There is empirical evidence that masonry block walls are being certified as compliant even when the location of the reinforcement fails to meet the requirements of Australian Standard AS3700-2011. BlockAid is a “bar chair for block work” proven to accurately locate the horizontal and vertical reinforcement to save money, reduce risk and ensure compliance to Australian Standard AS3700-2011.In a July 2017 Senate Enquiry submission, Engineers Australia stated that to be confident our buildings are meeting standards, Australia needs to ensure that buildings are inspected in a way that ensures they are compliant to our codes.By recommending clients to use BlockAid, Private Certifiers and Building Surveyors will be able to inspect and certify client’s block walls with 100% confidence that the reinforcement is compliant because the reinforcement will be clearly and correctly located with BlockAid. Structural Engineers can be assured their walls are built to compliance by specifying BlockAid on all their masonry block wall drawings to accurately position and secure the reinforcement in accordance with their design specification.Please visit our website blockaid.com.au where engineering drawing notes are available for attaching to specifications. Please call Chris Rafferty on +61 2 4934 2980 for any further information.