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SMACNA is renowned for its leadership in developing technical standards that set the benchmark for the HVAC and sheet metal industry. Our comprehensive standards are designed to assist contractors, designers and code officials in cost effective options, anticipate technical requirements, and enhance productivity and efficiency across all aspects of their projects. 

The technical standards and manuals developed by SMACNA contractors are globally recognized and accepted within the construction community. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), SMACNA is a trusted authority in establishing and setting the industry standards. 

Our standards and manuals cover every facet of the sheet metal industry, from duct construction and installation to specialized areas such as testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB), indoor air quality (IAQ), air pollution control, energy recovery, and roofing. These resources empower contractors with the knowledge and tools needed to meet the evolving demands of the industry while ensuring safety, quality, and performance. 

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FEATURED STANDARDS

  • Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards

    The eighth edition provides important updates from former editions, with 1400 EI 2” board now covered within the standard.

  • HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible

    Building on a history of duct construction standards nearly 100 years old, the flagship SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standard – Metal & Flexible 4th edition represents the state of the art in sheet metal duct fabrication and installation requirements.

  • Architectural Sheet Metal Manual

    This completely revised publication contains the most comprehensive set of recommended practices available for proper design and installation of custom-fabricated architectural sheet metal.

  • Energy Systems Analysis and Management

    This timely document provides an overview of a variety of energy-related business opportunities for commercial, residential, and institutional buildings.

ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL STANDARDS

HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

INDUSTRIAL DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS

  • Successful Customer Service Practices for HVAC Service

    Successful Customer Service Practices for HVAC Service and Retrofit Contractors provides strategies and procedures to keep a customer for life.

  • Residential Retrofit & Service Operations Management Program

    The Residential Retrofit and Service Operations Management Program provides information on the latest methodologies to start up and run a profitable and successful residential and light commercial HVAC service and replacement department.

  • Residential Comfort Systems Installation Standards Manual

    This revised manual addresses three new areas: Hydronic heating systems, Multistory HVAC systems and Residential commissioning. Appendix chapters provide overviews of methods for including crawlspaces in the conditioned space and the HVAC accessories

  • Residential Sheet Metal Guidelines

    The first edition of SMACNA’s Residential Sheet Metal Guidelines offers contractors, designers, builders and homeowners a source of expert information on the proper fabrication and installation of exterior sheet metal in residential buildings.

Technical Standards

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