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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    Superseded date:  30-06-2015

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-04-2007

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    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

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    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.

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    Committee FSH/12/4
    Development Note Supersedes 06/30133094 DC. (04/2007) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, March 2013. (03/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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