2 ©2013 Ann Brigida

Figure 1: Examples of standards used in daily life

3 ©2013 Ann Brigida

Figure 2: App icons on an Apple iPhone

4 ©2013 Ann Brigida

Figure 3: Hierarchy of 'winners' in rock, paper, scissors game. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

5 ©2013 Ann Brigida

6 ©2013 Ann Brigida

1 Microsoft has released a Web Karaoke Standard. For fun, visit http://www.beanstalk-inc.com/blog/2012/11/29/the-karaoke-

web-standard/ 2 Aeronautical Information Manual, Office Guide to Basic Flight Information and ATC Procedures, Federal Aviation

Administration, February 9, 2012 http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/Index.htm 3 www.webstore.ansi.org 4 The term “app,” itself (short for “application”) has become a de facto standard primarily used to describe application software

that can run on a mobile device such as a smartphone. 5 http://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-t/oth/23/01/T230100000C0004PDFE.pdf. Other information about mobile broadband is

available at http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/publications/Pages/recs.aspx 6 Graham Walker and Douglas Walker, The Official Rock, Paper, Scissors Guide, copyright 2004 by Fireside, NYC, NY 7 http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1936/whats-the-origin-of-rock-paper-scissors 8 http://www.worldrps.com/ 9 Avista Management vs. Wausau Underwriters Insurance Company, CNN Money, article by Roger Parloff

http://money.cnn.com/2006/06/07/magazines/fortune/rps_fortune/index.htm 10 The U.S.A. Rock Paper Scissors League National Championship, April 9, 2006, Las Vegas, NV 11 Skype™ is a communication platform owned by Microsoft 12 Bureau of Labor and Statistics publishes the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system which is used by Federal

statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating

data. http://www.bls.gov/soc/

7 ©2013 Ann Brigida

Table 1: Standards Supporting “A Day in the Life”

This table shows the critical role standards play in our day-to-day lives

Story element Topic Standard/Code/Recommended Practice

Notes/URLs

Friday in June Calendar NIST http://web.archive.org/web/19970729054119/http://physics.nist.gov/GenInt/Time/ancient.html

Alarm clock Time NIST http://web.archive.org/web/19970729054135/http://physics.nist.gov/GenInt/Time/early.html

EDT Time zones NIST http://web.archive.org/web/19970729054301/http://physics.nist.gov/GenInt/Time/boulder.html

Bed linens (sheets)

Thread count, flammability

ASTM D4850-12 ASTM D4850 - 12 Standard Terminology Relating to Fabrics and Fabric Test Methods ASTM D 3775, Standard Test Method for Fabric Count of Woven Fabric.

Refer to bibliography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_of_textile_measurement -

Slippers Footwear ASTM D1630 - 06(2012) Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Abrasion Resistance (Footwear Abrader)

http://www.astm.org/Standards/D1630.htm

Coffee pot Household appliances, measurement, performance, electrical

IEC 60661 Amd.2 Ed. 2.0 b:2005 Amendment 2 - Methods for measuring the performance of electric household coffee makers

Light Electrical installation, luminaires

IEC 60364-1 Ed. 5.0 b:2005 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 1: Fundamental principles, assessment of general characteristics, definitions"

Stove Appliance, gas, electric, heat

IEC 60335-2-102 Ed. 1.1 b:2009 "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-102: Particular requirements for gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections"

Coffee 217 standards related to coffee

ISO 4052:1983 Coffee -- Determination of caffeine content (Reference method)

Dog food ingredients, preparations, packaging

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) requires that all animal foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled. In addition, canned pet foods must be processed in conformance with the low acid canned food regulations to ensure the pet food is free of viable microorganisms, see Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 113 (21 CFR 113)

8 ©2013 Ann Brigida

Story element Topic Standard/Code/Recommended

Practice Notes/URLs

Fence ASTM Standards for Fence Materials and Products: 12th Edition (CD-ROM)

http://www.astm.org/BOOKSTORE/COMPS/FENCECD12.htm

Each city/regional authority has its own fence height regulations. See, for instance: http://www.ci.newark.ca.us/images/uploads/pubwks/pdfs/BuildingInspection/B-137_Residential_Fence_Requirements.pdf

