1　General Provisions

1.0.1　This Code is formulated with a view to improving the blast furnace ironmaking engineering level and quality and achieving the construction with advanced technology in economical and reasonable way，and efficient energy utilization，safe and practical application，and friendly to environment.

1.0.2　This Code is applicable to the Greenfield/new and Brownfield/upgrading engineering of blast furnace ironmaking projects.

1.0.3　The new blast furnace shall be designed with an effective volume of 1200m3 and beyond.The new blast furnace at deep water port of coastland shall be designed with an effective volume beyond 3000m3.

1.0.4　The blast furnace ironmaking engineering shall comply with not only this Code，but also the requirements specified in the relevant national standards in force.