Compliance
BlueScope Steel's commitment to complying with all applicable Australian Standards & Codes for steel products sold on the domestic market, gives businesses and their projects the lowest possible risk profile against performance, warranty and service. For this reason, BlueScope Steel products are recognised and specified as the industry benchmark.
BlueScope Steel products give builders and certifiers a number of assurances:
- they are 100 per cent Australian made and fully traceable to the point of production.
- conform to all relevant standards - including AS 1397, which relates to the metallic coating and substrate, and AS/NZS 2728, covering the performance requirements for pre-painted sheet metal.
- they are fully branded and can be easily identified.
- full documentation - including test certificates, data sheets and project warranty - are available.
In addition, BlueScope Steel offers a range of unique, innovative coating technologies to suit various applications:
- Thermatech® solar reflectance technology is used in BlueScope Steel's COLORBOND® and Coolmax® steel to optimise thermal performance for the harsh Australian climate.
- AM metallic coated steel, with improved durability, extended warranty and reduced environmental footprint, is only made by BlueScope Steel.
Not all steel products are created equal, and the BlueScope Steel brand is the best way to ensure high quality and industry-compliant products.
Building Codes:
Risks of non-compliance & how to specify for:
- Roofing & Walling
- Cold Formed
- Welded Beams
How to ensure compliance:
- Identifying Markings
- Checklist for compliance
How are Australian standards linked to the BCA?
The BCA provides a nationally accepted and uniform set of technical requirements for all areas of building, from design to construction.
What is AS/NZS4600?
The BCA calls up AS/NZS4600 Cold formed steel structures code for the design of cold formed steel in building.
What is AS1397?
AS1397 specifies requirements for continuously hot-dip metallic coated sheet steel & strip.
What is AS2728?
AS2728 specifies requirements for the physical properties and long-term durability of prepainted & organic film/metal laminate products in sheet & strip form.
Compliance - Australian Standards Guaranteed
BlueScope is Australia’s only manufacturer of flat steel and has a long history of supplying quality products that meet or exceed Australian Standards at its ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities. Not all steel products are created equal, and the BlueScope brand is the best way to ensure high quality and industry-compliant products.
Three ways to check compliance
There are a number of ways to check compliance to AS/NZS 3678:2011.This includes correct compliance information being noted on both plate stencils and test certificates, and for further assurance, ACRS Certification.
Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels
When you specify BlueScope steel you can be confident that you get the quality you have specified, and not potentially non-compliant materials that put you at risk.
Australian Pressure Vessel Standard (AS1548) - Changes
The Australian Pressure Vessel Standard AS 1548 has undergone a major revision which has resulted in significant changes.
Changes to the AS/NZS 3678 Standard (Structural Steel)
The AS/NZS 3678 Standard covering hot rolled plate products changed in 2011. BlueScope Steel manufactures plate to this Standard under the XLERPLATE® steel brand.
Guide to using test certificates
The test certificate is an important reference document that reports on all elements relating to the applicable Australian Standard.
How to obtain a test certificate
NATA accredited test certificates are provided with each BlueScope Steel order and are kept on file. Certificates dating back to 1993 are available online for uncoated steel.