Similar International Standards
BS EN 12811-1:2003BSI / CEN (United Kingdom / European Committee for Standardization)
MediumCurrent
Temporary works equipment - Part 1: Scaffolds - Performance requirements and general design
Covers general design and performance requirements for scaffolds, but is performance-based unlike the prescriptive IS code.
BS 1139 SeriesBSI (United Kingdom)
HighWithdrawn
Metal Scaffolding (various parts for tubes, couplers, boards)
Historically, this was the basis for IS 2750, covering identical components like tubes and couplers in a prescriptive manner.
AS/NZS 1576.3:2015Standards Australia / Standards New Zealand
HighCurrent
Scaffolding, Part 3: Prefabricated and tube-and-coupler scaffolding
Directly addresses specifications for tube-and-coupler scaffolding, making it a strong modern counterpart.
ANSI/ASSP A10.8-2019ANSI / ASSP (United States)
LowCurrent
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Focuses on safety requirements for design, erection, and use rather than detailed component manufacturing specifications.
Key Differences
≠IS 2750:1964 is a prescriptive standard, specifying exact dimensions and material types. Modern standards like BS EN 12811-1 are performance-based, defining load classes and required performance criteria, allowing for more innovation in design.
≠IS 2750 references outdated Indian steel grades (e.g., IS 226). International standards specify modern steel grades (e.g., S235, S355 per EN 10025) with more stringent chemical composition and mechanical property controls.
≠Modern standards (e.g., BS EN 12811-1) define multiple scaffold load classes (from 1 to 6, e.g., 0.75 kN/m² to 6.0 kN/m²) for different duties. IS 2750 has a simpler distinction between 'light' and 'heavy' duty scaffolds without such detailed classification.
≠The Indian standard exclusively covers traditional tube-and-fitting scaffolding. International standards have extensive sections or separate parts (e.g., BS EN 12810 series) for prefabricated system scaffolds (e.g., Cuplock, Kwikstage, Ringlock).
Key Similarities
≈The nominal outer diameter of the steel tube, 48.3 mm, is a near-universal dimension specified in IS 2750 and most international standards (e.g., BS EN 39), ensuring global interoperability of couplers and fittings.
≈All standards cover the same fundamental components for tube-and-fitting scaffolds: tubes (standards, ledgers), couplers (right-angle, swivel, sleeve), and base plates, with similar terminology.
≈The principle of incorporating a factor of safety into the design of components and the overall structure is a fundamental concept shared by IS 2750 and all modern international standards.
≈Requirements for protecting steel components against corrosion through methods like painting or hot-dip galvanizing are a common feature across the Indian and international standards.