AS 4391-1999
Current
Smoke management systems - Hot smoke test (Reconfirmed 2016)
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01-05-1999
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.
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ME/62
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
0 7337 2371 3
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| Pages |
25
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| 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
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| PublisherName |
Standards Australia
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| Status |
Current
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| 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.