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AS 1851.5—1981

Australian Standard R

Maintenance of fire protection equipment

Part 5: Automatic smoke/heat venting systems

T H E F O L L O W I N G S C I E N T I F I C , I N D U S T R I A L A N D G O V E R N M E N TA L ORGANIZATIONS and departments were officially represented on the committee entrusted with the preparation of this standard:

Commonwealth Fire Board Confederation of Australian Industry Department of Defence

Department of Housing and Construction Fire fighting authorities

Insurance Council of Australia

This standard, prepared by Committee BD/18/12, Fire Venting, was approved on behalf of the Council of the Standards Association of Australia on 21 November 1980, and was published on 1 March 1981

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AS 1851.5—1981

Australian Standard R

Maintenance of fire protection equipment

Part 5: Automatic smoke/heat venting systems

First published 1981

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)

1 THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140

ISBN 0 7262 2158 9

This standard was prepared by the Association’s Committee on Fire Venting

Smoke/heat release vents can be of assistance in controlling the spread of heat and smoke in a building fire Regular inspection and maintenance is essential to ensure their operation in the event of a fire

This standard requires reference to the following Australian standards:

AS 2427 Smoke/Heat Release Vents

AS Installation of Smoke/Heat Venting Systems*

* In course of preparation.

CONTENTS

Page

SPECIFICATION

1 Scope 3

2 Definition 3

3 Periodic Testing and Inspection Procedures 3

4 Testing after Maintenance 3

5 Records 3

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3 AS 1851, Part 5—1981

STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard

for THE MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

PART 5—AUTOMATIC SMOKE/HEAT VENTING SYSTEMS

1 SCOPE This standard sets out the requirements

for the periodic testing and inspection of automatic

smoke/heat venting systems

NOTE: The procedures set out in this standard should be carried

out or supervised, by a person recognized by the Authority

having Jurisdiction as being qualified for this class of work.

2 DEFINITION For the purpose of this standard,

the following definition applies:

Authority having Jurisdiction — a Statutory

Authority administering Acts of Parliament or

regulations under such Acts

3 PERIODIC TESTING AND INSPECTION

PROCEDURES.

3.1 General All automatic smoke/heat venting

systems shall be inspected and vents tested in

accordance with Clauses 3.2 and 3.3 at periodic

intervals as specified

3.2 Half-yearly Tests Each vent shall be tested

at intervals not exceeding 6 months The vent shall be

operated in a manner which will simulate fire

conditions by suddenly releasing the restraint

NOTE: Vents may be tested on a weekly, monthly or quarterly

rotating basis in conjunction with inspections of other fire

protection equipment.

During testing particular attention shall be given

to the following:

(a) Pulleys All pulleys shall operate freely and

smoothly

(b) Hinges All hinges shall operate freely and

smoothly

(c) Latches All latches shall engage and hold

the vent securely in the open position

(d) Cables The travel of cables and linkages

shall be observed to ensure that it is not possible for the cable or linkage to catch on any projection to prevent the vent from fully opening

3.3 Annual Inspection Smoke/heat venting systems

shall be inspected at intervals not exceeding

12 months During inspection particular attention

shall be given to the following items:

(a) Draught curtains Draught curtains shall be

inspected to ensure that—

(i) no unauthorized penetrations have been made;

(ii) no unauthorized relocation of the curtains has occurred; and

(iii) there has been no structural damage to the curtains

(b) Vents In addition to the six-monthly test,

vents shall be inspected for the following: (i) Corrosion Any signs of corrosion

shall be noted and checked for variation from previous inspections Items corroded to such an extent as will affect operation shall be replaced (ii) T h er m a l l y r el ea s ed l i n k. T h e thermally released link shall be inspected for type and temperature rating Thermally released links which have been coated with paint or similar substances shall be replaced

(iii) Cables Cables shall be inspected for

fraying Frayed cables shall be replaced

(c) Plan of installation The plan of installation

shall be examined to ensure that it includes current information

4 TESTING AFTER MAINTENANCE After any

maintenance has been carried out or vents have been painted, the test prescribed in Clause 3.2 shall be conducted

5 RECORDS A permanent record shall be maintained and kept in a suitable place The details of inspections, tests and maintenance shall be entered including the following information:

(a) Date of occurrence

(b) Name of the person concerned

(c) Details of any faults detected

(d) Action taken to rectify any faults

(e) Date on which any faults were rectified

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