‭Guide to Normative and Informative References for‬

‭AISC Certification Programs‬

‭Complete re-issue 10/1/2023 supersedes all prior versions‬
‭ ates given below represent the most current version known at the time of update of this list.‬
D
‭This list is a guide to assist with maintaining a current library of reference documents. “Required” (Normative) references are‬
‭those listed in the Certification programs, Program Requirements, and typical construction documents. “Recommended”‬
‭(Informative) references are either listed in commentary or found to be useful.‬ ‭Specific Customer requirements,‬‭Company‬
‭procedures, and construction documents may require other references or a revision/version that is different from the most‬
‭recent listed here.‬
‭NOTE: A summary of changes is provided at the end of the document‬

‭1. References for ALL Certification Programs‬ ‭Revision Year‬

‭ equired (Normative)‬
R
‭AISC Governing Requirements for Certification Programs‬ ‭ /1/2023‬
6
‭AISC 207-20 Standard for Certification Programs‬ ‭10/2020‬
‭ANSI/AISC 303 Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges‬ ‭2022‬
‭RCSC Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts‬ ‭6/11/2020‬
‭Selected ASTM Standards for Structural Steel Fabrication including Structural Stainless Steel‬ ‭2022‬
‭ WS A2.4 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Nondestructive Examination‬
A ‭ 020‬
2
‭AWS A3.0 Standard Welding Terms and Definitions‬ ‭2020‬
‭AWS D1.1/D1.1M Structural Welding Code – Steel‬ ‭2020‬

‭ ecommended (Informative)‬
R
‭AWS B5.1 Specification for the Qualification of Welding Inspectors‬ ‭ 013‬
2
‭AWS B5.17 Specification for the Qualification of Welding Fabricators (replaced AWS WQAG)‬ ‭2014‬

‭2. Building Fabricator‬ ‭Revision Year‬

‭ equired (Normative)‬
R
‭AISC Supplemental Requirements for Building Fabricators‬ ‭6/1/2023‬
‭ANSI/AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings‬ ‭2022‬
‭ASTM F3125/F3125M Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts‬ ‭2021‬
‭Standards and specifications applicable to the fabricator’s product, process, and/or contract‬
‭documents‬ ‭varies‬

‭ ecommended (Informative)‬
R
‭ANSI/AISC 341 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings‬ ‭2022‬
‭ANSI/AISC 358 Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Steel Moment Frames for‬
‭Seismic Applications‬ ‭ 022‬
2
‭AISC Steel Construction Manual‬ ‭16th Ed.‬
‭AISC Detailing for Steel Construction‬ ‭3rd Ed.‬
‭AWS D1.4/D1.4M Structural Welding Code—Reinforcing Steel‬ ‭2018‬
‭AWS D1.8/D1.8M Structural Welding Code—Seismic Supplement‬ ‭2016‬
‭ASTM A6/A6M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars,‬
‭Plates, Shapes and Sheet Piling‬ ‭2021‬

‭Page‬‭1‬‭of‬‭8‬
 ‭Guide to Normative and Informative References for‬
‭AISC Certification Programs‬
‭Complete re-issue 10/1/2023 supersedes all prior versions‬
‭ ates given below represent the most current version known at the time of update of this list.‬
D
‭This list is a guide to assist with maintaining a current library of reference documents. “Required” (Normative) references are‬
‭those listed in the Certification programs, Program Requirements, and typical construction documents. “Recommended”‬
‭(Informative) references are either listed in commentary or found to be useful.‬ ‭Specific Customer requirements,‬‭Company‬
‭procedures, and construction documents may require other references or a revision/version that is different from the most‬
‭recent listed here.‬
‭NOTE: A summary of changes is provided at the end of the document‬