Animal rescue Treatment of animals, care of animals, condition of facility

Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, The Association of Shelter Veterinarians, 2010, available in PDF

Bacon U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA_Food Standards and Labeling Policy Book, April 2005, also 9 CFR 318.10

Eggs USDA United States Standards, Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs, AMS 56, July 20, 2000

Juice juice processing, juice carton

ASTM F918-09 Standard Specification for Noncarbonated Mechanically Refrigerated, Beverage Dispenser (Visible Product)

On January 19, 2001, the FDA published a final rule in the Federal Register that requires processors of juice to develop and implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems for their processing operations (66 FR 6138, and Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Part 120

Apps Proprietary http://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-t/oth/23/01/T230100000C0004PDFE.pdf

iPad (memory chips, etc.)

Memory, chips, operating system, interface, processor, 4G, LTE, retinal display, battery power

IEEE, P1823 - Standard for a Universal Power Adapter for Mobile Devices

School class size, standardized tests, building safety

Too numerous to list, but there's an app for learning standards https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-core-standards/id439424555?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/common-core-standards/id439424555?mt=8

School bus The U.S. government has established 35 safety standards to help ensure safe school bus transportation and states are free to pass even stricter regulations.

Bathroom Faucets, shower, toilet

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A112.18.1/Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B125.1 standard for Plumbing Supply Fittings,

http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/faq_bs.html

Shower Shower IEC 60335-2-105 Ed. 1.1 b:2008 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-105: Particular requirements for multifunctional shower cabinets

9 ©2013 Ann Brigida

Story element Topic Standard/Code/Recommended

Practice Notes/URLs

Song Musical notation, notes

Standard Scales and Notation http://www.musicopedia.com/scales/0-notation.php

Toy cars/Matchbox

Manufacturing, safety, sustainability

UL Environment has launched its revised EcoLogo Standard for Sustainability for Toys: CCD 172, May 2012

http://www.ul.com/global/documents/offerings/businesses/environment/press/ULE_toystandard.pdf

Sanding Multitude of standards

http://www.fine-tools.com/G10019.htm

Keyboard Electrical, functional UL 469 (Ed. 4) Standard for Musical Instruments and Accessories

Band members

IEEE 1599: A NEW STANDARD FOR MUSIC EDUCATION, Adriano Barate, Goffredo Hau; Luca A. Ludovico

Video games electronics, software, communication protocol, data transfer, content rating, display metrology, colorimetry

UL 60065 (Ed. 7) Standard for Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus - Safety Requirements

IEC 61196-5 Ed. 2.0 en:2012 Coaxial communication cables - Part 5: Sectional specification for CATV trunk and distribution cables

Necklace product safety ASTM F2923-11 Standard Specification for Consumer Product Safety for Children’s Jewelry

TV Multitude of standards

IEC 62028 Ed. 1.0 b:2002 General methods of measurement for digital television receivers

IEC 61606-1 Ed. 2.0 en:2009 Audio and audiovisual equipment - Digital audio parts - Basic measurement methods of audio characteristics - Part 1: General

CSA C382-11 Energy performance of televisions and displays

Stairs Standard height, International Building Code, [ 2009 (Sixth Printing) ], Chapter 10, Means of Egress, 1009.4 Stair treads and risers

Traffic Roads/lights ASTM E2300-09 Standard Specification for Highway Traffic Monitoring Devices

Hopetown Senior Center

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Assisted Living (regulated by state), nursing homes

ADA Amendments Act of 2008 PL 110-325 (S 3406) An Act To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 9/25/2008

http://www.cms.gov

Counseling staff member

HR ANSI-SHRM Performance Management, Nov. 30, 2012, ANSI/SHRM xxx.2012

10 ©2013 Ann Brigida

Story element Topic Standard/Code/Recommended

Practice Notes/URLs

Negotiating Contracts

FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) Part 15

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/90-37/html/15.html

Project plan Project Management ISO 21500:2012, Guidance on project management

ISO 21500:2012, Guidance on project management

Gas station Safety, health As expected, NFPA has numerous standards for self-service gasoline stations

SUV The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a legislative mandate under Title 49 of the United States Code, Chapter 301, Motor Vehicle Safety, to issue Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Regulations to which manufacturers of motor vehicle and equipment items must conform and certify compliance. FMVSS 209 was the first standard to become effective on March 1, 1967.

