Standards Development Organizations

Many standards development organizations (SDOs) are working to develop codes and standards needed to prepare for the commercialization of alternative fuel vehicle technologies.

The following graphic templates show the SDOs responsible for leading the support and development of key codes and standards for hydrogen-related technologies.

More vehicle fuel national templates are available from the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center.

Codes and Standards Development Organizations and Roles
Organization		Responsibility
AGA	American Gas Association	Materials testing standards
API	American Petroleum Institute	Equipment standards for petroleum production, storage and handling
ASHRAE	American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers	Promoting sustainability through research, standards writing, publishing, and education
ASME	American Society of Mechanical Engineers	Mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering, design codes and standards
ASTM	American Society for Testing and Materials	Technical test standards for materials, products, systems
CGA	Compressed Gas Association	Equipment design and performance standards for compressed gas systems and components
CSA	CSA Standards	U.S. and Canadian equipment standards
GTI	Gas Technology Institute	Supplies technical support and training for the energy industry
ICAO	International Civil Aviation Organization	Promotes understanding and security through cooperative aviation regulation
ICC	International Code Council	Family of model building codes, including the International Fire Code
IEC	International Electrotechnical Commission	International performance standards
IEA	International Energy Agency	Energy policy advisor to 28 member countries ensuring clean energy for their citizens
ISO	International Organization for Standardization	Supports U.S. concerns at key international codes and standards
OIML	International Organization of Legal Metrology	Intergovernmental treaty organization
IPHE	International Partnership for Hydrogen Economy	Facilitating commercial utilization activities related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
IEEE	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers	Electrical standards
NFPA	National Fire Protection Association	Model codes and standards, including the National Electric Code
NIST	National Institute of Standards and Technology	Measurement standards
SAE	Society of Automotive Engineers	Vehicle standards
UL	Underwriters Laboratory	Equipment and performance testing standards
UN	United Nations	Developing friendly relations among nations to promote social progress and human rights