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FOREWORD

This standard covers the Design, Fabrication and Erection of Steel Safety-Related Structures for Nuclear Facilities.

The reader is cautioned that independent professional judgment must be exercised when data or recommendations set forth in this Specification are applied. The publication of the material contained herein is not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of the American Institute of Steel Construction - or any other person named herein - that this information is suitable for general or particular use. Or freedom from infringement of any patent or patents. Anyone making use of this information assumes all liability arising from such use. The design of structures is within the scope of expertise of a competent licensed architect, structural engineer, or other licensed professional for the application of principles to a particular structure.

Suggestions for improvement of the standard will be welcome. They should be sent to the Committee on Nuclear Specifications, American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc., One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601.

The following organizations recognized as having an interest in the standardization of Design, Fabrication and Erection of Steel Safety-Related Structures for Nuclear Facilities were contacted prior to the approval of this standard. Inclusion in this list does not necessarily imply that the organization concurred with the submittal of the proposed standard to ANSI