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Michael A. Anthony	Michael A. Anthony, P.E. Founding Partner mike@standardsmichigan.com http://maanthony.workfolio.com/ 2723 South State Street \| Suite 150 Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104 \| USA (In the Google Oakbrook Campus) T: 888-748-3670 F:734-794-4712
Christine Fischer	Paul Green	James R. Harvey
Christine Fischer, M.B.A chrisfis@umich.edu	Paul Green, Ph.D pagreen@umich.edu	James R. Harvey, P.E. jrharvey@umich.edu
Michael Hiler	Jack Janveja	Larry Spielvogel
Michael Hiler, RCDD. mikehile@umich.edu	Jack Janveja P.E jjanveja@umich.edu	Larry Spielvogel spielvogel@comcast.net
Richard Robben
Richard Robben, M.B.A., P.E., CEFM rrobben1952@umich.edu

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						1 Elevator Constructor Apprenticeship All day 2018.09.01 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/elevator-constructor-apprenticeships/ https://youtu.be/jawgBzDxtQo
2 Biosafety Cabinetry Comments Due All day 2018.09.02 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/biosafety-cabinetry-comments-due/ University of Michigan Biomedical Research Building https://standardsmichigan.com/nsf-49-biosafety-cabinetry/	3 APCO Incident Handling Comments Due All day 2018.09.03 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/apco-incident-handling-comments-due/ Lake Superior State University https://standardsmichigan.com/apco-incident-handling/ AAMI Medical Equipment Management Comments Due All day 2018.09.03 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/medical-equipment-management/ University of Texas Medical Branch The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has released two of its consensus documents for public review: BSR/AAMI EQ93-201x, Medical equipment management – Vocabulary used in medical equipment programs (new standard) Provides consensus definitions for key terms used in medical equipment management around the maintenance, repair, and servicing of medical devices, so that all stakeholders involved in the regulation, management, and use of medical devices have common understanding when they are used. Obtain an electronic copy from: Download at: https://standards.aami.org/higherlogic/ws/public/document?document_id=14541&wg_id=PUBLIC_REV Order from: Patrick Bernat; pbernat@aami.org. Send comments (with copy to psa@ansi.org) to: Same AAMI/ISO 11137-2, third edition-2013 (R201x), Sterilization of health care products – Radiation – Part 2: Establishing the sterilization dose (reaffirmation of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137-2, third edition-2013) Specifies methods for determining the minimum dose needed to achieve a specified requirement for sterility and methods to substantiate the use of 25 kGy or 15 kGy as the sterilization dose to achieve a sterility assurance level, SAL, of 10−6. This part of ISO 11137 also specifies methods of sterilization dose audit used to demonstrate the continued effectiveness of the sterilization dose. Defines product families for sterilization dose establishment and sterilization dose audit. Single copy price: $129.00 (AAMI members)/$229.00 (non-members). Obtain an electronic copy from: http://my.aami.org/store/detail.aspx? id=1113702-PDF Send comments (with copy to psa@ansi.org) to: celliott@aami.org ANSI Standards Action July 20, 2018.	4 Education Industry Trade Associations 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.04 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/education-industry-trade-associations/ Monthly walk-through the advocacy activity of education industry trade associations. CLICK HERE for login credentials. Please join our subscription list for an agenda.	5 Open Agenda Teleconference 11:00 -11:30 2018.09.05 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/open-agenda-teleconference-5/ Florida Atlantic University https://standardsmichigan.com/open-door-teleconference-login-information/	6 International Standards 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.06 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/international-standards-3/ Monthly review of international standards under the stewardship of the International Electrotechnical Commission, the International Organization for Standardization and the International Telecommunication Union that are relevant to the education industry in all nations. We walk through ANSI’s monthly report on all ISO/IEC/ITU activity. We focus on responding to technical committees seeking public comment. CLICK HERE for login credentials.	7 Brazil National Day All day 2018.09.07 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/brazil-national-day/ Universidade de São Paulo We recognize our colleagues in Brazil on their national holiday. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Brazil_by_state http://abnt.org.br/	8 Hinds Community College Marching Band All day 2018.09.08 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/hinds-community-college-marching-band/ Hinds Community College Marching Band https://youtu.be/V_u3djHzq2s
