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Quality & compliance
Standards & certifications
How World Steel designs, fabricates and documents steel structures for the United States, Australia & New Zealand and Europe – and the independent certificates that prove it.
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World Steel certifications and accreditations
Each certificate has its own page with the certificate image, issuer, number, validity and scope.
IAS AC472Certificate MB-268International Accreditation Service (IAS)World Steel holds IAS AC472 accreditation MB-268 for the design and fabrication of metal building systems – IBC 1704.2.5.1 approved fabricator for US projects.Valid to 1 Aug 2027AS/NZS 5131 CC3Certificate BMP 827566BSI Group Australia & New Zealand (Benchmark Product Certification)BSI Benchmark certificate BMP 827566: World Steel fabricates structural steelwork to AS/NZS 5131:2016 at Construction Category CC3 for Australia and New Zealand.Valid to 31 Jul 2030EN 1090 EXC3 · CECertificate 2797 CPR 827443BSI Group The Netherlands B.V. – Notified Body 2797BSI FPC certificate 2797 CPR 827443: World Steel designs, fabricates and CE-marks steel structures to EN 1090-1, up to Execution Class EXC3 in EN 1090-2.Standards by market
Building codes, loads, design, fabrication, materials, welding, coatings and access standards – what applies in each market and how World Steel complies.
United StatesHow US codes govern structural steel, metal buildings and steel products – IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, AWS, OSHA – and how World Steel complies via IAS AC472.58 standards →
Australia & New ZealandHow the NCC, NZBC, AS/NZS 5131 and AS 4100 govern steelwork in Australia and NZ, and how World Steel delivers to CC3 with ISO 3834-2 welding.51 standards →
EuropeCE marking under EN 1090-1, EN 1090-2 execution classes and the Eurocodes explained – and how World Steel supplies EXC3 steelwork with a DoP.56 standards →How compliance is built in
Compliance is not a document added at the end. Each project runs through the same chain: code review and design, certified materials, qualified welding, controlled coatings, inspection and testing, and a complete quality dossier shipped with the steel.
- Design to the codes and National Annexes of the destination
- Mill certificates (EN 10204 3.1 / ASTM / AS/NZS) and heat traceability
- Welding under ISO 3834-2 with AWS, AS/NZS or EN ISO procedures
- Inspection & test plans, NDT and dimensional checks
- Declaration of Performance, Declaration of Compliance or IAS documentation as required
The quality dossier
Every shipment is backed by a manufacturer's data record in English, structured to the requirements of the destination market and the project specification.
Standards library
- WSC certified World Steel holds a certificate for this standard
- Applied by WSC World Steel designs, fabricates or supplies to this standard
- Market requirement Required in this market – project-specific, confirm at tender
- National regulation Statutory framework the project must comply with
Building regulations
| NCC | National Construction Code (incl. Building Code of Australia) | Regulation |
|---|---|---|
| NZBC | New Zealand Building Code | Regulation |
| EU CPR | EU Construction Products Regulation – CE marking of construction products | Regulation |
| Bbl | Besluit bouwwerken leefomgeving – Dutch building regulations under the Environment and Planning Act | Regulation |
| IBC | International Building Code (as adopted by each state / jurisdiction) | Regulation |
| NBC | National Building Code of Canada (adopted provincially, e.g. OBC, BCBC) | Regulation |
| BSL | Building Standard Law of Japan | Regulation |
| Building Control Regulations (SG) | Building Control Act and Building Control Regulations (Building and Construction Authority) | Regulation |
| UBBL | Uniform Building By-Laws (Malaysia) | Regulation |
| Building Control Act (TH) | Building Control Act B.E. 2522 and ministerial regulations | Regulation |
