AS 1670.

5:2016
AS 1670.5:2016

Fire detection, warning, control and

intercom systems—System design,
installation and commissioning

Part 5: Special hazards systems

This Australian Standard® was prepared by Committee FP-002, Fire Detection, Warning,
Control and Intercom Systems. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards
Australia on 9 March 2016.
This Standard was published on 21 April 2016.

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• Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia

• Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
• Australian Building Codes Board
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Australian Industry Group
• Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
• CSIRO
• Deafness Forum of Australia
• Department of Human Services, Vic.
• Engineers Australia
• Fire Protection Association Australia
• National Electrical and Communications Association
• National Fire Industry Association
• Property Council of Australia
• Society of Fire Safety

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Fire detection, warning, control and

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installation and commissioning

Part 5: Special hazards systems

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PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee FP-002, Fire Detection,
Warning, Control and Intercom Systems as a companion Standard to AS 1670.1 for special
hazards system detection, indication and control in conjunction with Standards Australia
Committee FP-011, Special Hazard Fire Protection Systems.
The objective of this Standard is to set out requirements for the design, installation and
commissioning of special hazards detection, actuation and control systems comprising
components complying with the requirements of the relevant equipment Standards itemized
in AS 1670.1.
Notes to Clauses in this Standard do not form a mandatory part for compliance with this
Standard. They are of an advisory nature only and are used to give explanation or guidance
to the user on recommended considerations or technical procedures, or to provide an
informative cross-reference to other document or publications.
Figures provided in this Standard are informative.
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
Appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ Appendix is only for information and
guidance.
This Standard incorporates a Commentary on some Clauses. The Commentary directly
follows the relevant Clause, is designated by ‘C’ preceding the Clause number and is
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CONTENTS

Page

SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 4
1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES .................................................................................... 4
1.4 DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................. 4
1.5 ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................... 5
1.6 MEASUREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 5
1.7 SYSTEM DESIGN ...................................................................................................... 5

SECTION 2 SPECIAL HAZARDS DETECTION, ACTUATION AND CONTROL

SYSTEMS
2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 AUTOMATIC DETECTION ....................................................................................... 7
2.3 SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ACTIVATION .................................................................. 7
2.4 DETECTOR SPACING ............................................................................................... 7
2.5 TIME DELAY FUNCTION......................................................................................... 8
2.6 REMOTE MONITORING ........................................................................................... 8
2.7 CONTROL AND INDICATING EQUIPMENT .......................................................... 8
2.8 AUDIBLE ALARMS AND VISUAL WARNING DEVICES ..................................... 9
2.9 OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 10
2.10 LOCAL CONTROL STATION (LCS) ...................................................................... 10
2.11 CABLING ................................................................................................................. 11
2.12 COMMISSIONING ................................................................................................... 11

APPENDIX A DUAL DETECTION LAYOUT GUIDE ....................................................... 12

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Australian Standard
Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—System design,
installation and commissioning

Part 5: Special hazards systems

S E C T I O N 1 S C O P E A N D G E N E R A L

1.1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out requirements for the design, installation and commissioning of
special hazards detection, actuation and control systems comprising components complying
with the requirements of the relevant product Standards itemized in AS 1670.1.

1.2 APPLICATION
The fire detection, actuation and control systems shall meet the requirements of the relevant
Australian Standard for the extinguishing agent and comply with AS 1670.1 except as
specified by this Standard.
This Standard may be varied to meet the specific design requirements of the special hazards
extinguishing agent.
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1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCES
The following are the normative reference documents in this Standard:
AS
1603 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems
1603.11 Part 11: Visual warning devices
1670 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—System design,
installation and commissioning
1670.1 Part 1: Fire
AS/NZS
3013 Electrical installations—Classification of the fire and mechanical performance
of wiring system elements
ISO
7731 Ergonomics—Danger signals for public and work areas—Auditory danger
signals
8201 Acoustics—Audible emergency evacuation signal

1.4 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS 1670.1 shall apply.

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1.5 ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this Standard:
ASD Aspirating smoke detector
CIE Control and indicating equipment
FDCIE Fire detection control and indicating equipment
LCS Local control station
NCC National construction code (BCA Volume One)
SHCIE Special hazards control and indicating equipment
VWD Visual warning device

1.6 MEASUREMENTS
1.6.1 Tolerances
If a specific tolerance or deviation limit is not specified in a measurement, requirements or
test procedure, then the tolerance given in AS 1670.1 shall be applied.

1.7 SYSTEM DESIGN

1.7.1 General
The special hazards detection, actuation and control systems shall be designed to the
requirements of this Standard and AS 1670.1. Where the protected area is not required to
meet the NCC Part E2 Smoke Hazard Management, smoke detection is not mandatory.
The system design shall include the details and documentation for both installation and
commissioning of the system.
1.7.2 Baseline data
The design, installation and commissioning documentation shall be provided to facilitate
the service and maintenance of the system for the period of its service life. The baseline
data shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(a) Site identifier.
(b) Address.
(c) Building number or name (if applicable).
(d) System scope: an alteration to an existing system or a new system.
(e) Type of system: collective, addressable, addressable/analogue, ASD or combination.
(f) Design reference: AS 1670.5:2015.
(g) Name or description of extinguishing agent.
(h) Statement that the equipment used within the system meets the equipment Standards.
(i) Design drawings showing the system layout (building plans), equipment type,
location and designation.
(j) Systems interface diagram.
(k) A cause and effect matrix.
(l) List of all system components, their location, type, unique system designation and
descriptor.
(m) List of each system component having a fixed service life, nominating the service
date.

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(n) List of any ancillary equipment.