I‭SO 10721-1 Steel Structures - Part 1: Materials and design‬ ‭ 997‬

1
‭ISO 10721-2 Steel Structures - Part 2: Fabrication and erection‬ ‭1999‬

I‭ f shop primer is applied, the following may be required:‬

‭Manufacturer’s Product Data Sheet or equivalent‬ ‭Current‬
‭SSPC PA 1 Shop, Field and Maintenance Coating of Metals‬ ‭ 016‬
2
‭SSPC SP 1 Solvent Cleaning‬ ‭2016‬
‭SSPC SP 2, Hand Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬
‭ STM D4414 - Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages‬
A ‭2020‬
‭VIS-3 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand Tool‬
‭Cleaning‬ ‭2007‬

I‭ f other coatings are being applied (those that require special care in surface preparation, application control, curing,‬
‭and in-process inspections. e.g. zinc-rich, epoxy, urethane, multi-coat systems), in addition to the above, the‬
‭following may be required also: NOTE: for Complex Coatings Endorsement refer to the appropriate section below.‬
‭SSPC PA 2 Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements‬ ‭2022‬
‭SSPC SP 3, Power Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬
‭SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3, Commercial Blast Cleaning‬ ‭2006‬
‭ASTM D4414 - Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages‬ ‭2020‬
‭VIS-3 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand Tool‬
‭Cleaning‬ ‭2007‬

‭ . References for Highway Component Manufacturer‬

3 ‭Revision Year‬
‭Required (Normative)‬
‭AISC Supplemental Requirements for Highway Component Manufacturers‬ ‭6/1/2023‬
‭ANSI/AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings‬ ‭2022‬
‭AASHTO/ASTM standards applicable to the component manufacturer's product and/or contract‬
‭documents‬ ‭varies‬

‭ ecommended (Informative)‬
R
‭AWS D1.2/D1.2M Structural Welding Code – Aluminum‬ ‭ 014‬
2
‭AWS D1.3/D1.3M Structural Welding Code—Sheet Steel‬ ‭2018‬
‭AASHTO/AWS D1.5/D1.5M Structural Welding Code - Bridge Welding Code‬ ‭2020‬
‭AWS D1.6/D1.6M Structural Welding Code—Stainless Steel‬ ‭2017‬
‭AWS D1.8/D1.8M Structural Welding Code—Seismic Supplement‬ ‭2016‬

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 ‭Guide to Normative and Informative References for‬
‭AISC Certification Programs‬
‭Complete re-issue 10/1/2023 supersedes all prior versions‬
‭ ates given below represent the most current version known at the time of update of this list.‬
D
‭This list is a guide to assist with maintaining a current library of reference documents. “Required” (Normative) references are‬
‭those listed in the Certification programs, Program Requirements, and typical construction documents. “Recommended”‬
‭(Informative) references are either listed in commentary or found to be useful.‬ ‭Specific Customer requirements,‬‭Company‬
‭procedures, and construction documents may require other references or a revision/version that is different from the most‬
‭recent listed here.‬
‭NOTE: A summary of changes is provided at the end of the document‬

I‭ f shop primer is applied, the following may be required:‬

‭Manufacturer’s Product Data Sheet or equivalent‬ ‭Current‬
‭SSPC PA 1 Shop, Field and Maintenance Coating of Metals‬ ‭ 016‬
2
‭SSPC SP 1 Solvent Cleaning‬ ‭2016‬
‭SSPC SP 2, Hand Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬
‭ STM D4414 - Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages‬
A ‭2020‬
‭VIS-3 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand Tool‬
‭Cleaning‬ ‭2007‬

I‭ f other coatings are being applied (those that require special care in surface preparation, application control, curing,‬
‭and in-process inspections. e.g. zinc-rich, epoxy, urethane, multi-coat systems), in addition to the above, the‬
‭following may be required also: NOTE: for Complex Coatings Endorsement refer to the appropriate section below.‬
‭SSPC PA 2 Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements‬ ‭2022‬
‭SSPC SP 3, Power Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬
‭SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3, Commercial Blast Cleaning‬ ‭2006‬
‭ASTM D4414 - Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages‬ ‭2020‬
‭VIS-3 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand Tool‬
‭Cleaning‬ ‭2007‬