| MNBC | Myanmar National Building Code | Regulation |
Structural design
| AS 4100 | Steel structures | Applied by WSC |
|---|---|---|
| AS/NZS 4600 | Cold-formed steel structures | Applied by WSC |
| NZS 3404 | Steel structures standard | Applied by WSC |
| EN 1990 | Eurocode – Basis of structural design | Applied by WSC |
| EN 1993 | Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures (incl. EN 1993-1-3 cold-formed members) | Applied by WSC |
| AISC 360 | Specification for structural steel buildings | Applied by WSC |
| AISC 341 | Seismic provisions for structural steel buildings | Applied by WSC |
| AISI S100 | North American specification for the design of cold-formed steel structural members | Applied by WSC |
| MBMA | Metal Building Systems Manual (Metal Building Manufacturers Association) | Applied by WSC |
| CSA S16 | Design of steel structures | Applied by WSC |
| CSA S136 | North American specification for the design of cold-formed steel structural members | Applied by WSC |
| AIJ | AIJ Design Standard for Steel Structures (Architectural Institute of Japan) | Applied by WSC |
| TCVN 5575 | Steel structures – Design standard | Applied by WSC |
| SS EN 1993 | Eurocode 3 with Singapore National Annex | Applied by WSC |
| MS EN 1993 | Eurocode 3 with Malaysian National Annex | Applied by WSC |
| SNI 1729 | Specification for structural steel buildings (adopted from AISC 360) | Applied by WSC |
| NSCP | National Structural Code of the Philippines (based on AISC 360 / ASCE 7) | Regulation |
| SANS 10162-1 | The structural use of steel – Limit-states design of hot-rolled steelwork | Applied by WSC |
| BS 5950 | Structural use of steelwork in building (withdrawn, still specified in some markets) | Applied by WSC |
Loads & actions
| AS/NZS 1170 | Structural design actions (general, permanent & imposed, wind, snow & ice) | Applied by WSC |
|---|---|---|
| AS 1170.4 | Structural design actions – Earthquake actions in Australia | Applied by WSC |
| NZS 1170.5 | Structural design actions – Earthquake actions – New Zealand | Applied by WSC |
| EN 1991 | Eurocode 1 – Actions on structures | Applied by WSC |
| EN 1998 | Eurocode 8 – Design of structures for earthquake resistance | Applied by WSC |
| ASCE 7 | Minimum design loads and associated criteria for buildings and other structures | Applied by WSC |
| TCVN 2737 | Loads and actions – Design standard | Applied by WSC |
| TCVN 9386 | Design of structures for earthquake resistance | Applied by WSC |
| QCVN 02:2022/BXD | National technical regulation on natural physical and climatic data for construction | Regulation |
| SS EN 1991 | Eurocode 1 with Singapore National Annex | Applied by WSC |
| MS 1553 | Code of practice on wind loading for building structure | Applied by WSC |
| DPT 1311 | Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning standard – wind load calculation | Applied by WSC |
| DPT 1301/1302 | Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning standards – seismic design of buildings | Applied by WSC |
| SNI 1726 | Earthquake resistance design for buildings and non-building structures | Applied by WSC |
| SNI 1727 | Minimum design loads for buildings and other structures | Applied by WSC |
Fabrication & erection
| AS/NZS 5131 | Structural steelwork – Fabrication and erectionCertified to Construction Category CC3 – BSI Benchmark certificate BMP 827566 | WSC certified → |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1090-2 | Execution of steel structures – Technical requirements for steel structuresCertified up to EXC3 – BSI Notified Body 2797, FPC certificate 2797 CPR 827443 | WSC certified → |
| AISC 303 | Code of standard practice for steel buildings and bridges | Applied by WSC |
| CISC Code of Standard Practice | CISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Steel | Applied by WSC |
| JASS 6 | Japanese Architectural Standard Specification – Structural steelwork | Applied by WSC |
