Technical Guidance Notes

Industry References

These guidance notes should be read in conjunction with:

  • BCSA Code of Practice for Metal Decking and Stud Welding - Link
  • BCSA National Structural Steelwork Specification (7th Edition) - Link
  • MCRMA/SCI Technical Paper No. 13/SCI P300 REVISED EDITION. Composite slabs and beams using steel decking: Best practice for design and construction - Link
  • ACR(M)001:2005 Test for Non-Fragility of Profiled Sheeted Roof Assemblies [Third Edition]
  • ECCS Publication No84: Car Parks
  • ECCS Publication No88: European Recommendations for the Application of Metal Sheeting acting as a Diaphragm
  • National Structural Steelwork Specification (NSSS) 5th Edition
  • Concrete Society TR75: Composite Concrete Slabs on Steel Decking - Link
  • View the latest FASET Best Practice Guidance for safety netting, including installation, inspection, testing and safe use. - Link
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