9 Comments Due Testing Electrical Power Equipment and Systems All day 2018.09.09 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/testing-specifications-for-electrical-power-equipment-and-systems/ University of Michigan Central Power Plant NETA (InterNational Electrical Testing Association) BSR/NETA MTS-201x, NETA Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems (revision of ANSI/NETA MTS-2015) These specifications cover the suggested field tests and inspections that are available to assess the suitability for continued service and reliability of electrical power equipment and systems. The purpose of these specifications is to assure that tested electrical equipment and systems are operational, are within applicable standards and manufacturers’ tolerances, and are suitable for continued service. Click here to view these changes in full: (ANSI Standards Action \| PDF Page 38) Send comments (with copy to psa@ansi.org) to: Richard Piet, rpiet@netaworld.org BICSI Conference 11:56 2018.09.09-2018.09.12 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/bicsi-conference/ University of Texas San Antoni0 BICSI Annual Conference	10 NFPA NITMAMs Due All day 2018.09.10 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/nfpa-nitmams-due/ University of Texas San Antonio A number of NFPA codes and standards are open for NITMAM. The NITMAM stage of the NFPA consensus document development process offers an opportunity to comment on Second Draft reports and reserve a place on the agenda of the 2019 NFPA Standards Council meeting. ANSI Standards Action \| PDF pages 7-11 https://www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events/Conference	11 IEEE E&H Meetings All day 2018.09.11 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/ieee-eh-meetings/ The IEEE E&H Committee meets twice today in the Americas and Europe http://sites.ieee.org/icps-ehe/ 2021 ICC I-Codes 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.11 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/2021-icc-i-codes/ Umpqua Community College A walk through the International Code Council Group A Codes that will affect the cost of education facilities when state agencies incorporate by reference the 2021 ICC I-Codes. For an agenda, please subscribe to our mailing list. https://standardsmichigan.com/subscribe/	12 ISO TC/268 Smart City Meetings \| Boston All day 2018.09.12-2018.09.13 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/iso-tc-268-smart-city-meetings-boston/ US TAG meets at NFPA Headquarters. This two day meeting may be accessible online. Login information will be posted here. https://standardsmichigan.com/4775-2/ Open Agenda Teleconference 11:00 -11:30 2018.09.12 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/open-agenda-teleconference-6/ Southeast Community College https://standardsmichigan.com/open-door-teleconference-login-information/	13 Smart Parking Lot Systems Comments Due All day 2018.09.13 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/smart-parking-lot-systems-comments-due/ Harvard University Comments and ballot due to US TAG (NFPA) on ISO TC/268 NWIP. Smart community infrastructures — Guidance on smart transportation for allocation of parking lots in cities This document describes to organize parking lot allocation in cities to provide drivers successful parking in a short time, resulting in other advantages of invitation of more visitors to a city from outside thereof, activation and introduction of business, depression of the number of vehicle collisions and traffic accidents, reduction of traffic congestion, improvement of the atmospheric environment, provision of a good environment to public road neighbors and offer of ease to citizens. https://standardsmichigan.com/4775-2/ Arts & Entertainment Facilities 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.13 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/arts-entertainment-facilities-2/ Monthly walk-through of the 10-15 codes and standards that apply these facility classes. https://standardsmichigan.com/open-door-teleconference-login-information/	14 Design Guidelines & Specifications 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.14 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/design-guidelines-specifications-2/ Marymount University https://standardsmichigan.com/subscribe/	15 Coffeyville Community College Marching Band All day 2018.09.15 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/coffeyville-community-college-marching-band/ Coffeyville Community College https://youtu.be/6exRIUNbBhA
16 Floor Trench Drains Comments Due All day 2018.09.16 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/floor-trench-drains-comments-due/ ASME A112.6.3-201x, Floor and Trench Drains (revision of ANSI/ASME A112.6.3-2016) This Standard covers floor, area, adjustable floor, and trench drains that are used inside of, or outside and immediately adjacent to, building structures. This Standard specifies design requirements, definitions, nomenclature, outlet types and connections, grate opening areas, top-loading classifications, materials, and finishes. Click here to view these changes in full \| ANSI Standards Action PDF Page 55 Comments are due September 16, 2018 Send comments (with copy to psa@ansi.org) to: Angel Guzman, (212) 591-8018, guzman@asme.org Biosafety Cabinet Safety Comments Due All day 2018.09.16 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/biosafety-cabinet-safety-comments-due/ Ohio State University Scott Laboratory https://standardsmichigan.com/nsf-49-biosafety-cabinetry/	17 Water Safety & Sustainability 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.17 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/water-safety-sustainability/ At last count — and depending on how you count — there are are about 20 consensus technical standards developers in the water safety and sustainability space. We will begin sorting through them once per month. For access to the agenda, and related content, please send a request to bella@standardsmichigan.com. https://standardsmichigan.com/uniform-plumbing-code-2/	18 ASCE Structural Design Comments Due All day 2018.09.18 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/asce-structural-design-comments-due/ Atlanta University https://standardsmichigan.com/6293-2/ Energy Codes 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.18 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/energy-codes/ Online work session to review status of the 2021 IECC, NFPA 900, and all ASHRAE, IEEE, ASTM, USGBC, ASME, TIA energy codes. Many consensus and open source standards developers have regulatory products to support national energy conservation legislation. The first of several work sessions ahead of the January 7, 2019 deadline for the 2021 IECC. Login credentials available at the top of our homepage.	