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Description / Abstract:
These requirements cover emergency vault ventilators and
vault-ventilating ports for installation in a wall.
Emergency vault ventilators are intended to provide fresh air to
persons locked in the vault by accident or during a robbery. 1.3
Vault-ventilating ports are intended for connection to an outside
ventilating system that provides circulating air while the vault is
open.
These requirements are intended to evaluate the integrity of
electrical wiring and components and to establish burglary
resistant ratings. The ratings, based on the net working time to
effect entry, are as follows:
a) Class M – 1/4 hour;
b) Class 1 – 1/2 hour;
c) Class 2 – 1 hour; and
d) Class 3 – 2 hours.
When installed in either a vault door or modular panel that
complies with the requirements in the Standard for Burglary
Resistant Vault Doors and Modular Panels, UL 608; or a reinforced
concrete wall according to the manufacturer's instructions and the
Standard Classification for Bank and Mercantile Vault Construction,
ASTM F 1090, the products covered by these requirements do not
affect the burglary resistance of the vault wall.
These requirements do not cover protection against entry by
attacks with a burning bar (thermal lance) or explosives.
These units are intended to be installed in accordance with the
provision of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. However, it is
intended that inspection authorities having jurisdiction be
consulted before installation of electrical connections.
Products covered by these requirements are intended for
installation in vaults that are used for the storage of valuables,
and that are protected by special security measures that cannot be
forced using normal rescue equipment, and require waiting for a
time-lock or similar device to release entrapped individuals.