Shed Safe

ShedSafe accreditation, which was launched on 1st November, 2010, began it’s life after the devastation of Cyclone Larry in 2006. Key learnings out of this catastrophic event included:Cyclone Damaged Shed

  • Observed failures were related to current design standards not being met; Inappropriate design (topography, internal pressure), missing or corroded connections, etc.
  • Cold Formed Structures designed to current design codes performed well.

SHEDSAFE accreditation is your guarantee as a shed buyer that:

  • The samples of the designs and engineering (plans and structural calculations) used by the Shed Manufacturer have been subjected to a design check and documentation review process undertaken by an independent 3rd party structural engineer and these have met the ShedSafe accreditation criteria.
  • The Shed Manufacturer has Assured their Compliance.
  • This means that, the Shed Manufacturer has signed and submitted documentation confirming that all of their shed designs are in accordance with the Australian Steel Institute Design Guide Portal Frame Sheds and Garages (2009).
  • The Shed Reseller will recommend a Shed Design suitable for your site location and use.
  • This means that, the Shed Reseller has undertaken training and will recommend a shed with a design suitable for your specific site and building use.
  • The Shed Reseller will consider Wind Loads.
  • This means that the Shed Reseller has undertaken training to determine the correct application of Wind Loads for your site, based on the information supplied.

SHEDSAFE accreditation cannot be purchased it has to be earned.

If your Shed supplier isn’t SHEDSAFE accredited you should ask yourself, why not?

To find out more visit: www.shedsafe.com.au

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