Adoption Info of California Cold-Formed Steel Structural Member Code 2016
Official title 2016 California Cold-Formed Steel Structural Member Code
Effective dates January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2019
Adopts with amendments AISI S100-12, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
Read More: California Steel Construction Code 2010
California Steel Construction Code 2016
Overview The AISI S100-12 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members provides comprehensive requirements for the design, fabrication, and installation of cold-formed steel structural members. It includes guidelines for materials, design procedures, connection detailing, and quality control to ensure the structural integrity and performance of cold-formed steel members.
The 2016 California Cold-Formed Steel Structural Member Code adopts the AISI S100-12 with specific amendments tailored to California’s unique conditions. These modifications address state-specific seismic considerations, detailing requirements, and compliance with regulations to ensure that cold-formed steel structural members in California meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability.
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