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BS 7273-4:2007

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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

Superseded date

06-30-2015

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-30-2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Applications for mechanisms for unlocking and
   release of doors
5 Categories of actuation
6 Exchange of information and definition of
   responsibilities
7 Variations from the recommendations of this standard
8 Methods of actuation
9 Mechanisms for unlocking and release of doors
10 System design
11 Monitoring, integrity and reliability of actuation
   arrangements
12 Manual release controls
13 Special considerations for the design of any associated
   fire detection and fire alarm system
14 Power supplies
15 Cables, wiring and other interconnections
16 Acoustically-actuated systems
17 Radio-actuated systems
18 Electromagnetic compatibility
19 Electrical safety
20 Door signage
21 Commissioning
22 Maintenance
Annexes
Annex A (informative) Choice of appropriate category of
        actuation
Annex B (informative) Typical actuation arrangements for
        release mechanisms
Annex C (informative) Example of a suitable sign for a
        manual release control
Annex D (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 06/30133094 DC. (04/2007) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, March 2013. (03/2013)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
70
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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