scope:

This standard describes performance requirements for hot work robots which detect products of combustion in a specific location during and after hot work operations. Hot work robots use a variety of fire and smoke detection technologies such as video image and infrared to notify facility operators upon detection of an incipient stage fire.

This standard employs test protocols that are tailored to the installation and operating instructions provided by the manufacturer. This information assists in defining the limits for the overall application and certified use of the product.

A typical hot work robot consists of detection, processing and communication functions which together will be examined as a system in accordance with the requirements in this standard.

These hot work robots are intended to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and in accordance with The National Fire Alarm Code (ANSI/NFPA 72) and in a manner acceptable to the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

This standard does not address the issue of toxicity or out-gassing of materials when they are subjected to molten or other fire conditions resulting from hot work operations.

Purpose

This standard states testing and certification requirements for transportable and fixed hot work robots which detect products of combustion in a specific location during and after hot work operations. Hot work robots notify facility operators upon detection of an incipient stage fire. These robots are an alternative to the use of human fire watch personnel.

Testing and certification criteria may include, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a surveillance program.