This Standard sets out requirements for the design and installation of self-supporting metal roof and wall cladding, subjected to out-of-plane loading.

NOTE: The term 'metal roof' is considered to include metal tiles.

Specifies requirements for the design and installation of all classes of self-supporting sheet metal roof and wall cladding for both cyclone and non-cyclone regions.

1.1   SCOPE
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This Standard covers the grade of steel to be used in the manufacture of metal roofing sheets and wall cladding that shall withstand the cyclone conditions in Fiji Islands. It was first adopted by the Fiji Islands Building Standards Committee in 1998 and since then remained in form.

‍5.5 RESISTANCE TO WIND PRESSURES FOR NON-CYCLONE REGIONS
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‍SECTION 6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STEEL ROOFING SHEETS AND WALL CLADDING
6.1 TESTING LABORATORIES
The testing laboratories set out in the schedule to this Standard are authorized to test metal roofing sheets and wall cladding as specified in this Standard and other laboratories as approved from time to time by the Trade Standards Advisory Council.
6.2 TEST CERTIFICATE
Conformance to the Fiji Islands Standard shall be in the form of a certificate issued by laboratories as specified in the schedule to this Standard, certifying compliance with the Standard.
6.3 ROUTINE TESTING
The Trade Standards Advisory Council shall arrange for analysis and examination to be carried out at least once in every 12 months.
6.4 SAMPLING OF PRODUCTS
6.4.1 Sampling The Chief Inspector shall carry out at least two samplings of the products covered by this Standard in each 12 months period. Conformance to the Fiji Islands Standard shall be in a form of a certificate issued by laboratories as specified in the schedule to this Standard, certifying compliance with the Standard.
6.5 INTERPRETATION
For the purpose of this Standard, the following interpretations apply, unless the context otherwise requires:
6.5.1 Tolerance-the amount by which the measure of a value can vary from the amount intended.
6.5.2 Absolute-completely certain without any tolerance.
6.5.3 Metallic coating-a coating obtained by dipping prepared ferrous articles into molten zinc or molten aluminium/zinc alloy as per AS 1397.
6.5.4 Painted-covered with special colouring matter.
6.5.5 Pre-painted-covered in advance with special colouring matter.
6.5.6 Chief Inspector-appointed under section 14(2) of Trade Standards and Quality Control Decree 1992.
6.6 STEEL COILS FOR MANUFACTURE OF ROOFING SHEETS AND WALL CLADDING
6.6.1 Base metal thickness The minimum thickness of steel out of which any type of metal roofing and wall cladding sheets is manufactured shall be 0.42 millimetre (mm) Base Metal Thickness absolute.
6.6.2 Coating class-Steel sheets The minimum metallic coating class on steel used for manufacture of metal roofing and wall cladding sheets shall be of Class AZ150 and Z400.
6.6.3 Coating class-Pre-painted steel sheets The minimum metallic coating of pre-painted steel used for manufacture of metal roofing and wall cladding sheets shall be of Class AZ150, Z300. Where high build paint primer system has been used Z275 shall be allowed.
6.6.4 Steel grade-0.55 mm sheets Metal roofing and wall cladding sheets with base metal thickness of 0.55 mm shall be manufactured out of steel grade between G250 and G550.
6.6.5 Coating class-Purlins The minimum metallic coating on steel used for the manufacture of steel purlins shall be Z400 or AZ150.
6.7 TEST PROCEDURE OF ROOFING SHEETS
The testing laboratories set out in the schedule to this Standard are authorised to test metal roofing and wall cladding sheets as specified in this Standard.
Steel sheet also known as coil steel sheeting that is used for manufacture shall comply with the schedule of this Standard.
6.8 METALLIC COATING PROCESS
The steel used for manufacture of cladding shall show no defects or in the case of galvanised sheets, have any powdery formations.
6.9 PAINTED AND PRE-PAINTED STEEL ROOFING AND WALL CLADDING SHEETS
The steel sheet for manufacture of cladding which are painted or pre-painted shall have no defects on its painting and have no damage to paint work.
6.10 ROLLING OF STEEL ROOFING SHEETS
The design of corrugated steel roofing sheets shall be approved in writing by Chief Inspector from time to time.
Rolled/manufactured steel roofing sheets shall be of such type to meet minimum wind force for cyclonic conditions as determined by the Trade Standards Advisory Council from time to time.

SCHEDULE
Authorised Laboratories
Compliance Certificate and Testing of Metal Roofing and Wall Cladding Sheets (FJS 1562.1:1998)
The following are authorised laboratories for the purpose of testing the nails specified in this Standard and the issue of compliance certificates:
(a) Cyclone Testing Station
James Cook University School of Engineering
James Cook University
Queensland 4811
Australia
(b) Any other National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Certified Laboratory, approved by the Trade Standards Advisory Council on the recommendation of Chief Inspector.