ShedSafe Accreditation and Why It Matters

Is your shed manufacturer ShedSafe accredited?

Having a shed manufactured is a big deal, especially when it's one as big as those offered by our Big Sheds team. You might have heard the line, “With great power, comes great responsibility.”, and in the spirit of our commitment to upholding standards, we took it upon ourselves to get ShedSafe accredited.

What is that and why does it matter? Read on and find out!

‍Look for the Logo

‍When it comes to manufacturing sheds and steel structures, ShedSafe’s role is to ensure that the designs and engineering plans used are compliant with the Building Code of Australia. Having the ShedSafe seal is more than a logo for a shed manufacturer’s website, it can also be likened to a symbol of safety and knowing that the company tasked with manufacturing your shed will be using sound plans and engineering designs.

‍Understanding ShedSafe Accreditation

‍ShedSafe is an accreditation program initiated by the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) that's specifically designed for shed manufacturers and sellers. ShedSafe accreditation signifies that a manufacturer has met a set of strict guidelines, standards, and criteria, ensuring that their shed designs are engineered to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and other relevant regulations.

‍Read more about it here: https://shedsafe.com.au/about-us/

The Benefits

‍Now that we know more about what ShedSafe is, let’s look at some of the benefits and why it’s in your best interest to engage with a ShedSafe accredited manufacturer.

• Structural Integrity: ShedSafe accredited sheds are engineered to meet the Australian Building Codes and Standards. This means that the plans and foundation prior to manufacturing these sheds are compliant with relevant regulations and that you have our commitment that we are manufacturing a shed that can withstand extreme weather conditions, including heavy rain, and strong winds, that would ensure the safety of your belongings.
• Peace of Mind: Rest easy knowing that your horses, farm equipment, vehicles, and all else are kept securely within a shed that has undergone rigorous engineering and design assessments. As a ShedSafe accredited manufacturer, we are committed to ensuring all designs are engineered to current design codes.  

• Compliance with Australian Regulations: ShedSafe accredited sheds are designed to meet all relevant building codes and regulations in Australia. This helps ensure that you won't face any unpleasant surprises during council inspections, which could lead to costly modifications or even demolition.

The ShedSafe Accreditation Process

The accreditation process for shed manufacturers is a thorough and comprehensive procedure.

Our ShedSafe accreditation reflects our commitment to supply sheds that meet ShedSafe standards. To comply with the Code, our ShedSafe accreditation requires that we keep abreast and consistently consider a range of site-factors when designing the plans for your shed.

These factors are:

• The surrounding terrain and topography.
• The region it is built in and the risk of severe weather events like cyclones.
• Any nearby shielding by other buildings.
• The final use and purpose of the shed.

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As a ShedSafe accredited seller, we consider all these site factors and will recommend a specification in your quotation. We are deeply committed to ensuring all designs are engineered to current design codes.

ShedSafe is an asset to any shed manufacturer and business worth its salt. It ensures that efforts to maintain compliant engineering and design standards are recognised and followed.

Don’t risk your time and investment on a ‘maybe’. Time and effort on a shed that won’t last simply isn’t the way to go. A cheap shed from a manufacturer that cuts corners will prove to be a liability in the long run and wouldn’t be something you’d want to lean on. Pun intended.

Look for the ShedSafe accreditation logo and know that you can trust your shed manufacturer to abide by design regulations and standards, ensuring that your shed will be manufactured to code and won’t be a cause for worry in the future.