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AS 4391-1999

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Smoke management systems - Hot smoke test (Reconfirmed 2016)

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English

Published date

05-01-1999

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Sets out a hot smoke test methodology by means of which a specified quantity of smoke may be generated, at a safe temperature, within a building. Test apparatus, procedures and safety requirements for the hot smoke testing of smoke management systems are detailed. The size of test fire is selected to generate the required quantity of smoke at a safe temperature.

Committee
ME/62
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 2371 3
Pages
25
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 27/05/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard sets out the means by which a specified quantity of smoke may be generated, at a safe temperature, within a building. It details test apparatus, procedures and safety requirements for the hot smoke testing of smoke management systems. The size of test fire is selected to generate the required quantity of smoke at a safe temperature.C1.1 The size of test fires specified in this Standard varies from areas of 0.03 m2to 2 m2. It is, therefore, possible to apply a hot plume in a compartment of any size without causing damage. It is recommended that a hot smoke test be utilized whenever a smoke test is considered necessary.

Originated as AS/NZS 4391(Int):1996.
Revised and designated AS 4391-1999.

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AS 1221-1991 Fire hose reels
VDI 6019 Blatt 1:2006-05 Engineering procedure for the dimensioning of the smoke derivative from buildings - Fire curves, verification of the effectiveness
AS/NZS 1716:1994 Respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1715:1994 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices
AS/NZS 1668.1:1998 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings Fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings

AS 4825-2011 Tunnel fire safety
AS 1668.3-2001 The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings Smoke control systems for large single compartments or smoke reservoirs

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