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AS 4100

The Australian Standard AS 4100 is a set of guidelines for the design, fabrication, erection, and modification of steelwork in structures . It provides minimum requirements for the engineering aspects of steel structures, ensuring risk-minimised and fit-for-purpose design and construction outcomes

Synonyms - Steel Structures
AS 4586

Australian Standard AS 4586 is a key standard that specifies the requirements for slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials in Australia. This standard is crucial for ensuring safety in both public and private spaces by minimizing the risk of slips and falls. It provides guidelines for testing and classifying the slip resistance of flooring materials, which is essential for architects, builders, and facility managers when selecting appropriate materials for various environments. The slip resistance ratings in AS 4586 are categorized into five levels, ranging from P1 (lowest slip resistance) to P5 (highest slip resistance). These ratings help to identify the appropriate level of slip resistance for different applications and environments, such as wet areas, high-traffic areas, and areas with potential for spills or moisture.

Synonyms - Slip Resistance
AS 4655

The Australian Standard AS 4655-2005 sets out the minimum requirements for the structured auditing of fire safety measures in a facility against nominated audit criteria . This standard is used to check the current adequacy of components, services, and equipment related to fire safety

Synonyms - Fire safety audits, AS 5062
AS 4773

The Australian Standard AS 4773 provides minimum requirements for the construction of masonry in small buildings, such as houses and other Class 1 and Class 10a buildings . The standard sets out acceptable construction practices for clay, concrete, or calcium silicate masonry

Synonyms - Masonry in Small Buildings
AS 5062

AS 5062 is an Australian standard that provides guidelines for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems in buildings. It is a comprehensive standard that covers various aspects of fire detection and alarm systems, including system design, component selection, installation procedures, testing and commissioning, and ongoing maintenance requirements.

Synonyms - fire suppression
AS 5131

Australian Standard AS 5131, titled "Structural Steelwork - Fabrication and Erection," provides guidelines and requirements for the fabrication and erection of structural steelwork in Australia. This standard aims to ensure that structural steelwork is fabricated and erected to a high quality, ensuring safety, reliability, and durability in construction projects.

Synonyms - Structural Steelwork
AS/NZS 1170

The Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1170 is a set of standards that provides guidelines for the design of structures to withstand various loads, including wind, earthquake, and snow loads. These standards are essential for ensuring the safety and stability of buildings and other structures in Australia and New Zealand.

Synonyms - Structural design actions
AS/NZS 1768

The Australian standard AS/NZS 1768:2007, titled "Lightning Protection," is a technical standard that provides guidelines and requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of lightning protection systems in Australia and New Zealand. This standard aims to protect structures and their occupants from the potential hazards associated with lightning strikes.

Synonyms - Lightning Protection
AS/NZS 3000

The Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3000, also known as the "Wiring Rules," is a comprehensive guide that sets out the requirements for the design, construction, and verification of electrical installations in Australia and New Zealand. It is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Synonyms - Wiring Rules
AS/NZS 3012

The Australian Standard AS/NZS 3012: Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites, is designed to establish sound practices for the safe use of electricity at construction and demolition sites . This standard sets out minimum requirements for the design, construction, and testing of electrical installations that supply electricity to appliances and equipment on construction and demolition sites

Synonyms - Electrical installations for construction and demolition sites
AS/NZS 3112

AS/NZS 3112 is an Australian/New Zealand standard that specifies the requirements for plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes. This standard outlines the design, dimensions, and safety requirements for electrical plugs and sockets used in Australia and New Zealand.

Synonyms - Plug and socket outlets
AS/NZS 3500

AS/NZS 3500 is a set of standards that provides guidelines for plumbing and drainage installations in Australia and New Zealand. These standards are crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of plumbing systems. The standard ensures that plumbing and drainage systems are designed, installed, and commissioned to meet specific requirements, ensuring public health and safety.

Synonyms - plumbing and drainage standards
AS/NZS 3788

The Australian standard AS/NZS 3788 is a set of guidelines and requirements for the inspection and maintenance of pressure equipment and boilers in Australia and New Zealand. It was developed by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand to ensure the safe operation of pressure equipment and boilers and to prevent accidents and injuries.

The standard covers a wide range of topics related to pressure equipment and boilers, including design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing, and maintenance. It is divided into several parts, each covering a specific aspect of pressure equipment and boilers.

Synonyms - Pressure equipment
AS/NZS 5033

The Australian standard AS/NZS 5033 is a set of guidelines and requirements for the installation and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) systems in Australia and New Zealand. This standard ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of PV systems by providing detailed specifications for various components, such as PV modules, inverters, and mounting systems.

Synonyms - Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic
AS/NZS ISO 14001

AS/NZS ISO 14001 is an international standard that specifies requirements for an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). It provides a framework that an organization can follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements. The standard is designed to help organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders.

Synonyms - Environmental management systems

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