Code of Practice for the Structural use of Steel-2005
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
First published: August 2005
Prepared by: Buildings Department
12/F-18/F Pioneer Centre,
750 Nathan Road,
Mongkok, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
Consultant: Joint Venture Consultancy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Ove Arup
& Partners Hong Kong Limited directed by Ir Professor S.L. Chan, Ir K.K. Kwan,
Ir Professor K.F. Chung and Ir Dr. D.G. Vesey.
The code contains clauses on materials and workmanship for fabrication and erection.
excerpt:
FOREWORD
Codes and regulations for the design of steel structures in Hong Kong were initially derived from the
London Byelaws and then BS 449. In 1987 Hong Kong published its own code based on the
permissible stress design for the use of structural steel. In recognition of the stated aim of The
Government of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to develop a technology driven and
knowledge based society, the Hong Kong Buildings Department commissioned a Consultancy Study
to carry out reviews of structural steel design practice in Hong Kong and overseas and to draft a new
limit state code for the Structural Use of Steel using Limit State Approach.
The study was carried out by a joint venture consultancy formed from The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University and Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited.
The code is intended to encourage the use of structural steel to the benefit of stakeholders, the
environment and the society. It offers the potential of wider use in the region.
The code has been developed using worldwide best practice and philosophy from international codes.
Particular guidance has been introduced to the Code to cover high rise building design, composite
design, long span structures, stability issues, temporary works in construction, a wide range of steel
grades, performance based design and structural vibration. The code is intended to be easy for use
by practicing engineers.
Use of materials is covered by reference to internationally accepted equivalent standards and by
clarifying procedures for demonstrating compliance of materials which fall outside these standards.
The Code contains clauses on materials and workmanship for fabrication and erection.
This Code of Practice provides full guidance on how the requirements of the Buildings Ordinance may
be complied with.
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