AISI | Steel Specifications, Codes and Standards

Codes and standards are a core competency of AISI's Construction Market Program.

AISI Standards have been adopted by ICC International Building Code 2006 and NFPA 2005-2006 Building Codes:

Supplement 2 to AISI S214-07 (North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Truss Design, 2007 Edition).This supplement was issued in June 2008. It completely replaces Supplement 1 to AISI S214-07, and revises and clarifies provisions related to design responsibilities, loading, quality criteria and bracing for greater consistency with building codes and industry practice. Specifically, the purpose of this supplement is to better harmonize with the provisions desired by involved industry groups, including NCSEA and WTCA, which were initially documented in IBC Proposal S209-07/08. Click here to download this document in pdf format (193 KB).

Supplement 2 to AISI S230-07 (Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Prescriptive Method for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2007 Edition). This supplement was issued in June 2008. It completely replaces Supplement 1 to AISI S230-07, and is intended to revise and clarify provisions related to low wind and low seismic wall bracing. Click here to download this document in pdf format (174 KB).

In The News

AISI Publishes Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual
06/10/2009 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced today the publication of the 2008 edition of the Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual. The Manual supplements AISI S100-07, the 2007 edition of the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members. It is available for purchase online at www.steel.org.

AISI Releases Updated Standard for Residential Construction
03/03/2009 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced today the publication of AISI S230-07 w/S2-08, the Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing – Prescriptive Method for One and Two Family Dwellings, 2007 Edition With Supplement 2. The full document is available for purchase online at www.steelframing.org or toll-free at 1-866-465-4732.

AISI Announces the Establishment of the AISI Standards Council
10/28/2008 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced today the establishment of the AISI Standards Council.

AISI and CSA Release Second Edition Of The Cold-Formed Steel “Harmonized Standard” for NAFTA Partners
01/16/2008 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), in cooperation with Canadian Standards Association (CSA), announced today that the second edition of the North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members has been published.

AISI Announces Retirement of Delbert F. Boring, P.E.
12/07/2007– WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced today that Delbert F. Boring, P.E., vice president of construction market development, has elected to retire from the Institute after 31 years of service.

Robert J. Wills, P.E. to Lead AISI Construction Market Program
12/07/2007– WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced today that Robert J. Wills, P.E. has been promoted to vice president of construction market development, effective January 1, 2008.

Steel Framing Alliance Publishes New Guide for Builders to Learn More About Steel Framing Construction
11/29/2007– Washington, D.C., - The Steel Framing Alliance (SFA) today announced the release of a new publication titled “A Builder’s Guide to Steel Frame Construction” that provides builders with an illustrated and easy-to-read guide through the basic and most-frequently asked questions posed by most builders interested in getting into steel framing.