Standards
Access to the ČSN Online Standards Database
To view standards on Windows and macOS, you must install Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 8 or later) and the FileOpen Plug-in for your operating system. The standards files are saved to your device and opened in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
To view standards on iOS and Android, you only need to install the FileOpen Plug-in for your operating system. The standards files are saved to your device and opened in FileOpen Viewer.
To log in, use your BUT username and password. Standards are available in PDF format, with file protection settings that allow viewing only. Printing is not permitted.
You do not need to be connected to the BUT university network to access ČSN Online. Authentication allows you to view standards from anywhere. Each user may open up to 30 standards per day.
Once this limit is reached, no additional standards can be opened that day. Standards can be viewed on a maximum of two devices (desktop computer, laptop, tablet, etc.).
To request the removal of registered devices, please contact ČAS technical support (the current contact details are available in the left-hand menu after logging in) or the Central Library at eiz@lib.vutbr.cz.
When logging in to ČSN Online for the first time, users are advised to familiarise themselves with the terms of use, available via the tab in the left-hand menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
ČSN Online Standards Available on Library Computers
Two computers in the Red Study Room are dedicated to accessing the ČSN Online database.
These computers provide access to the full texts of all current and withdrawn standards. The standards are regularly updated by the Czech Standardization Agency.
Printing is not permitted.
Printed Standards
The library provides access to selected ČSN standards required for teaching, based on recommendations from the relevant academic departments.
Standards can be searched in the printed list of standards and requested from library staff for in-library use only.
An electronic version of the list of printed standards is available here: List of Standards.
ASPI
The ASPI database is designed for working with legal information but also includes a limited selection of ČSN standards.
It is installed on the same computers as the ČSN standards database.