Adoption Info
Official title 2017 Alabama Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling Code
Effective dates January 1, 2017 – Present
Adopts with amendments ASTM A6/A6M-17, Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
Read More: Alabama Building Code 2009
Overview The ASTM A6/A6M standard provides general requirements for the chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensions of rolled structural steel bars, plates, shapes, and sheet piling. It includes guidelines for manufacturing, quality control, and testing to ensure the structural integrity and performance of steel products used in construction.
The 2017 Alabama Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling Code adopts the ASTM A6/A6M-17 standard with specific amendments tailored to Alabama’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that rolled structural steel products used in Alabama meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requirements.
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