BACnet International: Connecting the Dots in Building Automation

BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities. BACnet International oversees operation of the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) and maintains a global listing of tested products. The BACnet standard was developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and has been made publicly available so that manufacturers can create interoperable systems of products. BACnet International complements the work of the ASHRAE standards committee and BACnet-related interest groups around the world.

BACnet International members include building owners, consulting engineers and facility managers, as well as companies involved in the design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of control equipment that uses BACnet for communication.

We work with existing organizations to promote and improve BACnet. These include:

• ASHRAE BACnet® Committee (SSPC 135)
• CEN TC247
• IEIEJ
• BACnet® Interest Group - Europe (BIG-EU)
• BACnet® Interest Group - China & Asia (BIG-CA)
• 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 a Committee

BACnet® International invites you to join in our mission to encourage the use of BACnet® technology in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, education programs, and promotional activities. BACnet® International committees welcome the participation of new members looking for ways to contribute to the organization. Opportunities exist in several areas. Click here for more information.