‭ . References for Bridge Fabricator - including: Simple, Intermediate, Advanced‬

4 ‭Revision Year‬
‭Required (Normative)‬
‭AISC Supplemental Requirements for Bridge Fabricators‬ ‭6/1/2023‬
‭ASTM F3125/F3125M Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts‬ ‭2021‬
‭Standards and specifications applicable to the fabricator’s product, process, and/or contract‬
‭documents‬ ‭varies‬

‭ ecommended (Informative)‬
R
‭AASHTO/NSBA G4.1 Steel Bridge Fabrication QC/QA Guide Specification‬ ‭ 019‬
2
‭Chapter 15 Steel Structures of AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering‬ ‭2020‬
‭FHWA-HIF-19-088 Bridge Welding Reference Manual‬ ‭2019/w 2020 errata‬
‭AASHTO/NSBA S2.1 Steel Bridge Fabrication Guide Specification‬ ‭2018‬

I‭ f shop primer is applied, the following may be required:‬

‭Manufacturer’s Product Data Sheet or equivalent‬ ‭Current‬
‭SSPC PA 1 Shop, Field and Maintenance Coating of Metals‬ ‭ 016‬
2
‭SSPC SP 1 Solvent Cleaning‬ ‭2016‬

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 ‭Guide to Normative and Informative References for‬
‭AISC Certification Programs‬
‭Complete re-issue 10/1/2023 supersedes all prior versions‬
‭ ates given below represent the most current version known at the time of update of this list.‬
D
‭This list is a guide to assist with maintaining a current library of reference documents. “Required” (Normative) references are‬
‭those listed in the Certification programs, Program Requirements, and typical construction documents. “Recommended”‬
‭(Informative) references are either listed in commentary or found to be useful.‬ ‭Specific Customer requirements,‬‭Company‬
‭procedures, and construction documents may require other references or a revision/version that is different from the most‬
‭recent listed here.‬
‭NOTE: A summary of changes is provided at the end of the document‬

‭SSPC SP 2, Hand Tool Cleaning‬ ‭ 018‬

2
‭ STM D4414 - Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages‬
A ‭2020‬
‭VIS-3 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand Tool‬
‭Cleaning‬ ‭2007‬

I‭ f other coatings are being applied (those that require special care in surface preparation, application control, curing,‬
‭and in-process inspections. e.g. zinc-rich, epoxy, urethane, multi-coat systems), in addition to the above, the‬
‭following may be required also: NOTE: for Complex Coatings Endorsement refer to the appropriate section below.‬
‭SSPC PA 2 Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements‬ ‭2022‬
‭SSPC SP 3, Power Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬
‭SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3, Commercial Blast Cleaning‬ ‭2006‬
‭ASTM D4414 - Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages‬ ‭2020‬
‭VIS-3 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand Tool‬
‭Cleaning‬ ‭2007‬

‭ equired (Normative) for Fracture Control Endorsement‬

R
‭AISC Supplemental Requirements for Fracture Control Endorsement‬ ‭6/1/2023‬
‭AASHTO/AWS D1.5/D1.5M Structural Welding Code - Bridge Welding Code‬ ‭2020‬
‭AASHTO Guide Specifications for Analysis and Identification of Fracture Critical Members and‬ ‭2018 with 2022‬
‭System Redundant Members‬ ‭Interim Revisions‬

‭ . References for Erectors‬

5 ‭Revision Year‬
‭Required (Normative)‬
‭AISC Supplemental Requirements for Erectors‬ ‭6/1/2023‬
‭ANSI/AISC 303 Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges‬ ‭2022‬
‭ANSI/AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings‬ ‭2022‬
‭ASTM F3125/F3125M Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts‬ ‭2022‬
‭OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction‬ ‭e-CFR‬
‭Standards and specifications applicable to the erector’s product, process, and/or contract‬
‭documents‬ ‭varies‬

