Ohio Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 Percent, Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process Code 2013 Adoption Info
Effective Dates January 1, 2013 – Present
Adopts with Amendments ASTM A875/A875M-13 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 % Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
Overview ASTM A875/A875M is a standard developed by ASTM International that provides guidelines and requirements for the production of steel sheets coated with a zinc-5% aluminum alloy by the hot-dip process. This standard specifies the chemical composition, mechanical properties, coating requirements, and dimensions of the coated steel sheets to ensure their suitability for various applications, including structural and non-structural uses.
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The 2013 Ohio Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 Percent, Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process Code is based on ASTM A875/A875M-13 with Ohio-specific amendments. This code sets the minimum standards for the manufacturing, quality control, and use of zinc-5% aluminum alloy-coated steel sheets within the state of Ohio. The Ohio-specific amendments include additional provisions tailored to the unique structural and environmental conditions in Ohio, ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of the coated steel sheets in construction and other applications.

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