Quick links

AS/NZS 1668.1:1998

The use of ventilation and airconditioning in buildings - Fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings

Sets out the minimum requirements for the design, construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical and air-conditioning systems for fire and smoke control in multi-compartment buildings. Five specific methods of smoke control are defined and the appropriate requirements specified for each. This Standard does not include requirements for smoke control systems utilizing exhaust from above the hot layer. The Standard does not include requirements for maintenance of smoke control systems.

Publishing Information:

Comments:

Reprinted to append Amendment 1:2002

ICS Codes:

References:

Standards NZ References:

• 1905.1:1997(AS/NZS)
• 2139:1967(NZS)
• 3013:1995(AS/NZS)
• 3103:1993(AS/NZS)
• 3179:1993(AS/NZS)
• 4121:1985(NZS)
• 4391(INT):1996(AS/NZS)

Non Standards NZ References:

• AS 1324.1 Air filters for use in ventilation and airconditioning - Application, performance and construction


• AS 1530.1 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures - Combustibility test for materials


• AS 1530.3 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures - Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release


• AS 1530.4 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures - Fire-resistance test of elements of building construction


• AS 1603.13 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Heat detectors - Duct Sampling units


• AS 1603.2 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Heat detectors - Point type smoke detectors


• AS 1603.8 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Heat detectors - Multi-point aspirated smoke detectors


• AS 1668.2 The use of mechanical ventilation and airconditioning in buildings - Mechanical ventilation for acceptable indoor-air quality


• AS 1670.1 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning - Fire


• AS 1682.1 Fire dampers - Specification


• AS 1682.2 Fire dampers - Installation


• AS 1735.2 Lifts, escalators and moving walks - Passenger and goods lifts - Electric


• AS 1851.6 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Management procedures for maintaining the fire and smoke control features of air-handling systems


• AS 2106 Methods for the determination of the flashpoint of flammable liquids (closed cup)


• AS 2118.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Standard


• AS 2484.1 Fire - Glossary of terms - Fire tests


• AS 3102 Approval and test specification for electric duct heaters


• AS 3960 Guide to reliability and maintainability program management


• AS 4072.1 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant separating elements - Service penetrations and control joints


• AS 4254 Ductwork for air-handling systems in buildings


• AS 4260 High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters - Classification, construction and performance


• AS 4428.1 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - Control and indicating equipment - Fire


• AS 4428.7 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - Control and indicating equipment - Air-handling fire mode control panel


• AS 4429(Int) Methods of test and rating requirements for smoke-spill fans


• ASHRAE Design of smoke management systems


• ASHRAE Handbook - Applications 1995


• ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals 1997

Other References:

• BCA Building Code of Australia


• New Zealand Building Code Handbook and approved documents

Legislative Documents