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Building QMS Certification (BU - previously noted as acronym "STD")

This program's governing document is the Certification Standard for Steel Building Structures and describes certification
requirements for building fabricators regardless of project size and complexity. Certification includes all functions of providing
Structural Steel fabrication from receipt of contract through final delivery. AISC believes there is a basic level of quality all
fabricators must maintain regardless of the facilitys size or capacity..

Bridge QMS Certification

In 2014, this program completed the conversion to a standard-based bridge certification, which replaces the previous checklist
criteria. This transition completes a two-year process of converting bridge participants and applicants to the AISC Certification
Program Requirements for Steel Bridge Fabricators. In addition, the program requirements introduce the certification categories of
Certified Bridge Fabricator: Simple (SBR), Intermediate (IBR), and Advanced (ABR). Certificates will temporarily continue to include
either the Intermediate/Major or Advanced/Major designations to allow transportation departments additional time to update their
standard specifications.
Categories, as defined by the Bridge Requirements & Standard:
Certified Bridge Fabricator - Simple (SBR) consists of unspliced rolled sections.
Certified Bridge Fabricator - Intermediate (IBR) are typical bridges that do not require extraordinary measures.
Typical examples might include: (1) a rolled beam bridge with field or shop splices, either straight or with a radius
over 500 ft; (2) a built-up I-shaped plate girder bridge with constant web depth (except for dapped ends), with or
without splices, either straight or with a radius over 500 ft; (3) a built-up I-shaped plate girder with variable web
depth (e.g., haunched), either straight or with a radius over 1000 ft; (4) a truss with a length of 200 ft or less that is
entirely or substantially pre-assembled at the certified

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Certified Bridge Fabricator - Advanced (ABR) are those requiring an additional standard of care in fabrication
and erection, particularly with regard to geometric tolerances. Examples include tub or trapezoidal box girders,
closed box girders, large or non-preassembled trusses, arches, bascule bridges, cable-supported bridges,
moveable bridges, and bridges with particularly tight curve radius
Bridge Component QMS Certification (CPT)
This program's governing document is the Standard for Bridge and Highway Metal Component Manufacturers and describes
certification requirements for facilities that manufacture and supply specific components, composed primarily of metal to bridge and
highway construction projects. Certification is appropriate for manufacturers of components that include bracing not designed for
primary loads (diaphragms, cross frames and lateral bracing); camera, light, sign and signal support structures; bridge rail; stairs;
walkways; grid decks; drains; scuppers; expansion joints; bearings; ballast plates; and mechanical movable bridge equipment.
FABRICATOR ENDORSEMENTS:
Sophisticated Paint Endorsement (SPE)
This endorsements governing document is the Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating Systems, which was
developed as a joint effort with Society for Protective Coatings: SSPC to streamline the criteria for both the marketplace and
industry. The program evaluates the qualifications of structural steel fabricators and manufacturers of bridge and highway metal
components who apply sophisticated or industrial protective coatings, such as zincs, expoxies, urethanes, or multi-coat systems in
their paint shops following fabrication. There are three categories: P1-Sophisticated Paint Endorsement-Enclosed, P2-Sophisticated
Paint Endorsement-Covered, and P3-Sophisticated Paint Endorsement-Outside. The program is optional for all AISC Certified
fabricator participants.
Fracture Critical Endorsement (FC)
This endorsement is focused on the requirements of AWS D1.5, Clause 12, AASHTO/AWS Fracture Control Plan for Nonredundant
Members. The provisions of Clause 12 apply to steel bridge members or components that are designated as fracture critical.
Fracture critical members are basically tension members, or portions of members, of a bridge whose failure could cause a partial or
complete collapse of the bridge. The program will evaluate the capability of the bridge fabricator to meet the more stringent
fabrication demands of the D1.5 Fracture Control Plan. This endorsement is optional for only Certified Bridge Fabricators:
Intermediate or Advanced.

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Erector QMS Certification

In 2015, this program began the conversion to a requirement-based erector certification, which replaces the previous
checklist criteria. Additional information on this conversion can be found at the Erector Program Channel.

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Program Requirements Criteria (CSE) - Program Requirements for AISC Certified Erectors of Structural Steel is the
governing program document and references the Standard for Structural Steel Erectors. These documents describe the
criteria of a quality management system and safety management system for structural steel erectors. The quality
management system shall address all functions of structural steel erection from receipt of contract through completion of
the work of the erector.
The Erector Requirements will supersede the current checklist criteria and categories (Certified Steel
Erector and Advanced Certified Steel Erector). This will begin for new applicants on February 2, 2015, and
a Certification Bulletin will be released to address the transition of current erector participants.
The program will also include 3 optional endorsements: Seismic, Metal Deck, and Bridge Erection.
Checklists Criteria:
Certified Steel Erector (CSE)
Erection companies providing services necessary for erection of structures such as schools, shopping centers, light
manufacturing plants, warehouses, low-rise beam and column structures, simple non-continuous bridges, and steelframed buildings.
A Certified Steel Erector must have the following items:
Erection plan
Formal safety plan
Program to promote project planning
Formal program to monitor compliance with required welding and bolting procedures
Written substance abuse plan and policy
Advanced Certified Steel Erector (ACSE)
Erection companies providing services necessary for erection of structures such as large public and institutional
buildings, heavy manufacturing plants, bunkers, bins, major bridges, continuous girder bridges, railroad bridges,
powerhouses, major industrial facilities, locks and dams, high-rise structures, arenas, and repair and rehabilitation of
existing steel structures. The organization shall understand the procedures involved and have ready access to the
requisite talent, resources, and experience necessary to erect complex steel structures
An Advanced Certified Steel Erector must have the following items listed below as well as meet the requirements for
Certified Steel Erector:
Implementation of the quality and safety systems defined in the Certified Advanced Steel Erector checklist
Experience in staged construction for maintaining traffic

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Experience in composite and concrete core construction

Experience in close tolerance erection (as in architecturally exposed structural steel)
Experience in use of gantry and other specialized crane systems
Experience in retrofit and maintenance
Experience with complex projects such as working over water and railroad tracks
Experience with large-scale erection projects
Experience and equipment for rivet removal
Written procedure for jacking and use of falsework
METAL BUILDINGS
Metal Building Systems (MB)
AISC sponsorship of this program concluded at the end of 2009..

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