Profile Cold-formed Structural Steels
ACRS certification for cold-formed hollow sections, welded I sections, and cold-formed structural section systems
Full Description
Cold-formed Structural Steels
ACRS certification profile for cold-formed structural steel products manufactured against Australian, New Zealand, and European standards.
Applicable Standards
| Standard | Title |
|---|---|
| AS/NZS 1163 | Cold-formed structural steel hollow sections |
| BS EN 10219 | Cold-formed welded structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels |
| AS/NZS 3679.2 | Structural steel — Welded I sections |
| AS 4600 | Cold-formed steel structures (Technical Approval) |
Certificate Types
| Certificate | Description |
|---|---|
| Producer Certificate | Issued to manufacturers producing cold-formed hollow sections or welded I sections |
| Technical Approval Certificate | Issued for cold-formed section systems assessed under AS 4600 |
Criteria
Criteria for this profile are the product designations defined by each applicable standard. Specific criteria will be documented as this profile is developed.
Note: The source standards are not publicly available. ACRS certified firms have access to the applicable standards as part of the certification process.
Assessment Criteria (0)
Criterion Scoring Framework
Certification status as registered in the ACRS Certificate Register.
Certified
Severity 1
Definition "Valid certificate; all product requirements met"
Non Producer
Severity 2
Definition "Listed as Non-Producer in the register; certificate not active as a producer"
Voluntary Relinquishment
Severity 3
Definition "Certificate voluntarily relinquished by the firm"
Site Closed
Severity 4
Definition "Certified site permanently closed; certificate no longer valid"
Terminated for Non-compliance
Severity 5
Definition "Certificate terminated by ACRS due to non-compliance"
Standard Alignment
| Name | Alignment Level |
|---|---|
| AS/NZS 1163 Cold-formed structural steel hollow sections | Certifies |
| BS EN 10219 Cold-formed welded structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels | Certifies |
| AS/NZS 3679.2 Structural steel — Welded I sections | Certifies |
| AS 4600 Cold-formed steel structures | Certifies |
Scope
| Code | Name | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 2410 | Manufacture of basic iron and steel | ISIC Rev.4 |
| 2511 | Manufacture of structural metal products | ISIC Rev.4 |
Change Log
1.0.0 (2026-04-09)
Added
- Profile structure established
- Standards alignment defined