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| ISO/TC 251 | |
|---|---|
| Name | ISO/TC 251 |
| Formation | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Geneva |
| Parent organization | International Organization for Standardization |
ISO/TC 251
ISO/TC 251 is the technical committee of the International Organization for Standardization responsible for developing standards for asset management. The committee operates within the framework of the International Organization for Standardization and interacts with national standards bodies like the British Standards Institution, American National Standards Institute, and Deutsches Institut für Normung while influencing agencies such as the European Committee for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission. Leaders and contributors include experts from corporations like Shell, Siemens, IBM, and governments such as Australia and Canada, collaborating with academic institutions like the University of Cambridge and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
ISO/TC 251 focuses on creating and maintaining standards for asset management that align with global practices exemplified by organizations such as the International Organization for Standardization, World Economic Forum, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, World Bank, and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Its outputs complement standards developed by the British Standards Institution, American Petroleum Institute, International Electrotechnical Commission, and Institute of Asset Management while informing regulatory frameworks in the European Commission, United States Department of Energy, and Government of Japan. The committee convenes delegates from national bodies including Standards Australia, Standards Council of Canada, and Bureau of Indian Standards to ensure interoperability with standards from the International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank, and African Development Bank.
The scope covers principles, requirements, and guidelines for asset management systems applicable to organizations like Royal Dutch Shell, Siemens Energy, General Electric, Toyota, and Airbus. Objectives include harmonizing practices referenced by the World Economic Forum, International Monetary Fund, European Investment Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme, and supporting implementation by utilities such as National Grid, Électricité de France, Tokyo Electric Power Company, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation. The committee aims to provide frameworks useful to national regulators including Ofgem, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Australian Energy Regulator as well as consultants from McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Deloitte.
Key publications include standards that align with ISO family documents promulgated alongside British Standards like PAS 55, technical reports used by the Institute of Asset Management, and guidance referenced by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction, and International Facility Management Association. These standards are utilized by multinational firms such as BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Schneider Electric and inform procurement practices at institutions like NATO, European Commission, and United Nations Office for Project Services. Associated normative documents influence training curricula at institutions such as Cranfield University, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and Technical University of Munich.
The committee’s structure mirrors other ISO technical committees and includes a chair and secretariat provided by national bodies like Standards Australia, British Standards Institution, and Standards Council of Canada while engaging liaison organizations such as the Institute of Asset Management, International Electrotechnical Commission, and International Organization for Standardization’s Central Secretariat. Working groups and subcommittees draw specialists from corporations like ABB, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi, and ABB Power Grids and collaborate with academic partners including Delft University of Technology, Imperial College London, and ETH Zurich. Topics addressed in working groups are relevant to sectors represented by the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, World Steel Association, International Air Transport Association, and International Association of Public Transport.
The development process follows ISO procedures comparable to those used by ISO/TC 176, ISO/TC 211, and ISO/TC 307, including stages of proposal, preparatory, committee, enquiry, approval, and publication. Drafting teams include experts from national bodies like ANSI, DIN, AFNOR, and UNI, and coordinate with liaison organizations such as IEC, CEN, and ITU. Consensus-building practices reflect methodologies familiar to standards participants in organizations such as the World Trade Organization, International Labour Organization, and United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, and often involve public consultation akin to processes used by the European Committee for Standardization and U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Participating member bodies include Standards Australia, British Standards Institution, American National Standards Institute, Deutsches Institut für Normung, Standards Council of Canada, Bureau of Indian Standards, and Standards New Zealand, alongside contributing countries like Japan, China, Brazil, Germany, France, and South Africa. Liaison organizations encompass the Institute of Asset Management, International Electrotechnical Commission, World Bank, European Committee for Standardization, and International Association for Public Transport, as well as sectoral bodies such as the American Petroleum Institute, International Air Transport Association, and World Steel Association.
Standards developed by the committee have been adopted by organizations including utilities like National Grid, Électricité de France, and State Grid Corporation of China, infrastructure firms such as Vinci and Bechtel, and manufacturers like Siemens, General Electric, and Toyota. Adoption influences regulatory approaches used by the European Commission, United States Department of Transportation, and Australian Department of Infrastructure while informing best practices promoted by the World Economic Forum, United Nations Environment Programme, and International Finance Corporation. Training and certification schemes aligned with the committee’s standards are delivered by professional bodies such as the Institute of Asset Management, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and International Association for Management of Technology.
Category:International Organization for Standardization technical committees