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Accounting StandardsSearch for Online Standards & Codes
Some standards are not available to libraries to purchase in online format. To explore all standards currently available, also search the print collection.
Online Technical Standards Collections
The Library subscribes to technical standards through the following collections.
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ASTM Standards & Digital Library
Technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Also includes all manuals/monographs, technical papers, data series and journals.
materials, products, systems, testing, standards, American Society for Testing and Materials
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Techstreet Enterprise
Access standards from CSA, ICC, IEEE, ISO, and more. To request a standard we don't have, or if you have questions or technical difficulties, please email Carrie Barrett.
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ASM Handbooks OnlineFrom the Materials Information Society, these handbooks describe the properties and performance of materials, particularly metals and alloys, and the manufacturing and fabrication processes for components.materials, standards, handbook, metals, manufacturing, fabrication
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American Welding Society eLibraryThe American Welding Society's standards library. Includes the Welding Handbook.
welding, handbook, standards
Don't know the exact name of the standard you are looking for?
On request, Conestoga may purchase online access to standards available through Techstreet. Browse their full catalogue by keyword, subject, etc.
Online Codes
The Library subscribes to the following codes online.
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National Building Code of Canada
Includes Structural Commentaries Details the technical provisions for the design and construction of new buildings, as well as the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings.
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National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings
Unable to access? Please email eResources support.
Sets out technical requirements for the energy efficient design and construction of new buildings.
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National Fire Code of Canada
Unable to access? Please email eResources support.
Details fire safety requirements for buildings, structures and areas where hazardous materials are used, and addresses fire protection and prevention in buildings and facilities.
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National Plumbing Code of Canada
Unable to access? Please email eResources support.
Details technical provisions for the design and installation of new plumbing systems and the extension, alteration and repair of existing plumbing systems.
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Ontario Building Code 2012
New! - Unlimited Users Access a PDF version of the Ontario Building Code.
Looking for added functionality, like search capabilities and definitions? Try the free version of the Ontario Building Code from MyBulidingCode: MyBuildingCode.com. Just create a My Building Code account, or login using your Google or Apple account. You can download the App after logging in, or use the web version.
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Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1: safety standard for electrical installationsAvailable through Techstreet. Please note to view CSA codes in Techstreet, you must install "FileOpen". A link to this free software is provided by Techstreet found under their "Tools" section on the left hand side or through our Techstreet Libguide.
Search Conestoga's Standards & Codes in Print
Search the print collection below by key words, title, or standard / code number.
Example Search:
When looking for SAFEGUARDING OF MACHINERY : CSA STANDARD Z432-04
You could search for:
- Safeguarding of Machinery or
- Z432-04 or
- Canadian Standards Association or
- Do a search for the word "specifications" and the topic of your standard (for example you could search for specifications safeguarding machinery).