Description
ASTM E2513 – Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems
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.
This specification is applicable only to PRSs:
- 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.
This specification does not cover:
- Platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation or access, or both;
- Helicopters or other flying platforms;
- Any other devices covered under/within ASME A17.1;
- A PRS utilizing platform(s) that can be transported to or between buildings during operations; and
- A PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.
Product Details
- Published:
- 08/01/2019
- Number of Pages:
- 33
- File Size:
- 1 file , 840 KB
- Note:
- This product is unavailable in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus
