The purpose of trade associations is to represent and promote the interests of its members. The organizations frequently produce reports that examine the industry and its key players (often its own) and also provide statistics.
Sometimes you can find the top association using a Google search. Below is a list of sample organizations/associations:
The National Fire Protection Association's codes and standards are intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. Click the desired code, then click the "Free Access" button to choose the edition you want to review.
Note: You must create an NFPA profile to access the free version. This is separate from your Net-ID.