Car inspection Varies by state regulation

iPod tunes mpg3, communication protocol, wireless

ISO/IEC 29341-4-10:2011 Information technology - UPnP Device Architecture - Part 4-10: Audio Video Device Control Protocol - Level 2 - Audio Video Transport Service

Text broadband, wireless, In 2002, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) established a Mobile Broadband Wireless Access (MBWA) working group.[16] They developed the IEEE 802.20 standard in 2008, with amendments in 2010

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2009/05/invented-text-messaging.html

Dry cleaners 178 records found-solvents, safety, measurement, etc.

National and international ISO 105-D01:2010 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part D01: Colour fastness to drycleaning using perchloroethylene solvent

Airport flight board

digital signage Underwriters Laboratories BSR/UL 48B-201x Changing Message Signs and Displays

http://www.nssn.org/search/DetailResults.aspx?docid=1215501&selnode=

Airport security

scanners, radiation, safety

T.S.A. has numerous regulations and standards for airport security

B & O Railroad

UFC 4-860-03 2/13/2008 United Facilities Criteria (UFC) Railroad Track Maintenance and Safety Standards

11 ©2013 Ann Brigida

Story element Topic Standard/Code/Recommended

Practice Interesting Information

Videoconference

lighting, design, communication protocol, QoS

ITU H.264 Scalable Video Coding (SVC) is a compression standard that enables videoconferencing systems to achieve highly error resilient Internet Protocol (IP) video transmissions over the public Internet without quality-of-service enhanced lines.[

DG-17-05 Fundamentals of Lighting for Videoconferencing, 2005, IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society)

Manufacturing plant

Too numerous to mention

Concert Seating, lighting, sound, safety, ergonomics

ANSI/INFOCOMM 1M-2009 Audio Coverage Uniformity in Enclosed Listener Areas; and ANSI/INFOCOMM 3M-2011 Projected Image System Contrast Ratio

ASTM E2745 - 11 Standard Specification for Evaluation and Selection of Audio Visual (AV) and Production for Environmentally Sustainable Meetings, Events, Trade Shows, and Conferences

Tennis 78 standards found for racket components, lighting, fencing, playing surfaces, net assembly

ASTM F1953-10 Standard Guide for Construction and Maintenance of Grass Tennis Courts

Flight altitude safety, health The aerospace industry has many, many interested parties and leading standards development bodies.

http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim/aim0504.html

Face time ™ Proprietary communication standard used by Apple

Technical documentation

ISO alone has a minimum of 25 standards related to technical documentation for products alone

ISO 10209:2012 Technical product documentation -- Vocabulary -- Terms relating to technical drawings, product definition and related documentation

Chipotle Restaurants have numerous standards and compliance issues including safety, refrigeration, health, sanitation, etc.

NFPA 96-2008 NFPA 96: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2008 Edition

Boy Scouts Procedures, requirements

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/430-111_web.pdf

Go-carts Safety, performance, testing, terminology

ASTM F 698-94 Specifications for Physical Information to be Provided for Amusement Rides and Devices

ASTM F2641-08

12 ©2013 Ann Brigida

Story element Topic Standard/Code/Recommended

Practice Interesting Information

Go-carts

continued

F 853-98 Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices

F 747-97 Terminology for Amusement Rides and Devices

F 770-93 Practice for Operation Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices

F 846-92 Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides and Devices

F 1159-97 Practice for Design and Manufacture of Amusement Rides and Devices

Paint More than 1,000 records found

ASTM D1535-13 Standard Practice for Specifying Color by the Munsell System

ISO 8028:1999 Rubber and/or plastics hoses and hose assemblies for airless paint spraying -- Specification

Paint (cont’d) More than 1,000 records found

ISO 7724-1:1984 Paints and varnishes -- Colorimetry -- Part 1: Principles

ISO 7724-2:1984 Paints and varnishes -- Colorimetry -- Part 2: Colour measurement

ISO 7724-3:1984 Paints and varnishes -- Colorimetry -- Part 3: Calculation of colour differences