Updated Steel Australian Standards
Revisions and updates to a number of Australian Standards applicable to the steel industry include changes to structural, building, fabrication and manufacturing material specifications.
Many have been driven by customer demands for improved product traceability and conformance, due to increased volumes of imported products in the local market and the potential for varying quality levels. The aim is not only to improve compliance, but to increase confidence in the quality of steel available across all applications.
Risk and reward
Imported steels can vary greatly in quality due to significant variances in international standards and subsequent mandatory conformance criteria. Steel non-compliant with Australian Standards puts users at risk in terms of safety, reduced structural performance and even potential litigation.
The rewards of using compliant steel products are many. They include knowing the materials used meet all design and safety requirements, helping ensure building integrity and preserving hard-won reputations. Compliant materials also lead to greater transparency and traceability of processes, providing recognised testing protocols that are easily verified by all parties.
The steel industry recognises customers want quality assurance, minimising risk to themselves, their businesses and their customers. The revised Australian Standards help customers to ensure they are receiving products that conform to the standards they require.
