Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Devices (Withdrawn 2024)

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

06-09-2015

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 04.12, 2015 Defines 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.

1.1This 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.

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

1.3This 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.

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5This 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.

Committee	E 06
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	16
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2015
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM E 2484 : 2008

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