‭ ecommended (Informative)‬
R
‭AWS D1.3/D1.3M Structural Welding Code—Sheet Steel‬ ‭ 018‬
2
‭ANSI/ASSE A10.13 Safety Requirements for Steel Erection‬ ‭2011/R2017‬
‭AISC Detailing for Steel Construction‬ ‭3rd Ed.‬
‭SSPC PA 1 Shop, Field and Maintenance Coating of Metals‬ ‭2016‬

‭Page‬‭4‬‭of‬‭8‬
 ‭Guide to Normative and Informative References for‬
‭AISC Certification Programs‬
‭Complete re-issue 10/1/2023 supersedes all prior versions‬
‭ ates given below represent the most current version known at the time of update of this list.‬
D
‭This list is a guide to assist with maintaining a current library of reference documents. “Required” (Normative) references are‬
‭those listed in the Certification programs, Program Requirements, and typical construction documents. “Recommended”‬
‭(Informative) references are either listed in commentary or found to be useful.‬ ‭Specific Customer requirements,‬‭Company‬
‭procedures, and construction documents may require other references or a revision/version that is different from the most‬
‭recent listed here.‬
‭NOTE: A summary of changes is provided at the end of the document‬

S‭ SPC SP 1 Solvent Cleaning‬ ‭ 016‬

2
‭SSPC SP 2, Hand Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬

‭ equired (Normative) for Seismic Endorsement‬

R
‭ANSI/AISC 341 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings‬ ‭ 022‬
2
‭AWS D1.8/D1.8M Structural Welding Code—Seismic Supplement‬ ‭2016‬

‭ equired (Normative) for Metal Deck Endorsement‬

R
‭AWS D1.3/D1.3M Structural Welding Code—Sheet Steel‬ ‭ 018‬
2
‭ANSI/SDI QA/QC Standard for Quality Control and Quality Assurance for Installation of Steel Deck‬ ‭2022‬

‭ ecommended (Informative) for Metal Deck Endorsement‬

R
‭SDI Manual of Construction with Steel Deck 3rd Edition‬ ‭ 016‬
2
‭SDI Code of Standard Practice‬ ‭2017‬
‭ANSI/SDI SD- Standard for Steel Deck (superseded NC, RD and T-CD)‬ ‭2022‬

‭ equired (Normative) for Bridge Endorsement‬

R
‭AASHTO/AWS D1.5/D1.5M Structural Welding Code - Bridge Welding Code‬ ‭ 020‬
2
‭AASHTO/NSBA S10.1 Steel Bridge Erection Guide Specification (for Bridge Erection)‬ ‭2019‬

‭ ecommended (Informative) for Bridge Endorsement‬

R
‭Chapter 15 Steel Structures of AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering‬ ‭2020‬

‭ . References for Hydraulic Fabricators - including Advanced‬

6 ‭Revision Year‬
‭Required (Normative)‬
‭AISC Supplemental Requirements for Hydraulic Fabricators‬ ‭6/1/2023‬
‭ANSI/ASNT CP-189 Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing‬ ‭2020‬
‭Personnel‬
‭ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in‬ ‭2020‬
‭Nondestructive Testing‬
‭ASTM F3125/F3125M Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts‬ ‭2022‬
‭Standards and specifications applicable to the fabricator’s product, process, and/or contract‬
‭documents‬ ‭varies‬

