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ASTM International, 08/01/2019
Publisher: ASTM
File Format: PDF
$34.00$69.00
Published:01/08/2019
Pages:33
File Size:1 file , 840 KB
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1.1 This specification covers the specifications, safety requirements, performance, design, practices, marking instructions and test methods for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems (PRS) for emergency escape of persons who cannot use the normal means of egress to a safe area and for transport of emergency responders vertically.
1.2 This specification is applicable only to PRSs:
1.2.1 Permanently installed;
1.2.2 Designed for multi-cycle and repetitive use; and
1.2.3 Where descent is controlled to limit speed before arrival at a floor or landing zone.
1.3 This specification does not cover:
1.3.1 Platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation or access, or both;
1.3.2 Helicopters or other flying platforms;
1.3.3 Any other devices covered under/within ASME A17.1;
1.3.4 A PRS utilizing platform(s) that can be transported to or between buildings during operations; and
1.3.5 A PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.
1.4 Operation of a PRS is limited to trained and authorized operators.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5.1 Exception-In 5.2.1 and 5.2.2, inch-pound units are provided in parentheses after the SI units for information only.
1.6 Table of Contents:
Section
Scope
1
Referenced Documents
2
Terminology
3
Building Interface Requirements and Installation
4
Environmental Conditions
5
Fire and Smoke Protection
6
Material Requirements
7
Structural, Mechanical and Stability Calculations
8
Mechanical and Physical Properties
9
Buffers and Guides
10
Suspension Wire Rope and Wire Rope Connections
11
Hoisting Machines and Pulleys
12
Means to Prevent Falling of the Platform(s)
13
Electrical Power Requirements
14
Operation, Control and Communication
15
Accompanying Documents
16
Markings, Warnings and Operating Instructions
17
Verification of Safety Requirements
18
Quality Assurance
19
Maintenance
20
Keywords
21
Type Tests
Annex A1
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