Scope of Profession - Ironworker (Metal Building Systems Erector)

In this section,

• “Alberta Building Code” means the National Building Code - 2019 Alberta Edition declared in force, as amended or replaced from time to time, by the Building Code Regulation (AR 31/2015);
• “metal building systems” means buildings that
  • are non‑residential, prefabricated metal structures, not more than 2 storeys, that meet Alberta Building Code requirements for certification by the Canadian Standards Association,
  • are constructed of an interior load‑bearing framework and an outer non‑load‑bearing cladding, and
  • are erected, assembled and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions without modification to the manufacturer’s specifications, but does not include Quonsets or other frameless metal buildings;
• “reinforced concrete” means concrete that is cast in place or precast and is reinforced with concrete reinforcement materials;
• “storey” has the meaning assigned to it in the Alberta Building Code;
• “structures” means the following:
  • curtain wall;
  • bridges, including abutments, decks, girders, piers and permanent guard rails;
  • metal building systems;
  • buildings that are engineered and constructed of metal, steel or reinforced concrete, other than buildings constructed using insulated concrete forms;
• “undertakings of the branch of the designated trade” means the assembly, erection and disassembly of metal building systems.

Undertakings and ActivitiesWhen practicing or otherwise carrying out work in the undertakings of the branch of the designated trade, the following are activities within the ironworker (metal building systems erector) branch of the designated trade of ironworker: 

• assembling metal building systems; 
• erecting metal building systems; 
• disassembling metal building systems; 
• using detailed drawings, blueprints and other specifications; 
• using hand tools, power tools and shop equipment, including transits, levels and explosive actuated tools; 
• using, setting up or assembling rigging equipment, including wire rope, block and tackle, cranes, derricks, hoisting equipment, swing stages, aerial platforms and scaffolds;
• using oxyfuel cutting and arc tack welding equipment in heat straightening, cutting and joining metals; 
• using new technology in relation to the activities set out in this section; 
• using and maintaining fall protection systems.

Restricted Activities The following activities, when performed within undertakings of the branch of the designated trade and by the specified classes of individuals, are restricted activities within the ironworker (metal building systems erector) branch of the designated trade of ironworker:

• assembling metal building systems;
• erecting metal building systems;
• disassembling metal building systems;
• using detailed drawings, blueprints and other specifications;
• using hand tools, power tools and shop equipment, including transits, levels and explosive actuated tools;
• using, setting up or assembling rigging equipment, including wire rope, block and tackle, cranes, derricks, hoisting equipment, swing stages, aerial platforms and scaffolds;
• using oxyfuel cutting and arc tack welding equipment in heat straightening, cutting and joining metals;
• using new technology in relation to the restricted activities set out in this section;
• using and maintaining fall protection systems.