| TCVN 170 | Steel structures – Fabrication, erection and acceptance – Technical requirements | Applied by WSC |
Welding & quality
| ISO 3834-2 | Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials – Comprehensive quality requirementsBureau Veritas Vietnam certificate INY-CER/23/1056 | WSC certified → |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9606-1 | Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding – Steels | Applied by WSC |
| ISO 15614-1 | Specification and qualification of welding procedures – Arc welding of steels | Applied by WSC |
| ISO 5817 | Fusion-welded joints in steel – Quality levels for imperfections | Applied by WSC |
| AS/NZS 1554.1 | Structural steel welding – Welding of steel structures | Applied by WSC |
| AWS D1.1 | Structural welding code – Steel | Applied by WSC |
| AWS D1.3 | Structural welding code – Sheet steel | Applied by WSC |
| CSA W59 | Welded steel construction | Applied by WSC |
Steel materials
| EN 10204 | Metallic products – Types of inspection documentsType 3.1 mill certificates supplied with the material | Applied by WSC |
|---|---|---|
| AS/NZS 3679.1 | Structural steel – Hot-rolled bars and sections | Applied by WSC |
| AS/NZS 3678 | Structural steel – Hot-rolled plates, floorplates and slabs | Applied by WSC |
| AS/NZS 1163 | Cold-formed structural steel hollow sections | Applied by WSC |
| AS 1397 | Continuous hot-dip metallic coated steel sheet and strip | Applied by WSC |
| EN 10025-2 | Hot rolled structural steels – Non-alloy structural steels (S235, S275, S355) | Applied by WSC |
| EN 10219 | Cold formed welded structural hollow sections | Applied by WSC |
| EN 10210 | Hot finished structural hollow sections | Applied by WSC |
| EN 10346 | Continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products for cold forming | Applied by WSC |
| ASTM A992 | Structural steel shapes (W-shapes, 50 ksi) | Applied by WSC |
| ASTM A572 | High-strength low-alloy columbium-vanadium structural steel (Grade 50) | Applied by WSC |
| ASTM A36 | Carbon structural steel | Applied by WSC |
| ASTM A500 | Cold-formed welded and seamless carbon steel structural tubing (HSS) | Applied by WSC |
| ASTM A653 | Steel sheet, zinc-coated (galvanized) by the hot-dip process | Applied by WSC |
| ASTM A792 | Steel sheet, 55 % aluminium-zinc alloy-coated | Applied by WSC |
| CSA G40.21 | Structural quality steel (Grades 300W, 350W, 350WT) | Applied by WSC |
| JIS G 3101 | Rolled steels for general structure (SS400) | Applied by WSC |
| JIS G 3106 | Rolled steels for welded structure (SM400, SM490) | Applied by WSC |
| JIS G 3136 | Rolled steels for building structure (SN400B, SN490B) | Applied by WSC |
| JIS G 3466 | Carbon steel square and rectangular tubes for general structure (STKR) | Applied by WSC |
| TIS 1227 | Thai Industrial Standard – hot-rolled structural steel sections | Applied by WSC |
Bolting
| AS/NZS 1252 | High-strength steel fastener assemblies for structural engineering | Applied by WSC |
|---|---|---|
| EN 14399 | High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading | Applied by WSC |
| EN 15048 | Non-preloaded structural bolting assemblies | Applied by WSC |
| ASTM F3125 | High-strength structural bolts (Grades A325 and A490) | Applied by WSC |
| ASTM F1554 | Anchor rods – 36, 55 and 105 ksi yield strength | Applied by WSC |
| JIS B 1186 | High-strength hexagon bolt sets for friction grip joints (F10T) | Applied by WSC |
Corrosion protection
| ISO 8501-1 | Preparation of steel substrates – Visual assessment of surface cleanliness (Sa 2½) | Applied by WSC |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 12944 | Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems (C1–CX) | Applied by WSC |
| ISO 1461 | Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles | Applied by WSC |
| AS/NZS 4680 | Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on fabricated ferrous articles | Applied by WSC |
| AS/NZS 2312.1 | Protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion – Paint coatings | Applied by WSC |
