The steel used to construct fences, lighting poles, steel-framed houses, and shelves in major retailers is the focus of a newly published standard backed by Australian research and the latest technology. AS/NZS 4600:2018 Cold-formed steel structures has been published following extensive consultation with stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
Suspended ceilings fared poorly in recent earthquakes. In response, the relevant standard was revised, and there are stringent design and installation requirements to prevent collapse in a 1-in-500-year event.
Standards New Zealand has published a new technical specification, SNZ TS 3404:2018 Durability requirements for steel structures and components. It covers the corrosion protection of structural steelwork exposed to New Zealand atmospheric and non-atmospheric environments.
The steel used to construct fences, lighting poles, steel-framed houses, and shelves in major retailers is the focus of a newly published standard backed by Australian research and the latest technology. AS/NZS 4600:2018 Cold-formed steel structures has been published following extensive consultation with stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand.
In May 2015, Standards Australia senior management was alerted to the fact that the 2014 editions within the AS/NZS 1554 suite contained material that was included without adherence to Standards Australia’s standards development processes.
Suspended ceilings fared poorly in recent earthquakes. In response, the relevant standard was revised, and there are stringent design and installation requirements to prevent collapse in a 1-in-500-year event.
Since NZS 1170.5:2004 Structural design actions - Part 5: Earthquake actions - New Zealand Commentary incorporating Amendment No. 1 was published in September 2016 there have been some questions raised over the interpretation of Table 8.1 Parts and Components, as applied to suspended ceilings.
A new joint standard on road safety devices has been published.
Standards New Zealand has published a new technical specification, SNZ TS 3404:2018 Durability requirements for steel structures and components. It covers the corrosion protection of structural steelwork exposed to New Zealand atmospheric and non-atmospheric environments.
The amendment follows recommendations following the Canterbury and Kaikoura earthquakes.
A new Australian and New Zealand standard on the post design phase of structural steel projects has been published.
SouthMACH is the South Island’s premier technology trade show for engineers, designers, consultants, communications technicians, and operations managers.
From pumping water from a well to fuel injection in your car and even manufacturing medicines, pump systems are used everywhere.
Engineering standards set the benchmarks for all engineering work and engineering related equipment in New Zealand. Standards New Zealand works closely with the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) to ensure that the documents cover all disciplines of engineering and reflect any new developments or research.
The comment period closed on 31/12/2018
The comment period closed on 06/02/2019
The comment period closed on 31/12/2018
The comment period closed on 31/12/2018
The comment period closed on 25/01/2019
The comment period closed on 31/12/2018
Standards New Zealand is seeking your feedback on whether you see a need to maintain this standard, to help determine if it should be withdrawn, as it was last updated at least ten years ago. We would also like to know if any other standard sufficiently covers its content. Please be aware that the status of "withdrawn" indicates that a publication is not up-to-date technically, it no longer reflects current practice, it is not suitable for new and existing applications, or it is not compatible with current national views and expectations. It is still possible for a withdrawn standard or publication to be purchased and used. If you wish to provide comment on this proposal to withdraw, please contact us at AgedCatalogueReview@mbie.govt.nz by 21 January 2019.
Standards New Zealand is seeking your feedback on whether you see a need to maintain this standard, to help determine if it should be withdrawn, as it was last updated at least ten years ago. We would also like to know if any other standard sufficiently covers its content. Please be aware that the status of "withdrawn" indicates that a publication is not up-to-date technically, it no longer reflects current practice, it is not suitable for new and existing applications, or it is not compatible with current national views and expectations. It is still possible for a withdrawn standard or publication to be purchased and used. If you wish to provide comment on this proposal to withdraw, please contact us at AgedCatalogueReview@mbie.govt.nz by 21 January 2019.
Standards New Zealand is seeking your feedback on whether you see a need to maintain this standard, to help determine if it should be withdrawn, as it was last updated at least ten years ago. We would also like to know if any other standard sufficiently covers its content. Please be aware that the status of "withdrawn" indicates that a publication is not up-to-date technically, it no longer reflects current practice, it is not suitable for new and existing applications, or it is not compatible with current national views and expectations. It is still possible for a withdrawn standard or publication to be purchased and used. If you wish to provide comment on this proposal to withdraw, please contact us at AgedCatalogueReview@mbie.govt.nz by 21 January 2019.
Standards New Zealand is seeking your feedback on whether you see a need to maintain this standard, to help determine if it should be withdrawn, as it was last updated at least ten years ago. We would also like to know if any other standard sufficiently covers its content. Please be aware that the status of "withdrawn" indicates that a publication is not up-to-date technically, it no longer reflects current practice, it is not suitable for new and existing applications, or it is not compatible with current national views and expectations. It is still possible for a withdrawn standard or publication to be purchased and used. If you wish to provide comment on this proposal to withdraw, please contact us at AgedCatalogueReview@mbie.govt.nz by 21 January 2019.
