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  • BS 7273-4:2015

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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

    Withdrawn date:  25-01-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-06-2015

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Categories of actuation
    5 Exchange of information and definition of
       responsibilities
    6 Variations from the recommendations of this standard
    7 Methods of actuation
    8 Mechanisms for unlocking and release of doors
    9 Interface design
    10 Monitoring, integrity and reliability of actuation
       arrangements
    11 Manual release controls
    12 Special considerations for the design of any associated
       fire detection and fire alarm system
    13 Power supplies
    14 Cables, wiring and other interconnections
    15 Acoustically-actuated systems
    16 Radio-actuated systems
    17 Electromagnetic compatibility
    18 Electrical safety
    19 Door signage
    20 Commissioning
    21 Maintenance
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - Applications for mechanisms for
            unlocking and releasing doors
    Annex B (normative) - Selection of category of actuation
    Annex C (informative) Typical actuation arrangements for
            Release mechanisms
    Annex D (informative) - Example of a suitable sign for a
           manual release control
    Annex E (informative) - The advantages and disadvantages
            of acoustic actuation of release mechanisms
    Annex F (informative) - The advantages and disadvantages
            of radio actuation of release mechanisms
    Annex G (informative) - Model commissioning certificate
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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 BS 7273-4(2007) & 15/30288999 DC. (07/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

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