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Specifies the apparatus and test method for determining the flammability index of a material. Main changes in this edition of the Standard are the inclusion of a statistical evaluation of the test results, a change to the speed factor formula so that the flammability indices form a continuous range and a more detailed form of test report.

Sets out requirements for fire-rated landing doors for retarding the passage of fire through openings in fire-rated liftwells; it applies where doors are required to have a fire-rating certificate.

Sets out requirements for the construction and installation of fire-resistant doorsets that are used to protect openings in walls, and for partitions that are required to resist the passage of fire.

Sets out a classification scheme for wiring systems according to their resistance to the hazards of fire and mechanical damage.

Specifies requirements for alarm systems for all types of passenger and goods passenger lifts; deals with the minimum information to be provided as part of the instruction manual related to maintenance and the rescue service.

Specifies the criteria for the selection of portable fire extinguishers and the requirements for their application, location and distribution.

Adopts EN 81-70:2018 with modifications for Australia, which specifies the minimum requirements for the safe and independent access and use of lifts by a wide range of persons, including persons with disabilities.

Identically adopts EN 81 3:2000+A1:2008, specifying safety rules for the construction and installation of permanently installed new electric service lifts with traction or positive drive, or hydraulic service lifts defined as lifting equipment, serving defined landing levels, having a car which is inaccessible, suspended by ropes or chains or supported by a ram and moving between rigid vertical guide rails or guide rails.

Sets out the procedures for the assessment and classification of external walls of buildings according to their tendency to spread fire via the building façade.

Specifies requirements for design, construction and installation of vertically operating roller shutters intended to protect trafficable openings in fire-rated walls; compliance is based on prototype testing in accordance with AS 1530.4; labelling requirements are included.