1　General Provisions

1.0.1　This code is developed in order to regulate the design of plate and strip rolling process，improve design quality and efficiency，and promote scientific and standardized design of plate and strip rolling process.

1.0.2　This code is applicable to the process design for new，renovated，and expanded plate and strip rolling plants.Existing resources shall be utilized fully according to the actual conditions during renovation and expansion.

1.0.3　The design of plate and strip rolling process shall rigorously implement the national policies on development of the iron and steel industry and insist on the principle of clean production and circular economy，in order to improve the level of environmental protection and comprehensive resource utilization，save energy and reduce energy consumption，and achieve state-of-art technology，economic rationality，and safety and practicality.

1.0.4　The design of plate and strip rolling process shall comply with the provisions in applicable current national codes and standards，besides the provisions in this code.