Short answer
Table 10.1 of the 2027 light steel regulation inspects fabrication and erection under eight headings: material, section conditions, conformity to the project, erection, panel systems, floors, fire and the design report. Each item is marked in the columns acceptable, not acceptable and remarks. The list checks conformity both to the structural project and to material properties.
Key points
- Table 10.1 consists of eight headings and 24 items.
- Each item has acceptable, not acceptable and remarks columns.
- The list also asks for the calculation report: item 8.1.
- Strap tension and brace integrity are not separate items in the list; they should be added to the project.
- Some of the checks can be done in the factory and some during erection.
In this article
Introduction
In light steel construction, most defects end up hidden under the sheathing. So when a check is made matters at least as much as what is checked. Section 10.3 of the 2027 light steel regulation requires Table 10.1 to be used to check on-site fabrication and erection against both the structural project and the material properties. The introduction to Section 10 states that members whose fabrication is complete are shipped to site only after they are documented as defect-free and flawless within the defined tolerances.
What is in Table 10.1?
| No | Check item | Question asked |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Steel grade | Does the steel comply with TS EN 10346 and TS EN ISO 1461? |
| 1.2 | Quality certificate | Has the mill test certificate of the steel sheet been checked? |
| 1.3 | Galvanized coating | Was the coating amount selected according to Annex Table 1? |
| 1.4 | Screws and fasteners | Were the conditions in Section 2 met for the screws? |
| 1.5 | Holes made on site | Were holes and cuts repaired with zinc-based paint? |
| 2.1 | Profile dimensions | Do the flange, web and stiffener dimensions meet the limits? |
| 2.2 | Profile bend radii | Do the inside bend radii meet the limits? |
| 2.3 | Flange width | Does the flange width meet the minimum limits? |
| 3.1 | Production of profiles | Was the accuracy of the profiles checked against the project? |
| 3.2 | Checking of sections | Were shape, dimensions and surface flatness compared with the project? |
| 3.3 | Screw check | Do the diameter, position and frequency of the screw holes conform to the project? |
| 4.1 | Placement of members | Are positioning and alignment correct? |
| 4.2 | Connections | Were the stated number and type of screws used in the connections? |
| 4.3 | Anchor installation | Were the anchors placed at the stated diameter and spacing? |
| 4.4 | Connection gusset plates | Were the gusset plates fastened with the stated number and size of screws? |
| 5.1 | Sheathed panel layout | Is the stud spacing at most 625 mm and are the studs ≥ 0.9 mm? |
| 5.2 | Panel frame | Are the top and bottom tracks of profiles ≥ 0.8 mm? |
| 5.3 | Screw connections | Were the sheathing panels screwed on all four edges in line with the project and TBDY? |
| 5.4 | Horizontal bridging | Is the bridging placed at no more than half the panel height? |
| 6.1 | Floor joists | Are the joists of the section and spacing in the project? |
| 6.2 | Web stiffeners | Were stiffeners and connection members placed in sufficient proportion? |
| 6.3 | Floor connections | Were the web and connections fastened with screws in line with the project? |
| 7.1 | Fire design | Were the conditions in Section 11 met? |
| 8.1 | Design report | Is the calculation report attached? |
The text is simplified from the regulation table. When preparing your inspection form, use the official text of the table as the basis.
Who should do the checks, and when?
| Stage | Items | Why here |
|---|---|---|
| When the coil arrives | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 | Wrong material is stopped before it enters the line |
| At first-piece production | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Line setup is verified on the first piece |
| While the panel is assembled in the factory | 1.4, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.4 | Screws and spacing are visible before sheathing |
| At foundation and anchors | 4.3, 4.4 | A missed anchor is noticed before the panel arrives |
| At erection | 4.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 | Members are checked in place |
| Before closing in | 1.5, 7.1, 8.1 | The final check is made before the sheathing is closed |
This breakdown is our suggestion, not the regulation's. Adapt it to your factory's workflow. What matters is that each item is asked at a moment when you can still correct a defect.
What should be added to the list for bracing?
Table 10.1 is a general list and has no separate item for bracing. For braced panels it is useful to add these questions:
- Is the brace placed as a single continuous member between the top and bottom track?
- Are the brace ends connected to the studs as well as to the track?
- Are the straps tight, and were they fixed with the panel plumb?
- Is the strap on the correct face, and is there a second strap in a double-sided detail?
- Is the brace uncut, undrilled and unshifted?
- Is the chord stud pack as in the project?
- Does the tension anchor line up with the chord stud?
- Does the upper-storey panel sit on the lower-storey panel?
- Are the temporary props in place, and has the removal stage been defined?
How is the list documented?
Every row on the form should record three things: the result, who checked, and the date. On a row marked not acceptable, the remarks column must not be left empty; what was done and who approved it should be written. To show the inside of walls that are later closed, it also helps to attach a photo matched to the panel ID.
Where does QSteelCAD fit into this list?
Before writing the production file from the model, QSteelCAD runs minimum length, clash and model checks. These checks help catch some of the errors under items 3.1 and 3.3 before the file goes to the machine. Material, screw, anchor and erection checks, however, remain in human hands in the factory and on site. The program does not mark any item acceptable on your behalf.
Frequently asked
Is Table 10.1 mandatory?
Section 10.3 of the 2027 light steel regulation states that Table 10.1 must be used to check on-site fabrication and erection. The regulation takes effect on 1 January 2027.
Who signs the list?
The table does not define a signature field. Inspection responsibilities are determined under the building inspection provisions of Article 4 of the regulation. It helps to have a responsible person and date field on your company's form.
How is a sheathed wall checked?
The check must be made before the sheathing is closed. For connections that cannot be seen afterwards, photos and records tied to the panel ID should be kept.
This article is general information. It does not replace project calculations, an engineer's approval or the official text. Articles and values were read from the texts in force on the article's date.
