NZS 4701:1981

Metal-arc welding of steel structures

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AS/NZS 1554.1:1995

Covers the workmanship, materials, equipment and testing required for the welding of steel structures by the manual metal-arc, submerged arc, gas shielded metal-arc, flux cored arc, gas flux cored arc, electroslag and electrogas processes. It is limited to steel with a minimum yield strength not exceeding 450 MPa or a CE not exceeding 0.54 percent. It applies to all types of welded steel structures, including structures designed in accordance with NZS 3404, bridges, cranes and hoists. It is not intended to cover boilers, pressure vessels, piping and pipelines. Three levels of weld acceptance are specified.

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Elevating Work Platforms In The Horticultural Industry - Revoked

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 5.4 Welding

Citation Context:
Any welds listed on the manufacturing drawings as critical should be carried out in accordance with NZ 4701:1981 Metal-arc welding of steel structures by welders qualified to NZS4711:1984 Qualification test for manual metal arc welding.

Hazardous Goods Storage Facilities

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 1.6.2

Citation Context:
All welding of mild steel components shall conform with NZS 4701...

LPG Tankwagon Code - Bulk Transport Of Class 2d Dangerous Goods By Road

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 2.10 Tank Wagon Welding

Citation Context:
All welding of steel components necessary in building any new tank wagon or in modifying any existing vehicle for use as a tank wagon shall conform to the provisions of New Zealand Standard NZS 4701.

Approved Code Of Practice For The Safe Erection And Use Of Scaffolding - Revoked

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 2.2 BASIS OF DESIGN

Citation Context:
Welding shall comply with AS 1554.1, AS 1665 or NZS 4701, as appropriate.

Approved Code Of Practice For Power-Operated Elevating Work Platforms - Revoked

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 5.3 WELDING

Citation Context:
For machines manufactured in New Zealand, or where machines require welding while being repaired or maintained, the welding should be carried out in accordance with NZS 4701:1981 Metal-arc welding of steel structures by welders qualified to NZS 4711:1984

Land Transport Rule 31002: Heavy Vehicles 2004

Ministry: New Zealand Transport Agency
Section: Schedule 3, Clause 6.1.4.1

Citation Context:
All welding shall comply with NZSS 4701 (minimum Class A, preferably Class S), and ...

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