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At SAI Global we supply Standards from many different publishers. Each publisher defines their own requirements relating to what users are licenced to do with their content.
Standards Australia have updated how their content can be used and require all distributors to ensure that users are not able to breach their licence requirements.
As a result, we have implemented technology that limits usage of Standards Australia content to only what is allowed in the licence agreement.
This includes :
- Access is open and save the document for one user on one device. If you would like access for more than one user, please select the multi user PDF option
- Ability to print the document 2 times
- No ability to cut and paste from the document
For more information on DRM details, please refer to the product page of the standards you are looking for or contact our Customer Service Team standards@saiglobal.com
FileOpen plugin not only works with Adobe Acrobat Reader but also with a number of 3rd party PDF viewers.
These include: Foxit Reader, Nuance PDF Reader, Nitro PDF Reader among others.
For more information, visit FileOpen
InfoStore provides you with several ways to find the right Standard to meet your needs. The search works in the same way as search engines by returning relevant results based on the keywords you entered.
Simple Search– enter the Standard number or keyword in the Search field at the top of the page. You can also search by Category or Publisher.
Browse by Category– Click Browse Categories at the top of the page and then select Standards.
To narrow your search results, use the filters on the left hand side of the Search Results page. The options available include Publisher, Publication Status and Category.
Pricing information can be viewed on the Product Details page. Select the product you are interested in on the Search Results page to see all available format options and pricing. Applicable VAT and Shipping charges are calculated during checkout.
Some Standards are available in PDF format at no cost. To access these standards, search for the applicable title, then proceed as if you were to buy the product, and it can be obtained free of charge.
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Postage costs are calculated by our shipping provider based on the size and weight of the product that is being dispatched. Postage takes up to 10 working days for most products, but can take up to 4 weeks for some special international publications.
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You can make changes to your order while it is in the Shopping Cart.
To change the quantity ordered, use the quantity drop down list, and select the required quantity. The pricing will automatically update.
To remove an item from the Shopping Cart, click the ‘X’ icon next to the item you no longer want.
From time to time, we will offer promotions on Standards and a promotion code will be supplied. Enter this code in the Promotional Code field in the Shopping Cart and then click on Validate.
A promo code is a character mix that will be given to you through various marketing methods. The code when entered at Checkout, will discount a certain or collection of products. The promo code field is case sensitive.
With respect to Contracts and products other than Australian Standards on the InfoStore, where SAI Global does not have exclusive rights to the copyright, or where products or subscriptions are being heavily discounted below usual retail prices,
promotional discounts may not be available.
If you require sign off or approval before you purchase, you can generate a quote directly within the site. Once you have added all the items you need to your Shopping Cart, click Save as Quote.
The quote will be generated on screen including a Quote Number and a date that the quote is valid until.
Quotes are valid for 14 days from the date they are created. You can print or email the quote from this screen.
When you are ready to proceed with the order, select Quotes from the My Account/Login menu, at the top of the page. Locate the quote you need and click Proceed to Checkout.
You can pay for your order by one of these methods:
On account (Customers with a financial account)
Credit Card.
You will be asked for a purchase order number when you place an order over the phone with our Customer Service Centre. If you do not use purchase order numbers, we will record the name of the person placing the order. The purchase order number or contact
will be quoted on your invoice or receipt.
Customers do not need to register on the website to purchase any product. However there are the following benefits of registering:
Ability to save quotes of products within the cart
Once registered, the checkout process will pre-fill with all you registered details.
You can also elect to receive communication from our Marketing team, with a sales, promotions or new product information
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2. Click the My Account/Login icon, and then select Account Details from the Menu
3. Make the required changes to your account
4. To save the changes, click Update My Account
When you purchase a pdf document from us, it will come watermarked with the name of the person who purchased the standard, and the download date on each page of the publication (in the left margin). It shows that you are the rightful licensee of that
publication. This process helps us to protect the copyright on standards and gives some control over the level of distribution of the documents
Most publications can be previewed before they are purchased. From the Product Details page select Preview next to the product image.
A PDF document will open providing the table of contents for the document and selected other information to help guide you in choosing the right publication for your needs.
On the Product Details page you will find information about the publication that will help guide you in choosing the right product. All product information is stored in an accordion format and if selected, all product information will drop down to view.
This includes
Document Type
Document Status
Publisher
Committee
Details of what is under revision
Which publication it supersedes
What amendments to the publication exist
Any product specific details
Notification if the publication is referenced in legislation
An Abstract of the publication
The scope of the publication
How to publication is applied
The history of the publication
Details of which other Standards are cross referenced within the publication
The formats that the publication is available in and their prices
Because most of our documents are printed on demand, it is rare that any item you require will be out of stock; however when there is insufficient stock your order may be delivered without the out of stock product. The item will be placed on back order
and shipped to you as soon as it is in stock.
Please contact
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Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Available Superseded
An Available Superseded Standard is one, which has been made available for a period of time although it has been formally superseded by another Standard. Its availability is maintained where it is referenced in legislation/regulations or in other
Standards and its use should be restricted to where so referenced. No responsibility is taken by SAI Global as to the ongoing technical validity of such a Standard, the responsibility resting with the referencing authority.
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Withdrawn
A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.
Lapsed
A document that is past its comment period, but has not been superseded and where it is unlikely the project or product will go ahead.
Obsolescent
“Obsolescent” indicates that the Standard is not recommended for new equipment or as a current practice, but it is retained in order to provide for servicing of existing equipment or requirements.
Redesignated
A redesignated Standard is one that has had its number changed. This could be the main number, the part number or the sub-part number.
Terminated
A document that has not been superseded, but where the project or product is no longer required.