|
New NASH Standard for Residential and Low-rise Steel Framing referenced in BCA 2006.
The new NASH Standard - Residential and Low-rise Steel Framing Part 1: Design Criteria is now
published and referenced in the Housing Provisions (Volume 2) of BCA2006.
NASH followed the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) Protocol for the development of BCA
Referenced Documents in their development of the Design Criteria. This approach combined with the
enthusiasm of a very active committee, allowed rapid development of the new NASH standard. The
Public Review Draft was distributed to all NASH members and to the broader building industry for
comment.
Some of the major features included in the NASH Standard are:
- scope includes both residential and commercial low-rise buildings using traditional framing
techniques.
- limit state code in line with the latest AS/NZS 1170 series.
- serviceability criteria.
- assessment of the design criteria may be undertaken by calculation, testing or a combination of
both. Prototype testing of full size members and sub-assemblies can be very beneficial and is
frequently used in the development of new systems.
- tolerances for manufacture and installation. These reflect the ability of steel framing to provide a
high quality structure eg. straight and flat walls.
- guide for self weights.
The Standard and the BCA 2006 reference the latest updates of AS4055-2006 Wind Load for Housing
and AS/NZS4600:2005 Cold-formed Steel Structures.
The NASH Standard - Residential and Low-rise Steel Framing Part 1: Design Criteria is referenced in
the 2006 edition of the Building Code of Australia. It is available for purchase through the Australian
Building Codes Board website www.abcb.gov.au at a cost of:
- $90.00 for hardcopy (including postage, handling and GST)
- $60.00 for pdf (including GST)
About NASH
NASH is an active industry association centred on light structural framing systems for residential and
similar construction. We represent the interests of suppliers, fabricators and customers - all those
involved in steel framing systems.
Our key objectives are to:
- Support the long term growth and sustainability of the steel framing industry.
- Maximise awareness of the steel framing industry in the market place.
- Promote the advantages of steel framing to the building industry and home owners.
For further information contact:
NASH
phone: 1800 656 986
fax: 03 9809 1399
website: www.nash.asn.au
|
