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IS 7205

Safety Code for Erection of Structural Steelwork

§ 01

Overview

What this standard covers

Safety requirements for erecting structural steelwork including lifting, temporary bracing and access.

Safety requirements for erecting structural steelwork including lifting, temporary bracing and access.

Who uses it

Erection engineers, site managers and temporary works coordinators planning safe steel erection.

§ 02

Details

Reference data

Standard number
IS 7205
Title
Safety Code for Erection of Structural Steelwork
Organisation
Bureau of Indian Standards
Country
India
Region
India
Subject
Erection
Subcategory
Safety
Type
STANDARD
Application
Contractual
Availability
Paid
Status
CURRENT
Roles
erection standard
Last verified
2026-09-06

Official source: services.bis.gov.in

§ 03

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  • BS 5975

    Code of practice for temporary works procedures and the permissible stress design of falsework

    The temporary works management framework, including the temporary works coordinator role that governs stability during steel erection.

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  • CDM 2015

    Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

    UK construction health and safety law setting duties for clients, designers, principal contractors and contractors, including erection planning.

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  • Erection tolerances

    Erection tolerance and setting out practice

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  • WAHR 2005

    Work at Height Regulations 2005

    Statutory hierarchy for avoiding and controlling falls, which drives edge protection, netting and access decisions on steel erection.

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Calculations

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