1.6Responsibility for Design

AISC 303-22, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges

Last Updated 29 Oct 2026

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1.6.1

When the ODRD provides the design, design documents, and specifications, the fabricator and the erector are not responsible for the suitability, adequacy, or building-code conformance of the design.

1.6.2

When the owner enters into a direct contract with the fabricator to both design and fabricate an entire, completed steel structure, the fabricator shall be responsible for the suitability, adequacy, conformance with owner-established performance criteria, and building-code conformance of the structural steel design. The owner shall be responsible for the suitability, adequacy, and building-code conformance of the non-structural steel elements and shall establish the performance criteria for the structural steel frame.

1.6Responsibility for Design

AISC 303-22, Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges

Last Updated 29 Oct 2026

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1.6.1

When the ODRD provides the design, design documents, and specifications, the fabricator and the erector are not responsible for the suitability, adequacy, or building-code conformance of the design.

1.6.2

When the owner enters into a direct contract with the fabricator to both design and fabricate an entire, completed steel structure, the fabricator shall be responsible for the suitability, adequacy, conformance with owner-established performance criteria, and building-code conformance of the structural steel design. The owner shall be responsible for the suitability, adequacy, and building-code conformance of the non-structural steel elements and shall establish the performance criteria for the structural steel frame.