Codes & Standards
ASCE Standards provide technical guidelines for promoting safety, reliability, productivity, and efficiency in civil engineering. Many of our standards are referenced by model building codes and adopted by state and local jurisdictions. They also provide guidance for design projects around the world.
Join a committeeCall for new ASCE/EWRI Water Regulatory Standards Committee members
The ASCE/EWRI Water Regulatory Standards Committee is seeking new members to revise the current version of standard 60-12, Guideline for Development of Effective Water Sharing Agreements.
The deadline to apply for this committee is Friday, May 2, 2025. Apply on the application page, choose “EWRI” and then choose “Water Regulatory (ASCE/EWRI 40, 60)”.
Call for new ASCE 11 Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Building Committee Members
The ASCE/SEI 11 Committee is currently seeking additional Producer and Regulatory members to improve membership balance that facilitates consensus building among all categories: Producer, Consumer, and General Interest, and Regulatory.
The deadline to apply for the ASCE 11 Committee is Monday, May 5, 2025. Selected committee members will be notified shortly after that date.
Apply on the application page, choose “SEI” and then choose “ASCE 11–Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings”.
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Eligible ASCE members can vote in the election from 12:01 a.m. ET on May 1, 2025 through 11:59 p.m. ET on June 1, 2025. ASCE login information is required to participate. If you need assistance, please contact customer service at 1-800-548-2723. Prefer a paper ballot? Contact Wendy Dinwiddie before May 21, 2025.
published standards with multiple editions of most standards available
committees producing ASCE standards
members directly engaged in standards development
ASCE/SEI 24-24
helps community officials and floodplain managers to protect public safety and property.
Peer-to-Peer Standards Exchange Forum
Come join the discussion about ASCE Standards! The Peer-to-Peer Standards Exchange is a new ASCE Collaborate forum to discuss technical issues about ASCE standards. Dive into your technical area with questions and issues with your community. Members can ask and answer questions. Nonmembers will have view-only capability.
Flood Resistant Design and Construction
Provides minimum requirements for flood resistant design and construction of structures that...
Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water and Wastewater/Stormwater Utilities
Provides guidelines on the evaluation and enhancement of physical security of facilities...
Guidelines for Operational Hail Suppression Programs
Provides a general overview of the science and technology of hail suppression...
Get involved with Standards
Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASCE has a rigorous and formal process overseen by the Codes & Standards Committee (CSC). Standards are created or updated by a balanced, volunteer standards committee, followed by a public review period.
All standards are updated or reaffirmed at least every 5 years. ASCE's standards program is regularly audited to ensure compliance with the ASCE Rules for Standards Committees and that it is consistent with ANSI requirements.
ASCE/SEI 7
Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-22, is the nationally adopted loading standard for general structural design.
Contact ASCE Standards Office staff
For general inquiries, please contact standards@asce.org.
- Teresa Metcalfe, Director, Standards
+1 703-295-6122
tmetcalfe@asce.org - James Neckel, Manager, Standards Development
UESI
+1 703-295-6176
jneckel@asce.org - Tanner Johnston, Manager, Standards Development
EWRI, COPRI, CTA
+1 703-295-6109
tjohnston@asce.org
- Jordanna Bucciere, Manager, Standards Development
SEI
+1 703-295-6050
jbucciere@asce.org - Amanda Myers, Manager, Standards Development
AEI, EMI, G-I, C-I, T&DI, CTA (ASD)
+1 703-295-6123
amyers@asce.org