BACnet® International is an organization that encourages the successful use of BACnet® in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing educational programs, and promotional activities. BACnet® International complements the work of other BACnet®-related groups whose charters limit their commercial activities.

BACnet® International members include companies involved in the design, manufacturing installation, commissioning, and maintenance of control equipment that uses BACnet® for communication, as well as other interested persons.

BACnet® is an International Standard (ISO 16484-5)

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BACnet International's objectives are to...

• Develop a BACnet® conformance certification and listing program that will award an interoperability mark to BACnet® International compliant products and strongly enforce BACnet® International's trademarks. Testing procedures will be based on ASHRAE standards.

• Establish a test lab to support compliance testing and interoperability testing activities.

• Promote interoperability and compliance with the BACnet® Standard by developing conformance testing software and organizing multi-vendor interoperability testing activities.

• Provide the latest information about BACnet® technology and products through educational events and a website that displays listed products.

• Market and promote the use of BACnet® to consulting engineers, end users of building automation equipment, and the building automation community at large. This will include education and publicizing successful implementations.

• Work with existing organizations to promote and improve BACnet®:

• ASHRAE BACnet® Committee (SSPC 135)
• CEN TC247
• IEIEJ
• BACnet® Interest Group - Europe (BIG-EU)
• BACnet® Interest Group - Russia (BIG-RU)
• BACnet® Interest Group - Australia Asia (BIG-AA)
• BACnet® Interest Group - Middle East (BIG-ME)
• BACnet® Interest Group - Sweden (BIG-SE)
• NEMA
• NFPA
• ISO TC205

Who should belong to BACnet® International?

• Manufacturers of building automation equipment
• HVAC products and controls
• Fire/life safety systems
• Security and access control systems
• Lighting control systems 
• Elevator/vertical transport equipment
• Systems integrators and installers of building automation equipment
• Consulting engineers and end users that have a significant interest in BACnet®
• Independent software vendors that are developing BACnet® products
• Anyone with a passion for open systems protocols
• Join BACnet® International: Complete the Online Membership Application form

Contact Information

BACnet® International 2100 Roswell Road Suite 200C - PMB 302 Marietta, GA  30062

Email: Natalie Nardone Phone: 678-852-2961 Fax: 678-560-9112