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

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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 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	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
Tests and Verifications Before First Use	Annex A2
Periodic Verifications	Annex A3
PRS Utilization Procedures	Annex A4
Rationale Statement	Appendix X1

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.

File Size :	1 file , 800 KB
Note :	This product is unavailable in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus
Number of Pages :	33
Published :	10/01/2012

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

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