ASTM E 2513 : 2007 : R2019 : EDT 1
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1.1This 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.
1.2This specification is applicable only to PRSs:
1.2.1Permanently installed;
1.2.2Designed for multi-cycle and repetitive use; and
1.2.3Where descent is controlled to limit speed before arrival at a floor or landing zone.
1.3This specification does not cover:
1.3.1Platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation or access, or both;
1.3.2Helicopters or other flying platforms;
1.3.3Any other devices covered under/within ASME A17.1;
1.3.4A PRS utilizing platform(s) that can be transported to or between buildings during operations; and
1.3.5A PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.
1.4Operation of a PRS is limited to trained and authorized operators.
1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5.1Exception—In 5.2.1 and 5.2.2, inch-pound units are provided in parentheses after the SI units for information only.
1.6Table 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 |
1.7This 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.
1.8This 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.
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