AS 5216:2018 “Design of post-installed and cast-in fastenings in concrete”

In 2018, Standards Australia published AS 5216:2018 “Design of post-installed and cast-in fastenings in concrete,” superseding SA TS 101:2015. Both documents have the same scope and technical content, however AS 5216:2018 includes editorial changes. The National Construction Code NCC-2016 references SA TS 101:2015. The recently released and now current NCC 2019 references AS 5216:2018.

The scope of AS 5216:2018 includes the design and testing of mechanical and chemical anchors and cast-in channel for permanent and safety critical applications. Safety critical applications are fastenings whose failure may result in collapse or partial collapse of the structure, endanger human life and/or cause considerable economic loss.

fischer products with an ETA fulfil all the testing requirements of Appendix A of AS 5216:2018

fischer products are tested according to the European Assessment Document (EAD).

In Europe, EADs replace the previously known ETAG001 parts 1 to 5.

The proof of suitability of fischer products according to AS 5216:2018 is evidenced by an evaluation report issued by an independent third party such as a European Technical Assessment (ETA). Some examples are in the table below.

As of when, is AS 5216:2018 valid?

AS 5216:2018 was released in May 2018. It is referenced in NCC 2019 (National Construction Code). As a result, AS 5216:2018 is the current and official document to follow to satisfy the deemed-to-satisfy requirement of NCC 2019.