5-247 Commentary on the Code of Standard Practice AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTIONPREFACE ‘This Commentary has been prepared to assist those who use the Code of Standard Practice in understanding the background, basis and intent of its provisions. Each section in the Commentary is referenced to the corresponding section or subsection in the Code. Not all sections of the Cade are discussed; sections are covered only if it is believed that additional explanation may be helpful. ‘While every precaution has been taken to insure that ail data and information presented is as accurate as possible, the Institute cannot assume responsibility for exrors or oversights in the information published herein or the use of the information published or incorporating such information in the preparation of detailed engineering plans. The figures are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be applicable to any actual design. The information should not replace the judgment ofan experienced architect or engineer who has the responsibility of design for a specific structure. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF Sts. CONSTRUCTIONSteet Buildings and Bridges + 5 - 249 Commentary ON THE CODE OF STANDARD PRACTICE, FOR STEEL BUILDINGS AND BRIDGES (Adopted Effective September 1, 1586) SECTION I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.1, Scope This Code is not applicable to metal building systems, which are the subject of standards published by the Meta! Building Manufacturers Association in their Metal Building Systems Manual. AISC has not participated in the development of the MBMA code and, therefore, takes 00 position and is 20t responsible for any of its provisions. ‘This Code is not applicable to standard steel joists, which are the subject of Recommended Code of Standard Practice for Steet Joists, published by the Steel Joist Institute. AISC has not icipated in the development of the SJI code and, there- fore, takes no position and is not responsible for any of its provisions. SECTION 2. CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS 2.2. Other Steel or Metal Items ‘These items include materials which may be supplied by the steel fabricator which Tequire coordination between other material suppliers and trades. If they are to be supplied by the fabricator, they must be specifically called for and detailed in contract documents. SECTION 3. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. 3.1. Structural Steel Project specifications vary greatly in compleaity and completeness. There is a benefit to the owner if the specifications leave the contractor reasonable latimude ia performing his work. However, critical requirements affecting the integrity of the Aadeesc an INSTTMUTR OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION