Standards
David has been involved in many different Standards Develpment Organizations over his engineering career
Standards Development Organizations
ASTM
The purpose of ASTM International is to create consensus-based technical standards that improve the quality, safety, reliability, and compatibility of materials, products, systems, and services used worldwide. These standards are developed by experts from industry, government, academia, and other stakeholders.
NSF
The purpose of NSF International standards is to protect public health and ensure product safety and quality, especially for products that affect food, water, consumer goods, and public environments.
CSA
The purpose of CSA standards is to create recognized safety, performance, and quality requirements for products, systems, and services used in industry and everyday life. These standards help ensure things are safe, reliable, and compatible across manufacturers and regions.
UL
The purpose of UL standards is to ensure that products, systems, and materials are safe, reliable, and perform as intended before they reach the market.
NFPA
The purpose of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards is to reduce the risk and impact of fire, electrical hazards, and related safety threats by providing widely accepted safety codes and best-practice guidelines. These standards help protect people, property, and the environment.
Committee Involvement
ASTM
- Chair of subcommittee ASTM E60.13 on Sustainable Manufacturing
- Vice Chair of subcommittee ASTM E60.21 on Sustainable Terminology
- Past Secretary on ASTM F17.10
- Involved in committees F17, E60 and E05 for almost 20 years
CSA
- Participated in CSA B137 Compendium Standard on Thermoplastic Pressure Piping
- Past Technical Committee member of CSA B214 Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems
- Participated in CAN/CSA-C448 Design and Installation of Earth Energy Systems
NFPA
- Technical Committee member of NFPA committee on NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D
NSF
- Participated in NSF/ANSI 14
- Participated in NSF/ANSI/CAN 61
- Participated in NSF/ANSI 358
UL
- Member of UL TC 1820 on standards UL 1820, UL 1887, UL 2846