AS/NZS 5131 explained: construction categories for steel fabrication
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AS/NZS 5131 explained: construction categories for steel fabrication

AS/NZS 5131 for fabrication and erection of structural steel in Australia and New Zealand: construction categories CC1–CC4 and supplier requirements.
GGSteel Engineering · Updated نوفمبر 2026

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AS/NZS 5131 sets fabrication and erection requirements for structural steel in Australia and New Zealand, similar in approach to EN 1090-2.

Construction categories

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CC1Low consequence, simple structures
CC2Most buildings
CC3Large public buildings, high consequence
CC4Exceptional structures

Key requirements

  • Welding to AS/NZS 1554
  • Traceability by category
  • Inspection and test plans
  • Third-party certification often required by clients (for example ACRS for steel, SCAA schemes for fabricators)

Note on GGSteel status: GGSteel certification status for this standard to be confirmed. We fabricate to its requirements when your specification calls for it.

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