Authority Network America: Editorial Standards
Authority Network America publishes reference content about US service industries. This page describes the editorial standards that apply to content across the network.
Source requirements
All regulatory and legal references cite the originating source. Content referencing federal regulations cites the specific title and section of the Code of Federal Regulations or United States Code. State-level content cites the relevant state statute, administrative code, or licensing board regulation.
Industry standards referenced in the content — such as NFPA codes, ASHRAE guidelines, NEC articles, or ICC building codes — are cited by their standard number and relevant section.
Dollar figures, percentages, and regulatory thresholds are not stated without a cited source.
Content accuracy
Content is written from publicly available regulatory and legal sources. The primary sources used across the network include:
- Federal law and regulation — United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Register
- State law — State statutes, administrative codes, licensing board regulations
- Industry standards — NFPA, ASHRAE, NEC, UPC, IPC, ICC, and sector-specific codes
- Government agencies — OSHA, EPA, DOT, CPSC, HUD, FTC, SEC, and their state-level counterparts
Content does not include paid placements, sponsored recommendations, or promotional material.
Corrections
If a factual error, outdated citation, or broken reference is identified on any page in the network, corrections can be submitted through the contact page. Correction requests should include the page URL, the specific text in question, and the correct information with a source reference.
What this page does not cover
These editorial standards apply to the network's published reference content. They do not establish standards for service providers, contractors, or any industry participants. The network publishes informational content — it does not certify, rate, endorse, or regulate any business or individual.