| ASTM A123 | Zinc (hot-dip galvanized) coatings on iron and steel products | Applied by WSC |
| SSPC-SP 6 / SP 10 | Surface preparation – commercial blast / near-white blast cleaning | Applied by WSC |
| CSA G164 | Hot dip galvanizing of irregularly shaped articles | Applied by WSC |
| JIS H 8641 | Zinc hot dip galvanizing | Applied by WSC |
Certification & compliance
| IAS AC472 | IAS accreditation criteria for inspection programs of manufacturers of metal building systemsAccreditation MB-268 – World Steel reports being the first company in Asia accredited under AC472 | WSC certified → |
|---|---|---|
| BC1 | BCA BC1 – Design guide on use of alternative structural steel to BS 5950 and Eurocode 3World Steel holds BC1 certification for the Singapore market | WSC certified |
| ISO 9001 | Quality management systems | Market requirement |
| ISO 14001 | Environmental management systems | Market requirement |
| ISO 45001 | Occupational health and safety management systems | Market requirement |
| ACRS | Australasian Certification Authority for Reinforcing and Structural Steels – product certificationSteel from ACRS-certified mills when the specification calls for it | Market requirement |
| SFC | Steel Fabrication Certification scheme (New Zealand)Often specified for New Zealand projects – confirm at tender | Market requirement |
| EN 1090-1 | Execution of steel structures – Conformity assessment of structural componentsCE marking – FPC certificate 2797 CPR 827443 (BSI, Notified Body 2797), up to EXC3 | WSC certified → |
| AISC Certification | AISC certification program for structural steel fabricatorsFrequently specified by US owners – confirm requirement at tender | Market requirement |
| Section 232 | US duties on imports of steel and steel derivative products (Trade Expansion Act, Section 232)Duty position changes – confirmed with every quotation | Regulation |
| BABA | Build America, Buy America Act – domestic-content rules for federally funded infrastructureApplies to federally funded infrastructure, not to privately funded buildings | Regulation |
| CSA W47.1 | Certification of companies for fusion welding of steel (CWB certification)Mandatory for companies welding structural steel for Canadian projects – a precondition for supply | Market requirement |
| Fabricator grade (Japan) | Steel fabrication plant performance evaluation (grades S, H, M, R, J) under the Building Standard LawRequired grade depends on the building – coordinated with the Japanese design office | Market requirement |
| SNI product certification | Mandatory SNI certification for regulated steel productsApplies to selected imported steel products – checked item by item | Market requirement |
| BPS product certification | Bureau of Philippine Standards product certification (PS / ICC marks) for regulated steel productsApplies to regulated product categories – checked item by item | Market requirement |
Standard guides
Fabrication standards explained chapter by chapter – what each clause requires, what an assessor checks and how World Steel applies it.
AS/NZS 5131:2016 + A1 (2020)AS/NZS 5131 CC3 explainedAS/NZS 5131 CC3 explained chapter by chapter: construction categories, documentation, quality, materials, welding, bolting, coatings, tolerances, inspection and how to assess a fabricator.13 chapters →
01Section 1 · Clause 4.1 · Appendix C · Appendix B4Construction categoriesHow AS/NZS 5131 grades steelwork into CC1–CC4 using importance level, service and fabrication category – and what CC3 demands of a fabricator.Read the chapter →02Section 4 · Appendix BSpecification & documentsWhat AS/NZS 5131 Section 4 and Appendix B require of the construction specification, shop drawings, quality plan, purchasing and traceability.Read the chapter →03Clauses 6.12 · 7.1–7.2 · 7.4.3 · 8.9 · 11.9 · 13.1–13.2 · Appendix D · Appendix EQuality & supervisionHow AS/NZS 5131 scales quality management, quality plans, ITPs, hold points and supervision with the construction category – and what CC3 demands.Read the chapter →