ASTM-E2484 2006
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E2484-06 Standard Specification for High-Rise Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Devices
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
ASTM | 2006 | 16 |
1.1 This specification covers the requirements, performance, design, marking instructions, test methods and ancillary components of High-Rise Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Device (CDD) systems for emergency escape of persons who cannot use the standard exit facilities in high-rise buildings, defines requirements for their installation, periodic maintenance when installed and instructions for their use.
1.2 This specification does not apply to personal escape parachutes, rope, chain ladders or rappelling devices.
1.3 This 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.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
This 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.
PDF Catalog
PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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1 | Scope Referenced Documents |
2 | Terminology |
3 | Significance and Use CDD Classification Ordering Information TABLE 1 |
4 | Materials and Manufacture |
5 | Physical Properties |
7 | Mechanical Properties |
8 | TABLE 2 TABLE 3 |
9 | Performance Requirements Workmanship, Finish and Appearance |
10 | Test Samples Test Methods Certification Test Sample Conditioning |
11 | Test Equipment Test Procedures |
13 | Inspection Certification Product Marking Packaging and Package Marking Quality Assurance |
14 | Precision and Bias Keywords X1. RATIONALE STATEMENT X1.1 X1.2 X1.3 X1.4 X1.5 X1.6 X1.7 X1.8 X2. THE USE OF THE TEST METHODS FROM EXISTING STANDARDS X2.1 Test Methods for Testing CDD X2.2 Static Resistance Test |
15 | X2.3 Dynamic Strength Test X2.4 Descent Energy, Temperature Rise, and Endurance Test X2.5 Rate of Descent Test X2.6 Resistance to Slippage X2.7 Wet Test X2.8 Extreme Temperature Test X2.9 Wet and Cold Test X2.10 Flame Exposure Test X2.11 Overload Test X2.12 Rescue Line Termination Test X2.13 Rescue Line Entanglement and Spooling Test X2.14 Rescue Line Residual Static Strength |