The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.

Established in 1956 as Joint Trust Agreements between the elevator industry association, inc. and L/U #3, IBEW (EE Division) for the purpose of education, apprenticeship and safety training, and employment services for L/U #3, IBEW (EE Division) members in the NY Metropolitan Area.

MESA, established in 1954, as a nonprofit association, is comprised of industry professionals. Our purpose is to promote public safety in the usage of all vertical transportation, meet to exchange ideas which will result in a better understanding within the elevator industry, review laws and changes pertaining to elevator codes.

NEIEP was established in 1967 by Joint Agreement of the NEII and the IUEC for the purpose of providing an exclusive program for educating and training elevator constructor mechanics and helpers.

The National Institute of Building Sciences, authorized by Congress in 1974, is a nonprofit nongovernmental organization that brings together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests to identify and resolve building process and facility performance problems. The Institute serves as an authoritative source of advice for both the private and public sectors with respect to the use of building science and technology.

CPWR focuses on safety and health in construction and related economics issues. CPWR is the research, development, and training arm of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO.

The Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA) is an active group of elevator enthusiasts in tune with the changes & developments within the Canadian vertical lift industry with members from all regions of Canada – Eastern, Central and Western, as well as international. CECA members are engaged in all levels of government in areas including: Labour Relations, CSA, Harmonization, Industry Advisory, Industry Working Relationships, Apprenticeship, Education and much more!

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a membership association serving industry, government, consumers and other interested parties in Canada and the global marketplace. A leading developer of standards and codes, CSA aims to enhance public safety, improve quality of life, preserve the environment and facilitate trade. To help people understand and apply standards, CSA offers information products and training. The Canadian Standards Association is a division of CSA Group.

CSA International is a provider of product testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other products. Recognized in the U.S., Canada and around the world, CSA’s marks appear on billions of products worldwide. CSA International is a division of CSA Group, which also includes CSA, developer of standards and codes, and QMI, a leading North American management systems registrar.

The National Research Council’s IRC is Canada’s construction technology center. Established in 1947, IRC provides research, building code development and materials evaluation services. Working with partners, IRC addresses issues that have a large economic impact, assisting industry to innovate and develop technologies that are safe, durable and cost effective.