19 Open Agenda Teleconference 11:00 -11:30 2018.09.19 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/open-agenda-teleconference-7/ Johnson County Community College https://standardsmichigan.com/open-door-teleconference-login-information/	20 Smart Campus Standards 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.20 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/smart-campus-standards/ Illustration from 1913 showing Pythagoras teaching a class of women. Pythagoras believed that women should be taught philosophy as well as men[47] and many prominent members of his school were women Status check on the rapidly expanding constellation of consensus and open source standards that will guide safety and sustainability regulations for the emergent #SmartCampus. Of the 250-odd ANSI accredited standards developers we count about 50 of them active in capturing some aspect of the Internet of Things transformation. There are even more open source standards developers in this space. As is our custom, we will focus on public commenting opportunities that consensus and open source standards developers; scheduling breakout work sessions with user-interest subject matter experts as necessary. https://standardsmichigan.com/open-door-teleconference-login-information/	21 Healthcare Standards 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.21 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/healthcare-standards/ We walk through the 20-odd consensus documents that govern the safety and sustainability of university-affiliated medical research and healthcare delivery enterprises. Login information at the upper right corner of our home page.	22 Coahoma Community College Marching Band All day 2018.09.22 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/coahoma-community-college-marching-band/ Coahoma Community College https://youtu.be/7k07nuqk8o4
23 IEEE Industrial Applications Society Confererence All day 2018.09.23-2018.09.27 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/ieee-industrial-applications-society-confererence/ Portland State University All IEEE Standards Association Recommended Practice consensus document committees meet during this conference — including the IEEE Education & Healthcare Facilities Committee https://ias.ieee.org/2018annualmeeting.html	24 ESTA Theater Standards Comments Due All day 2018.09.24 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/esta-theater-standards-comments-due/ University of Iowa https://standardsmichigan.com/esta-outdoor-entertainment-events/ Security Standards 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.24 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/security-standards/ In the Sierras: Lake Tahoe \| Albert Bierstadt \| Harvard University A review of education facility industry consensus and open source standards that set the standard of care for premises security, emergency management and active shooter events. We are active in about 10 standards, or parts of standards. We will likely be marking up redlines open for public review or setting up breakout sessions to “get down in the weeds” if necessary. It is usually necessary. https://standardsmichigan.com/open-door-teleconference-login-information/	25 IEEE E&H \| Portland, OR All day 2018.09.25 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/ieee-eh-portlandoregon/ The IEEE E&H Committee meets twice today in the Americas and Europe http://sites.ieee.org/icps-ehe/	26 Open Agenda Teleconference 11:00 -11:30 2018.09.26 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/open-agenda-teleconference-8/ College of the Desert https://standardsmichigan.com/open-door-teleconference-login-information/	27 Mechanical Engineering 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.27 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/mechanical-engineering/ Examine and markup public review standards developed by ASME, ASHRAE, ASTM, AWWA, IAPMO and others. Rice University	28 Athletic & Recreation Enterprise Standards 11:00 -12:00 2018.09.28 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/athletic-recreation-enterprise-standards/ Iona College	29 Southwest Mississippi Community College Marching Band All day 2018.09.29 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/southwest-mississippi-community-college-marching-band/ Southwest Mississippi Community College Marching Band https://youtu.be/otHyOXcQ9lY
30 NECA Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Comments Due All day 2018.09.30 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/neca-electric-vehicle-supply-equipment-comments-due/ Cornell University NECA 413 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Comments Due \| ANSI Standards Action PDF Pages 38-39 Related Post: https://standardsmichigan.com/neca-maintenance-of-electric-vehicles/ Austin Community College Jazz Ensemble All day 2018.09.30 https://standardsmichigan.com/event/austin-community-college-jazz-ensemble/ Austin Community College https://youtu.be/QEvRXgUs62s

Michael A. Anthony, P.E.

Christine Fischer, M.B.A

Paul Green, Ph.D

James R. Harvey, P.E.

Michael Hiler, RCDD.

Jack Janveja P.E

Larry Spielvogel

Richard Robben, M.B.A., P.E., CEFM