PCI accredited as standards developer

摘要

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has accredited PCI to develop voluntary consensus standards for the design, detailing, fabrication, transport, and erection of precast/prestressed concrete products. The ability to develop standards directly rather than solely through participation in other organizations has many benefits for PCI and our members. The International Code Council requires all standards referenced by its codes to have been developed and maintained by a consensus process. Accreditation allows PCI to set the standards used by our industry rather than wait for another organization to develop them-or worse, be required to follow standards developed by another organization less knowledgeable than PCI about precast concrete. Accreditation also elevates the prestige of PCI. This article summarizes the ANSI procedures for developing standards as implemented by PCI.