Industry Standards
As members of the American Fence Association (AFA), our members are inspired to lead our industry. AFA members strive to demonstrate professionalism and thought leadership across all aspects of the industry. AFA provides contractors, manufacturers and distributors the opportunity to collaborate to promote ethical business practices, high-quality workmanship, and adherence to the highest standards of life safety.
To support this commitment, the AFA supports the leading standards developing organizations (SDOs) such as ASTM International, Underwriters Laboratories, and the code development process led by the International Code Council. These globally respected bodies represent the very best practices for the development of voluntary consensus standards and building codes. Many AFA members actively contribute to the creation of these standards and codes, ensuring that the individuals with the right expertise shape the standards that elevate our industry.
Raising Standards Awareness- Many of our member businesses struggle to do contracting work or sell manufactured items in various parts of the country because the local jurisdiction is not aware of our fence industry standards. Many times, this is simply a case of those jurisdictions needing more education on the Standards our industry follows. We work with local elected officials, code enforcement officials, and other AHJs to raise awareness on these issues and help our member companies succeed.
Standard Making Bodies and Industry Partners
ASTM International
DASMA
UL Solutions
Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute
