ASTM E2484

This specification defines the material requirements, performance, design, marking instructions, test methods, ancillary components, requirements for the installation, periodic maintenance when installed, and instructions for the use of multi-story building external evacuation controlled descent device (CDD) systems for emergency escape of persons who cannot use the standard exit facilities in multi-story buildings. This specification does not apply to personal escape parachutes, ropes, chain ladders or rappelling devices. This specification does not apply as well to ancillary components used with and included in CDD systems, harnesses, connecting hardware, signage, special evacuation openings, personal protection equipment or devices and other components used on CDD systems which may be installed, purchased or used in accordance with the requirements specified herein.

This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements, performance, design, marking instructions, test methods and ancillary components of Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Device (CDD) systems for emergency escape of persons who cannot use the standard exit facilities in multi-story buildings, defines requirements for their installation, periodic maintenance when installed and instructions for their use.

1.2 This specification does not apply to personal escape parachutes, rope, chain ladders or rappelling devices.

1.3 This specification does not apply to ancillary components used with and included in CDD systems, harnesses, connecting hardware, signage, special evacuation openings, personal protection equipment or devices and other components used on CDD systems which may be installed, purchased or used in accordance with the requirements specified herein.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.5 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

B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
E1512 Test Methods for Testing Bond Performance of Bonded Anchors
E2265 Terminology for Anchors and Fasteners in Concrete and Masonry
E488 Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E894 Test Method for Anchorage of Permanent Metal Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings
ANSI Z359.1 Fall Arrest System Components
ANSI/AWS D, 14.4 Specification for Welded Joints in machinery and Equipment
ASCE 1-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
ASME A120 Safety Requirements for Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance
CSA-Z259.10 Full Body Harness, M90
CSA-Z259.2.3-99 Descent Control Devices
EN 1497 Rescue Equipment-Rescue Harness
EN 1498 Rescue Equipment Class B-Rescue Harness
EN 1891 Personal Protective Equipment
EN 292-1:1991 Basic Design Concepts and general Principles of Design for Safety Machinery
EN 362 Connectors and Attachment Hardware
ISO 10333-5 Connectors and Attachment Hardware
ISO 9002 Quality Management and Manufacturing Quality Assurance
NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
NFPA 130 Appendix B 2.1.1 and B 2.1.2
OSHA Safety and Health Bulletin, SHIB 02-24-2004 Suspension Trauma/Orthostatic Intolerance
PrEN 341:2002 Personal Protective Equipment for Protection Against Falls from Height
UL 1523 Controlled Descent Devices for Marine Use, 9, 15, 16, 17 and 18

Index Terms

building evacuation; controlled descent device; emergency evacuation; external evacuation; high-rise; high-rise fires; multi-story building fire and rescue; multi-story buildings; rescue; Controlled descent device; Evacuation; External evacuation; High-rise building; ICS Number Code 13.340.60 (Protection against falling and slipping); 91.140.99 (Other installations in buildings)

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