‭ ecommended (Informative)‬
R
‭UFGS 05 59 20 Fabrication of Hydraulic Steel Structures‬ ‭8/1/2018‬
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 ‭Guide to Normative and Informative References for‬
‭AISC Certification Programs‬
‭Complete re-issue 10/1/2023 supersedes all prior versions‬
‭ ates given below represent the most current version known at the time of update of this list.‬
D
‭This list is a guide to assist with maintaining a current library of reference documents. “Required” (Normative) references are‬
‭those listed in the Certification programs, Program Requirements, and typical construction documents. “Recommended”‬
‭(Informative) references are either listed in commentary or found to be useful.‬ ‭Specific Customer requirements,‬‭Company‬
‭procedures, and construction documents may require other references or a revision/version that is different from the most‬
‭recent listed here.‬
‭NOTE: A summary of changes is provided at the end of the document‬

‭ WS D1.2/1.2M Structural Welding Steel - Aluminum‬

A ‭ 014‬
2
‭AWS D1.3/D1.3M Structural Welding Code—Sheet Steel‬ ‭2018‬
‭AASHTO/AWS D1.5/D1.5M Structural Welding Code - Bridge Welding Code‬ ‭2020‬
‭AWS D1.6/1.6M Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel‬ ‭2017‬

I‭ f shop primer is applied, the following may be required:‬

‭Manufacturer’s Product Data Sheet or equivalent‬ ‭Current‬
‭SSPC PA 1 Shop, Field and Maintenance Coating of Metals‬ ‭ 016‬
2
‭SSPC SP 1 Solvent Cleaning‬ ‭2016‬
‭SSPC SP 2, Hand Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬
‭ STM D4414 - Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages‬
A ‭2020‬
‭VIS-3 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand Tool‬
‭Cleaning‬ ‭2007‬

I‭ f other coatings are being applied (those that require special care in surface preparation, application control, curing,‬
‭and in-process inspections. e.g. zinc-rich, epoxy, urethane, multi-coat systems), in addition to the above, the‬
‭following may be required also: NOTE: for Complex Coatings Endorsement refer to the appropriate section below.‬
‭SSPC PA 2 Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements‬ ‭2022‬
‭SSPC SP 3, Power Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬
‭SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3, Commercial Blast Cleaning‬ ‭2006‬
‭ASTM D4414 - Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch Gages‬ ‭2020‬
‭VIS-3 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand Tool‬
‭Cleaning‬ ‭2007‬

‭ equired (Normative) Hydraulic Fracture Control Endorsement‬

R
‭AASHTO/AWS D1.5/D1.5M Structural Welding Code - Bridge Welding Code‬ ‭2020‬

‭ . References for Complex Coatings Endorsements‬

7 ‭Revision Year‬
‭Required (Normative)‬
‭AISC Supplemental Requirements for Applicators of Complex Coatings Endorsement‬ ‭6/1/2023‬
‭SPE/QP3 420 Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating Systems‬ ‭2010‬
‭SSPC AB 1, Mineral and Slag Abrasives‬ ‭2019‬
‭SSPC AB 2, Cleanliness of Recycled Ferrous Metallic Abrasives‬ ‭2016‬
‭SSPC SP 1, Solvent Cleaning‬ ‭2016‬
‭SSPC SP 2, Hand Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬
‭SSPC SP 3, Power Tool Cleaning‬ ‭2018‬
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 ‭Guide to Normative and Informative References for‬
‭AISC Certification Programs‬
‭Complete re-issue 10/1/2023 supersedes all prior versions‬
‭ ates given below represent the most current version known at the time of update of this list.‬
D
‭This list is a guide to assist with maintaining a current library of reference documents. “Required” (Normative) references are‬
‭those listed in the Certification programs, Program Requirements, and typical construction documents. “Recommended”‬
‭(Informative) references are either listed in commentary or found to be useful.‬ ‭Specific Customer requirements,‬‭Company‬
‭procedures, and construction documents may require other references or a revision/version that is different from the most‬
‭recent listed here.‬
‭NOTE: A summary of changes is provided at the end of the document‬

