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AS/NZS 4994.4:2018

[Current]

Sets out the requirements for the design, manufacture, installation,re-positioning and dismantling of perimeter protection screens, of height 1 m and above, that are to be attached to formwork or to a permanent structure to provide edge protection for personnel and minimise falling objects during construction.
Published: 22/05/2018
Pages: 24
Table of contents
Cited references
Content history
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Exclusions
1.3 Normative references
1.4 Definitions
1.5 Product information
1.5.1 Documented information
1.5.2 Maintenance information
1.6 Repairs and maintenance
1.7 Alternative design methods and materials
2 Design requirements
2.1 Scope of section
2.2 Design requirements
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Theoretical analysis
2.2.3 Testing
2.2.4 Working platforms
2.2.5 Loading platforms
3 Design and fabrication
3.1 General
3.2 Loading
3.3 Slip resistance
3.4 Headroom
3.5 Fixing of guardrailing components
3.6 Welding
3.7 Attachments within the screen framework
3.8 Ladders and ladder cages
3.9 Screen covering
3.10 Screen height
3.11 Screen gaps
4 Operational requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Unloading on site
4.3 Assembly at site
4.4 Installation, lifting and dismantling of crane-lifted screens
4.4.1 Installation
4.4.2 Lifting
4.4.3 Dismantling
4.5 Installation, climbing and dismantling of hydraulically climbing screens
4.5.1 Installation
4.5.2 Climbing
4.5.3 Dismantling
5 Testing
5.1 General
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Cited references in this standard
NZ 1170.5
Structural design actions, Part 5: Earthquake actions in New Zealand
[Current]
Temporary edge protection, Part 1: General requirements
[Current]
Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles - Specifications and test methods
[Current]
Structural design actions, Part 4: Earthquake actions in Australia
[Current]
Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
Content history
DR AS/NZS 4994.4:2017