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Abstract
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.
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 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 |
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ANSI Standards
ANSI/ASSE A10.4 Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators on Construction and Demolition Sites ANSI/AWS D1.1 ANSI/AWS D14.4 ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and LabelsASME Standards
A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and EscalatorsASCE Standard
ASCE 7–05ASTM Standards
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E136 Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750C
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
G153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
NFPA Standards
ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code NFPA 1971 NFPA 1976 NFPA 255 Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building MaterialsICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.220.10 (Fire-fighting); 53.020.99 (Other lifting equipment)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 24101600(Lifting equipment and accessories)
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DOI: 10.1520/E2513-07R19E01
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ASTM E2513-07(2019)e1, Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2019, www.astm.org
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