S‭ SPC SP 5/NACE No. 1, White Blast Cleaning‬ ‭ 006‬

2
‭SSPC SP 6/NACE No. 3, Commercial Blast Cleaning‬ ‭2006‬
‭SSPC SP 7/NACE No. 4, Brush-Off Blast Cleaning‬ ‭2006‬
‭SSPC SP 10/NACE No. 2, Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning‬ ‭2006‬
‭SSPC PA 1, Shop, Field, and Maintenance Coating of Metals‬ ‭2016‬
‭SSPC PA 2, Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements‬ ‭2022‬
‭SSPC PA 17, Procedure for Determining Conformance to Steel Profile/Surface Roughness/Peak‬
‭Count Requirements‬ ‭2020‬
‭SSPC VIS 1 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast‬
‭Cleaning‬ ‭2012‬
‭SSPC VIS 3 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Power and Hand‬
‭Tool Cleaning‬ ‭ 007‬
2
‭ASTM D3276 Standard Guide for Painting Inspectors (Metal Substrates)‬ ‭2021‬
‭ASTM D4228 Standard Practice for Qualification of Coating Applicators for Application of Coatings‬
‭to Steel Surfaces‬ ‭2005 (2023)‬
‭ STM D4285 - Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air‬
A ‭2018‬
‭ASTM D4417 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned‬
‭Steel‬ ‭2019‬
‭ASTM D7091 Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of‬
‭Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and Non-Ferrous Metals‬ ‭2022‬
‭Standards and specifications applicable to the fabricator’s product, process, and/or contract‬
‭documents‬ ‭varies‬

‭Recommended (Informative)‬
S‭ SPC AB3 – Ferrous Metallic Abrasive‬ ‭2023‬
‭ASTM D4752 - Standard Practice for Measuring MEK Resistance of Ethyl Silicate (Inorganic)‬
‭Zinc-Rich Primers by Solvent Rub‬ ‭2020‬
‭AMPP Guide 21614-2023, Guide for Improving the Statistical Quality of Dry Coating Thickness‬
‭Data on Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metal Substrates Using Continuous Read/Scanning Technology‬ ‭2023‬
‭ISO 8502-9,‬‭Preparation of steel substrates before‬‭application of paints and related products —‬
‭Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness — Part 9: Field method for the conductometric‬
‭determination of water-soluble salts‬ ‭2020‬
‭ISO 8502-6,‬‭Preparation of steel substrates before‬‭application of paints and related products —‬
‭Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness — Part 6: Extraction of soluble contaminants for‬
‭analysis - The Bresle method‬ ‭2006‬

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 ‭Guide to Normative and Informative References for‬
‭AISC Certification Programs‬
‭Complete re-issue 10/1/2023 supersedes all prior versions‬
‭ ates given below represent the most current version known at the time of update of this list.‬
D
‭This list is a guide to assist with maintaining a current library of reference documents. “Required” (Normative) references are‬
‭those listed in the Certification programs, Program Requirements, and typical construction documents. “Recommended”‬
‭(Informative) references are either listed in commentary or found to be useful.‬ ‭Specific Customer requirements,‬‭Company‬
‭procedures, and construction documents may require other references or a revision/version that is different from the most‬
‭recent listed here.‬
‭NOTE: A summary of changes is provided at the end of the document‬

‭Summary of changes‬
‭●‬ ‭Shop applied primer and coatings section added to each fabrication program‬
‭●‬ ‭SSPC Steel Structures Painting Manual Volume 2 has been discontinued and removed from this list‬
‭●‬ ‭SSPC Steel Structures Painting Manual Volume 1 removed from this list‬
‭●‬ ‭Complex Coating Endorsement has been revised to include key specifications previously included in SSPC Steel Structures‬
‭Painting Manual Volume 2‬
‭●‬ ‭Complex Coatings Endorsement Informative section added‬
‭●‬ ‭AISC Steel Construction Manual 16th Edition‬
‭●‬ ‭AISC 341 and 358 for Seismic provisions revised‬
‭●‬ ‭Added INformative section for ALL programs‬
‭●‬ ‭AWS B5.1 added as informative‬

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