E06.77 - High Rise Building External Evacuation Devices

ABSTRACT
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 vertical transport of emergency responders. This specification is applicable only to PRSs that are 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. Conversely, this specification does not cover platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation and/or access, helicopters or other flying platforms, a PRS utilizing platforms that can be transported to or between buildings during operations, and a PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.
SCOPE
1.1 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.  
1.2 This specification is applicable only to PRSs:  
1.2.1 Permanently installed;  
1.2.2 Designed for multi-cycle and repetitive use; and  
1.2.3 Where descent is controlled to limit speed before arrival at a floor or landing zone.  
1.3 This specification does not cover:  
1.3.1 Platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation or access, or both;  
1.3.2 Helicopters or other flying platforms;  
1.3.3 Any other devices covered under/within ASME A17.1;  
1.3.4 A PRS utilizing platform(s) that can be transported to or between buildings during operations; and  
1.3.5 A PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.  
1.4 Operation of a PRS is limited to trained and authorized operators.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5.1 Exception—In 5.2.1 and 5.2.2, inch-pound units are provided in parentheses after the SI units for information only.  
1.6 Table of Contents:    
Section  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Terminology  
3  
Building Interface Requirements and Installation  
4  
Environmental Conditions  
5  
Fire and Smoke Protection  
6  
Material Requirements  
7  
Structural, Mechanical and Stability Calculations  
8  
Mechanical and Physical Properties  
9  
Buffers and Guides  
10  
Suspension Wire Rope and Wire Rope Connections  
11  
Hoisting Machines and Pulleys  
12  
Means to Prevent Falling of the Platform(s)  
13  
Electrical Power Requirements  
14  
Operation, Control and Communication  
15  
Accompanying Documents  
16  
Markings, Warnings and Operating Instructions  
17  
Verification of Safety Requirements  
18  
Quality Assurance  
19  
Maintenance  
20  
Keywords  
21  
Type Tests  
Annex A1  
Tests and Verifications Before First Use  
Annex A2  
Periodic Verifications  
Annex A3  
PRS Utilization Procedures  
Annex A4  
Rationale Statement  
Appendix X1  
1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT...

ABSTRACT
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 vertical transport of emergency responders. This specification is applicable only to PRSs that are 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. Conversely, this specification does not cover platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation and/or access, helicopters or other flying platforms, a PRS utilizing platforms that can be transported to or between buildings during operations, and a PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.
SCOPE
1.1 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.  
1.2 This standard is applicable only to PRS's:  
1.2.1 Permanently installed;  
1.2.2 Designed for multi-cycle and repetitive use; and  
1.2.3 Where descent is controlled to limit speed before arrival at a floor or landing zone.  
1.3 This standard does not cover:  
1.3.1 Platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation and/or access;  
1.3.2 Helicopters or other flying platforms;  
1.3.3 Any other devices covered under/within ASME A17.1;  
1.3.4 A PRS utilizing platform(s) that can be transported to or between buildings during operations; and  
1.3.5 A PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.  
1.4 Operation of a PRS is limited to trained and authorized operators.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 Table of Contents:
Section  
Scope  
1  
Referenced Documents  
2  
Terminology  
3  
Building Interface Requirements and Installation  
4  
Environmental Conditions  
5  
Fire and Smoke Protection  
6  
Material Requirements  
7  
Structural, Mechanical and Stability Calculations  
8  
Mechanical and Physical Properties  
9  
Buffers and Guides  
10  
Suspension Wire Rope and Wire Rope Connections  
11  
Hoisting Machines and Pulleys  
12  
Means to Prevent Falling of the Platform(s)  
13  
Electrical Power Requirements  
14  
Operation, Control and Communication  
15  
Accompanying Documents  
16  
Markings, Warnings and Operating Instructions  
17  
Verification of Safety Requirements  
18  
Quality Assurance  
19  
Maintenance  
20  
Keywords  
21  
Type Tests  
Annex A1  
Tests and Verifications Before First Use  
Annex A2  
Periodic Verifications  
Annex A3  
PRS Utilization Procedures  
Annex A4  
Rationale Statement  
Appendix X1
1.7 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.

ABSTRACT
This specification defines the material requirements, performance, design, marking instructions, test methods, ancillary components, requirements for the installation, periodic maintenance when installed, and instructions for the use of multi-story building external evacuation controlled descent device (CDD) systems for emergency escape of persons who cannot use the standard exit facilities in multi-story buildings. This specification does not apply to personal escape parachutes, ropes, chain ladders or rappelling devices. This specification does not apply as well 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.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements, performance, design, marking instructions, test methods and ancillary components of Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Device (CDD) systems for emergency escape of persons who cannot use the standard exit facilities in multi-story 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.
1.5 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.

ABSTRACT
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 vertical transport of emergency responders. This specification is applicable only to PRSs that are 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. Conversely, this specification does not cover platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation and/or access, helicopters or other flying platforms, a PRS utilizing platforms that can be transported to or between buildings during operations, and a PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.
SCOPE
1.1 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.
1.2 This standard is applicable only to PRS's:
1.2.1 Permanently installed;
1.2.2 Designed for multi-cycle and repetitive use; and
1.2.3 Where descent is controlled to limit speed before arrival at a floor or landing zone.
1.3 This standard does not cover:
1.3.1 Platform devices that are used primarily for purposes other than emergency evacuation and/or access;
1.3.2 Helicopters or other flying platforms;
1.3.3 Any other devices covered under/within ASME A17.1;
1.3.4 A PRS utilizing platform(s) that can be transported to or between buildings during operations; and
1.3.5 A PRS using driving methods other than positive drive as drum and ropes.
1.4 Operation of a PRS is limited to trained and authorized operators.
1.5 The values given in SI units are to be considered as the standard.
1.6 Table of Contents
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.

SCOPE
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.

ABSTRACT
This specification defines the material requirements, performance, design, marking instructions, test methods, ancillary components, requirements for the installation, periodic maintenance when installed, and instructions for the use of multi-story building external evacuation controlled descent device (CDD) systems for emergency escape of persons who cannot use the standard exit facilities in multi-story buildings. This specification does not apply to personal escape parachutes, ropes, chain ladders or rappelling devices. This specification does not apply as well 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.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirements, performance, design, marking instructions, test methods and ancillary components of Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Device (CDD) systems for emergency escape of persons who cannot use the standard exit facilities in multi-story 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 standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covered the requirements, performance, design, marking instructions, test methods and ancillary components of Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Controlled Descent Device (CDD) systems for emergency escape of persons who cannot use the standard exit facilities in multi-story buildings, defined requirements for their installation, periodic maintenance when installed and instructions for their use.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings, this specification was withdrawn in January 2024 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.