AS/NZS 1576.1:2019 Scaffolding, Part 1: General requirements
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Supersedes: AS/NZS 1576.1:2010 Scaffolding, Part 1: General requirements
Draft Designation: DR AS/NZS 1576.1:2017The objective of this Standard is to provide users, manufacturers and designers of scaffolding systems with unified rules for the design and detailing of scaffolding systems using principles of engineering design as detailed in this Standard.
Scaffolding required to also act as roof edge protection is now linked to AS/NZS 4994.1, Temporary edge protection, Part 1: General requirements and AS/NZS 4994.2, Temporary edge protection, Part 2: Roof edge protection—Installation and dismantling.
The major changes in this edition are as follows:
(a) New definitions added for various types of anchors post-installed into concrete and masonry, erection platforms and special work zones.
(b) System combinations substantially revised.
(c) Duty actions expanded to include actions for special work zones, partial area loads for loading platforms and the duty load for a closed platform. Duty rating for a ladder hatch within a working platform has been specified.
(d) Prefabricated platform units are now required to conform to the performance requirements of AS/NZS 1577.
(e) Connection stiffness deleted.
(f) Drilled-in anchors now referred to as concrete anchors. Concrete anchors substantially revised.
(g) Bay and platform dimensions generally revised.
(h) Stairways and landings revised to clarify the requirement for toeboards and kickplates.
(i) Climbing of end frames now allowed with specified limitations.
(j) Additional requirements added for minor scaffolds.
(k) Surface finish of cast iron and steel components substantially revised.
(l) Appendix E (informative) added, listing assumptions for the design and installation of anchors.
The terms “normative” and “informative” are used in Standards to define the application of the appendix to which they apply. A “normative” appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an “informative” appendix is only for information and guidance.
Originally published as AS 1576-1974. Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1576.1-1991. Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 1576.1:1995. Second edition 2010. Third edition 2019.Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Design Requirements
Section 3: Operational Requirements
Appendix A (Normative): Materials And Design Considerations — General Scaffolds
Appendix B (Normative): Materials, Design Considerations And Manufacture — Minor Scaffolds
Appendix C (Informative): Flowchart For Design Of New Individual Components Or A Group Of New Components
Appendix D (Informative): Flowchart For Structural Design Check Of A Scaffold
Appendix E (Informative): Assumptions For The Design And Installation Of Anchors
Scaffolding.
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Australian Aluminium Council; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Council of Trade Unions; Australian Industry Group; Australian Steel Institute; Business New Zealand; Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia; Engineers Australia; Hire and Rental Industry Association of Australia; Housing Industry Association; Master Builders Australia; National Scaffolding Association of Australia; SafeWork NSW; Scaffolding, Access and Rigging New Zealand; Scaffolding, Rigging and Industrial Rope Access Industries Training; WorkCover Queensland; WorkSafe Victoria.
