This Standard sets out minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, erection, and modification of steelwork in structures in accordance with the limit states design method. This Standard also incorporates Amendment No. 1-1992, No. 2-1993, No. 3-1995 and draft Amendment No. 4 issued for public comment as DR 97347.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee BD-001 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 07 December 2015.The following are represented on Technical Committee BD-001:Australian Building Codes BoardAustralian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAustralian Institute of BuildingAustralian Steel AssociationAustralian Steel InstituteAUSTROADSBureau of Steel Manufacturers of AustraliaEngineers AustraliaNew Zealand Heavy Engineering Research AssociationRail Industry Safety and Standards BoardSteel Construction New ZealandThe University of New South WalesThe University of SydneyUniversity of Western SydneyWelding Technology Institute of Australia