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Kenya bans use of twisted steel bars in construction-- The 18th China(Guangzhou) Int’l Plate metal, Bar, Wire, Metal Processing &Setting Equipment Exhibition
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The East African reported that Kenya has banned the manufacture, importation and use of twisted steel bars in construction starting next year over safety concerns, following in the footsteps of other East African nations. Regulator Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) said that following consultations with local manufacturers it had been agreed that only ribbed bars will be manufactured and sold in Kenya.
Mr Charles Ongwae MD of kebs said that “Arising from a meeting recently held between Kebs management and representatives of the steel industry and the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, it was resolved that as from April 1, 2017, only ribbed bars shall be manufactured and offered for sale in the country.”
He added that “It has been noted that Kenya is the only country in the region that still allows the manufacture and use of twisted steel bars for reinforcement of concrete.”
Mr Ongwae warned all players in the construction sector, including the general public, manufacturers, importers and hardware stores to comply noting that the relevant Kenya standard for ribbed bars is KS ISO 6935-2:2007.
The April 1 date is meant to allow players in the sector to clear up their stocks. The Kenyan construction sector will be required to use ribbed or deformed steel bars which experts say provide reinforced concrete more strength.
The ban arises from new engineering studies which have raised concern over the structural properties of twisted bars, which are common at construction sites.
-- The 18th China(Guangzhou) Int’l Plate
metal, Bar, Wire, Metal Processing &Setting Equipment Exhibition
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