Immediate evacuation signal for use in industrial installations

Book · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:7068601

The characteristics of signals for situations requiring prompt evacuation of personnel to prevent serious injury are defined. This standard was developed for use in installations where ionizing radiation exposures might occur, but it may be used for other establishments where immediate evacuation is required. Devices required to activate the signal are discussed although not specified. Guidance for detection of nuclear criticality accidents may be found in American National Standard Criticality Accident Alarm System, ANSI/ANS-8.3-1979.(1)/sup 1/ The reliability requirements of the signal generating system are specified. Operational testing requirements are specified for the signal generating system. Process equipment used in areas from which immediate evacuation may be required should be so designed that leaving the equipment will not introduce significant risk. Such design is beyond the scope of this standard.

• OSTI ID: 7068601
• Report Number(s): ANSI/ANS-N-2.3-1979
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
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