Yet the common pathway to access—paywalled PDFs sold by standards organizations or third-party vendors—creates practical barriers. Small manufacturers, independent consultants, and universities often operate on tight budgets; purchasing multiple standards for a single project can be cost-prohibitive. Engineers in developing economies face an even larger disparity: the expertise exists locally, but the legal, affordable means to consult the authoritative text may not. This restricted access can inadvertently encourage workarounds—relying on summaries, secondhand interpretations, or outdated drafts—that increase the risk of misapplication.