1　General Provisions

1.0.1　The present Code is formulated with a view to implementing up-to-date，economic and suitable technologies and design in raw material yard of iron & steel plants，thusallowing improved energy efficiency，safety and environmental protection，as well as ensuring normal production.

1.0.2　The present Code is applicable to process design for construction，modernization or expansion of raw material yards in large-or medium-sized iron & steel plants.

1.0.3　The process design of the raw material yard in iron & steel plants shall be aimed to ensure normal production，realize high efficiency and low consumption in the process of raw material handling.

1.0.4　The Code specifies the basic technical requirements for process design of the raw material yard in iron & steel plants.Should any provision hereof be inconsistent with laws，decrees and regulations，the latter shall prevail.

1.0.5　The process design of the raw material yard in iron & steel plants shall also be in compliance with the requirements specified in the prevailing national standards，in addition to the Code.