Provides design values of snow and ice actions for use in structural design. It is intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 1170.0, which gives the procedure for structural design. Snow regions are defined and ground snow loads are provided for a range of annual probabilities of exceedance. Other factors cover the environment around the structure, the geometry of the structure and the effect of winds on snow distribution.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee BD-006 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 17 May 2016.Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 4 November 2016.The following are represented on Technical Committee BD-006:Australasian Wind Engineering SocietyAustralian Building Codes BoardAustralian Steel InstituteCement Concrete
