Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems
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.
1.3 This standard does not cover:
1.3.1 Platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation and/or access;
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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| 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 |
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 vertical transport of emergency responders. This specification is applicable only to PRSs that are permanently installed, designed for multi-cycle and repetitive use, and where descent is controlled to limit speed before arrival at a floor or landing zone. Conversely, this specification does not cover platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation and/or access, helicopters or other flying platforms, a PRS utilizing platforms that can be transported to or between buildings during operations, and a PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.
| SDO | ASTM: ASTM International |
| Document Number | E2513 |
| Publication Date | Oct. 1, 2012 |
| Language | en - English |
| Page Count | 33 |
| Revision Level | 07(2012) |
| Supercedes | |
| Committee | E06.77 |