51²è¹Ýapp

March 11, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHICAGO - The latest version of 51²è¹Ýapp's Standard for Certification Programs (51²è¹Ýapp 207-23) is now available for free download on 51²è¹Ýapp’s website.

The latest edition will continue to serve as the go-to reference for the 51²è¹Ýapp Certification program, setting the quality level for structural steel fabricators and erectors. It has been approved by the Certification Standards Committee and 51²è¹Ýapp’s Board of Directors. It will take effect for current program participants and applicants for audits on or after June 1, 2024, superseding the 2020 version.

"51²è¹Ýapp's Certification program is designed to help specifiers choose fabricators and erectors who have the personnel, organization, experience, procedures, equipment, and commitment to build quality at the start of a project--by preventing errors, instead of correcting them," said 51²è¹Ýapp Vice President of Membership and Certification Todd A. Alwood. "It's one thing that makes structural steel such a reliable choice. This update ensures that certified fabricators and erectors are adhering to the latest best practices to provide high-quality work."

Some of the changes include updates to the glossary, welding, inspection, and testing procedure requirements and clarifications on subcontracting work and record retention requirements. 51²è¹Ýapp Certification has also made the document easier to use by revising names of references, updating commentary, and bringing it into clearer alignment with the 51²è¹Ýapp Code of Standard Practice.

The new document is available for download at .