
Search or browse by ICS (International Classification of Standards). UG has print copies of a limited number of standards (search Omni by standard number).
