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Hot Off the Press – The Blue Book Fourth Edition

The Fourth Edition of the Code of Practice for the Fabrication of Stainless Steel Plant & Equipment is available from 10 August 2026.

Comprehensively reviewed and expanded, this new edition builds on the trusted Third Edition with updated industry standards, current best practice guidance, and new technical content to support today’s stainless steel fabrication industry.

Pre-order your copy today to be among the first to receive this essential industry resource.

The blue book is officially titled Code of Practice for the Fabrication of Stainless Steel Plant and Equipment, first published in 1990 and most recently updated in 2022.

One of the principal contributors since the first edition has been Les Boulton, who has been involved with the New Zealand stainless steel industry since 1973 (and active within NZSSDA since 1999). Recognised internationally for his contributions and publications, his involvement has ensured that this code has become a benchmark not only in New Zealand for hygienic plant and equipment.

Note that members of NZSSDA receive copies free of charge (depending upon their membership category)

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- Third Edition 2022 - Member $40 +GST
- Third Edition 2022 - Non-members $80 +GST
- *Fourth Edition 2026 - Member $55 + GST
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The Copyright of "Code of Practice - For the fabrication of Stainless Steel plant & equipment©" is the property of New Zealand Stainless Steel Development Association (NZSSDA) and is subject to general copyright law. On written submission to the NZSSDA, exemptions to this copyright law maybe granted with appropriate acknowledgment of this source document. ISBN 0 908694 45-8

Publications

Hot Off the Press – The Blue Book Fourth Edition

The blue book is officially titled Code of Practice for the Fabrication of Stainless Steel Plant and Equipment, first published in 1990 and most recently updated in 2022.

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