ASTM E2513 - 07(2012) Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems

ASTM E2513 - 07(2012)

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

Active Standard ASTM E2513 | Developed by Subcommittee: E06.77

Book of Standards Volume: 04.12

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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 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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in 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

ASCE Standards

ASCE7–05 Minimum Design Loads for Building and Other Structures

ASME Standards

A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

ANSI Standards

ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels

NFPA Standards

NFPA 1976 Standard on Protective Clothing for Proximity Fire Fighting

UL Standards

UL 1523 Controlled Descent Devices for Marine Use

ICS 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/E2513-07R12

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ASTM E2513-07(2012), Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2012, www.astm.org