Trusted Service Authority
Trusted Service Authority is a division hub within Authority Network America that organizes reference content about US trade service industries. The division encompasses 76 topic sites, each dedicated to a specific trade vertical, geographic market, or service specialization.
The trade services sector spans millions of licensed businesses across the United States, regulated by a patchwork of federal agencies, state licensing boards, and local building departments. Trusted Service Authority structures informational content about these industries into navigable, topic-specific sites organized by trade type and geography.
Division Scope
The 76 topic sites within this division publish reference content covering:
- Licensing and certification requirements by state and trade
- Applicable building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations
- Industry structure, trade associations, and workforce data
- Regulatory agencies and their jurisdictions
- Consumer protection frameworks relevant to each trade
This division covers trade and manual services — the skilled trades, field services, and hands-on work that maintain residential, commercial, and industrial properties. For professional and white-collar service industries, see the sibling division at Authority Industries.
Major Trade Verticals
The division organizes its 76 topic sites across the following major verticals, each anchored by a national-level hub:
Home Services
- National HVAC Authority — Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
- National Plumbing Authority — Plumbing systems, water heaters, and gas piping
- National Electrical Authority — Electrical systems, wiring, and power distribution
- National Roofing Authority — Roofing installation, repair, and inspection
- National Appliance Authority — Appliance repair and service
- National Cleaning Authority — Residential and commercial cleaning services
- National Pest Authority — Pest control and extermination
- National Landscaping Authority — Landscaping, lawn care, and grounds maintenance
Automotive Services
- National Auto Repair Authority — General automotive repair and maintenance
- Windshield Authority — Auto glass replacement and repair
- National Collision Authority — Collision repair and body work
- National Towing Authority — Towing and roadside assistance
Commercial and Industrial
- Truck Repair Authority — Commercial vehicle repair and fleet maintenance
- National Restoration Authority — Water, fire, and storm damage restoration
- National Moving Authority — Moving and relocation services
- National Maintenance Authority — Facility and property maintenance
Construction Trades
- National Carpentry Authority — Carpentry, framing, and finish work
- National Pool Authority — Pool construction, service, and repair
For a complete listing of all 76 topic sites organized by category and geography, see Trade Service Verticals.
Geographic Structure
Topic sites operate at multiple geographic levels:
- National — Industry-wide reference content (e.g., nationalhvacauthority.com)
- State — State-specific licensing and regulatory content (e.g., floridaapplianceauthority.com, texasserviceauthority.com)
- Metro and City — Local code requirements and market context
This layered structure reflects how trade service regulation actually works in the United States: federal agencies set baseline safety and environmental rules, states control licensing and contractor registration, and local jurisdictions adopt and amend building codes.
How Content Is Organized
Each topic site within the division publishes structured reference pages covering the regulatory environment, licensing landscape, and industry context for its specific trade and geography. Content is organized to help readers understand:
- What regulations apply to a given trade in a given jurisdiction
- Which agencies have oversight authority
- What codes and standards govern the work
- How licensing requirements differ across states
For a detailed explanation of the division's content structure, see How the Trade Services Division Works.
Position in the Network
Trusted Service Authority is one of two T2 division hubs reporting to the network root:
- Authority Network America — T1 network root
- Trusted Service Authority (this site) — Trade services division, 76 topic sites
- Authority Industries — Professional services division
References
- Authority Network America
- Authority Industries
- Trade Service Verticals — Complete listing of all 76 topic sites
- Standards and Regulatory Reference — Overview of the regulatory landscape