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WITHDRAWN ASTM E2513-07(2012) 1.10.2012 preview

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ASTM E2513-07(2012)

Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems

STANDARD published on 1.10.2012

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Designation standards: ASTM E2513-07(2012)
Note: WITHDRAWN
Publication date standards: 1.10.2012
SKU: NS-45463
The number of pages: 33
Approximate weight : 99 g (0.22 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM

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Fire-fighting Other lifting equipment

Annotation of standard text ASTM E2513-07(2012) :

Keywords:

evacuation, external evacuation, high-rise building, multi-platform, multi-story building, platform, platform rescue system, ICS Number Code 13.220.10 (Fire-fighting), 53.020.99 (Other lifting equipment)

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1. Scope

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 standard is applicable only to PRS's:

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 standard does not cover:

1.3.1 Platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation and/or access;

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.

1.6 Table of Contents:

Section

Scope

Referenced Documents

Terminology

Building Interface Requirements and Installation

Environmental Conditions

Fire and Smoke Protection

Material Requirements

Structural, Mechanical and Stability Calculations

Mechanical and Physical Properties

Buffers and Guides

Suspension Wire Rope and Wire Rope Connections

Hoisting Machines and Pulleys

Means to Prevent Falling of the Platform(s)

Electrical Power Requirements

Operation, Control and Communication

Accompanying Documents

Markings, Warnings and Operating Instructions

Verification of Safety Requirements

Quality Assurance

Maintenance

Keywords

Type Tests

Tests and Verifications Before First Use

Periodic Verifications

PRS Utilization Procedures

Rationale Statement

1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

A36/A36M-19	Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
E84-23d	Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 1/29/2024).
E136-24	Standard Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 ?C
E631-15	Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
G153-13(2021)	Standard Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
ASCE7–05	Minimum Design Loads for Building and Other Structures
A17.1	Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

UL 1523	Controlled Descent Devices for Marine Use
NFPA 1976	Standard on Protective Clothing for Proximity Fire Fighting
ANSI Z535.4	Product Safety Signs and Labels

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