AS 6905-2007 (2016) PDF

Full title and description

AS 6905-2007 (R2016) — Smoke doors. Provides requirements for the specification, construction and installation of doors that are required to resist the passage of smoke; includes guidance on performance, installation and references to relevant test methods and maintenance considerations.

Abstract

This Standard sets out requirements and performance criteria for smoke door assemblies used in buildings to resist the passage of smoke. It is intended to support the selection, construction and installation of doors and associated frames and hardware where smoke control is required, and to be used alongside referenced test methods and maintenance standards. The document was published in 2007 and reconfirmed in 2016.

General information

• Status: Current (reconfirmed / active as of 2016).
• Publication date: 12 September 2007 (AS 6905-2007).
• Publisher: Standards Australia.
• ICS / categories: Fire safety; Building components; Doors and smoke control assemblies (building fire protection).
• Edition / version: 1st edition (AS 6905-2007) — reconfirmed 2016 (R2016). Approved for reconfirmation on 3 March 2016 and listed as reconfirmed in 2016.
• Number of pages: 16 pages.

Scope

This Standard sets out requirements for the specification, construction and installation of smoke doors and smoke door assemblies. It addresses doors required to resist the passage of smoke (including related frames, seals and hardware), and notes that the general principles may be applied to other smoke-control assemblies such as smoke-resistant screens. It is intended to be used with referenced test methods and maintenance standards.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of smoke door assemblies and their intended function.
• Specification requirements for materials, frames, seals and hardware to limit smoke passage.
• Performance requirements and reference to test methods for leakage and smoke control (references include AS 1530.7-2007 test procedures).
• Installation and site-practice guidance to ensure as-installed performance matches specified performance.
• Maintenance and inspection considerations to preserve smoke-resisting performance over the life of the assembly.

Typical use and users

Used by architects, building designers, fire engineers, door and hardware manufacturers, installers, building surveyors, and regulatory authorities to specify and verify smoke door performance in buildings where smoke control is required (eg. exit routes, fire compartments, service shafts). The Standard supports procurement, installation inspection and ongoing maintenance programs.

Related standards

Commonly referenced alongside test and maintenance standards such as AS 1530.7-2007 (smoke control assembly leakage test procedures) and maintenance standards like AS 1851 (maintenance of fire protection systems). It also connects with other door and fire-resisting assembly standards and draft documents that preceded or informed its development.

Keywords

smoke doors; smoke control; door assemblies; leakage testing; fire safety; building doors; smoke seals; Standards Australia; AS 6905-2007.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AS 6905-2007 is an Australian Standard titled "Smoke doors" that specifies requirements for the specification, construction and installation of doors intended to resist the passage of smoke.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the definition, specification, performance considerations, installation guidance and maintenance-related matters for smoke door assemblies, and references appropriate test methods for smoke leakage and performance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Architects, fire engineers, door manufacturers, installers, building surveyors, facility managers and regulatory authorities use the Standard for specifying, installing and maintaining smoke doors.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2007 edition (AS 6905-2007) was formally reconfirmed in 2016 (R2016) and is listed as current/reconfirmed; users should confirm whether more recent standards or amendments apply in their jurisdiction and check referenced documents for later editions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is related to other fire and door standards and test-method standards (for example AS 1530.7 for smoke control test procedures) and sits within the broader set of Standards Australia documents addressing fire-resisting and smoke-control assemblies.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Smoke doors, smoke control, door assemblies, leakage testing, fire safety, smoke seals, installation, maintenance.