Read, review and comment on candidate industry standards.

Each candidate standard is open for public review and comment. In this way, all who are directly and materially affected by a standard under development can have a voice in the ANS process. All comments will be addressed by the standards working group.

How to Comment

When there are candidate standards, you will see a link below that you can use to comment on them.  The following standards are now available for review and comment:

Please note the latest edition of an APCO ANS cancels and replaces older versions of the APCO ANS.

Comments regarding APCO ANS are accepted during the established period (normally 45 days) and should be submitted online.

To submit online:

  • Click on the standard you wish to comment on.
  • Select the blue “Document Actions” button.
  • Select “Add Comment” from the dropdown menu.
  • Be sure to complete the following sections of the online form:
    • First and last name
    • Email address
    • Phone number
    • Name of candidate standard
    • Page number
    • Section number
    • Line number
    • Comment
    • Proposed resolution
      • If the comment includes a recommended change, please include supporting material with the change request.

If you have a question regarding any portion of the APCO ANS, including interpretation, APCO will respond to your request following its policies and procedures. ANSI does not interpret APCO ANS; they will forward the request to APCO.

When submitting comments manually by email, be sure to include the information listed above for the online submission option to [email protected].

Resources and References

Questions and Suggestions

If you have any questions, suggestions or need specific standards, please submit your requests to [email protected]
or call APCO at (386) 322-2500 and ask for the Standards Department.