Abstract

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.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee FP-019 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 25 September 2015.
The following are represented on Technical Committee FP-019:
Architectural Door Hardware Association
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Industry Group
Australian Security Industry Association
Building Research Association of New Zealand
CSIRO
Engineers Australia
Fire Protection Association Australia
Fire Protection Association New Zealand
Insurance Council of Australia

Scope

This Standard sets out minimum requirements for the design, installation and operation of vertically operating fire-resistant roller shutters used to protect openings in walls required to resist the passage of fire.
NOTES:
1 Fire resistance test requirements for roller shutters are specified in AS 1530.4.
2 This Standard does not address smoke leakage through shutter assemblies. Other Standards such as AS/NZS 1530.7 may be used for evaluating the potential for smoke spread.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
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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ISBN
Committee	FP-019
Supersedes	AS 1905.2-1989 DR 04099