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BS 7273-4:2015

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

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Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Actuation of release mechanisms for doors

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

25-01-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-06-2015

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Categories of actuation
5 Exchange of information and definition of
   responsibilities
6 Variations from the recommendations of this standard
7 Methods of actuation
8 Mechanisms for unlocking and release of doors
9 Interface design
10 Monitoring, integrity and reliability of actuation
   arrangements
11 Manual release controls
12 Special considerations for the design of any associated
   fire detection and fire alarm system
13 Power supplies
14 Cables, wiring and other interconnections
15 Acoustically-actuated systems
16 Radio-actuated systems
17 Electromagnetic compatibility
18 Electrical safety
19 Door signage
20 Commissioning
21 Maintenance
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Applications for mechanisms for
        unlocking and releasing doors
Annex B (normative) - Selection of category of actuation
Annex C (informative) Typical actuation arrangements for
        Release mechanisms
Annex D (informative) - Example of a suitable sign for a
       manual release control
Annex E (informative) - The advantages and disadvantages
        of acoustic actuation of release mechanisms
Annex F (informative) - The advantages and disadvantages
        of radio actuation of release mechanisms
Annex G (informative) - Model commissioning certificate
Bibliography

Provides recommendations for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical control arrangements for actuation of mechanisms that unlock, release or open doors in the event of fire.

Committee
FSH/12/4
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 7273-4(2007) & 15/30288999 DC. (07/2015)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
66
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
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