(o) Manuals for all CIE and system components (as applicable).
(p) Aspirating smoke detection design calculations (where applicable).
(q) Details of alarm monitoring requirements.
(r) Power supply requirements, including the following:
(i) Primary power source, nominal voltage and source (if applicable).
(ii) Standby power source, nominal voltage and capacity and the compensation
factor used if installed outside an average temperature of 15°C–30°C.
(iii) System quiescent current (mA), including monitoring loads if applicable.
(iv) System alarm current (mA), including occupant warning system load.
(v) Load current of each ancillary circuit.

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S E C T I O N 2 S P E C I A L H A Z A R D S D E T E C T I O N ,
A C T U A T I O N A N D C O N T R O L S Y S T E MS

2.1 GENERAL
Detection, actuation and control systems may be either automatic or manual. Where they
are automatic, provision shall also be made for electrically initiated manual operation: see
Clause 2.3.2.
The special hazards control and indicating equipment (SHCIE) shall be separate from any
general building fire detection and alarm system. The special hazard system fire detectors
may be used to satisfy the requirements of the building fire detection system for that area
provided the minimum requirements for the building protection are met and the SHCIE is
monitored by the building fire detection and alarm system.

2.2 AUTOMATIC DETECTION

The detectors selected shall be appropriate to the specific special hazards systems design.
They shall be capable of early detection of heat, flame, smoke, or other by-products of fire,
or any combination thereof, and/or the detection of combustible vapours or any abnormal
condition in the hazard that is likely to produce fire.
NOTE: Except where the potential exists for a very rapidly developing fire, detection should be
configured for dual stage detection and automatic actuation and discharge of the extinguishing
agent.
Dual stage operation shall require two separate and concurrent alarm signals. The first
alarm signal shall initiate Stage 1. The second alarm signal shall initiate Stage 2.

2.3 SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ACTIVATION

2.3.1 Automatic activation
Automatic fire suppression systems shall be controlled by automatic fire detection and
actuation systems suitable for the fire suppression system and intended application, and
shall also be provided with a means of manual operation.
Automatic systems shall perform all functions necessary for the successful operation of the
fire suppression system, including time delay and ancillary functions (e.g. equipment
shutdown, damper closure and fuel shut-off). All ancillary equipment shall latch in the
operated state and incorporate manual reset facilities.
2.3.2 Manual activation
Provision shall be made for an electrically initiated activation of automatic suppression
systems by means of a manual control located outside the protected space or adjacent to the
designated emergency exit from the space (see Clause 2.10).

2.4 DETECTOR SPACING

Special hazards systems fire detectors shall be installed and located as follows, unless
otherwise specified by the special hazards fire suppression system design:
(a) For a single stage detection system, detectors shall be located in accordance with the
general requirements specified in the relevant section of AS 1670.1 for the type of
fire detector being used.
(b) For dual stage detection systems, detectors shall be located such that the distance
from any point of the protected area to detectors to initiate Stage 1 shall not exceed
the maximum distance for the type of detector as specified in the relevant section of
AS 1670.1. The following detectors to initiate Stage 2 shall also meet the same
location requirements as Stage 1 detectors and the following:
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(i) Collective detectors shall be distributed on two separate detection circuits both
of which are required to be in alarm to initiate Stage 2 and the automatic
extinguishing agent discharge sequence.
(ii) Addressable detectors shall be located the same as for collective detectors but
are permitted to be configured for any two detectors in alarm to initiate Stage 2
and the automatic extinguishing agent discharge sequence.
(iii) ASD sampling points shall be located the same as collective detectors, on
separate ASDs. Each ASD shall be connected to a separate detection circuit.
NOTES:
1 A combination of (i), (ii) and (iii) may be used to initiate Stage 2 and the automatic
extinguishing agent discharge sequence.
2 Examples and guidance for designing detector layouts are provided in Appendix A.

C2.4 The requirement for use of dual stage detection to initiate discharge of special
hazards systems is normally determined in consultation with the special hazard system
designer.
Where detectors are installed at the maximum listed spacing, delay may occur in
extinguishing agent discharge. A reduction in detector spacing may be required where a
more rapid system response is required.
Dual stage detectors may need to be separated to allow Stage 1 to be initiated during
routine service without risk of unintentional Stage 2 initiations.
Single detection systems may be appropriate in the case of very small compartments
actuated by early warning detectors or installations actuated solely by heat detectors,
where the additional cost and complexity or potential delay in operation may not justify
the use Get
of dual
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2.5 TIME DELAY FUNCTION

Where a discharge time delay is required, the period of the delay shall be as specified in the
special hazards system design, and shall allow sufficient time for the safe evacuation of the
protected area.
NOTE: Discharge delays should be kept as short as practicable. Typically, a delay should not
exceed 60 s.

2.6 REMOTE MONITORING

Unless the special hazard system fire detectors are being used to satisfy the requirements of
the building fire detection system for that area, the fire suppression system alarm signal
shall only be sent from the SHCIE to other FDCIE on the initiation of the extinguishing
agent discharge sequence.
NOTE: Some fire alarm authorities may require the alarm signal to be sent on a Stage 1 alarm.

2.7 CONTROL AND INDICATING EQUIPMENT

SHCIE shall comply with a referenced FDCIE Standard and the following:
(a) A visual indicator shall be provided to confirm that discharge has occurred. The
indicator shall be red when lit and be labelled ‘AGENT DISCHARGED’.
The visual indication that discharge has occurred shall not rely on any signal sent to
initiate the suppression system actuator.
(b) A fault in the transmission path to extinguishant discharge actuating device shall
cause an audible and visual fault warning indication as follows:
(i) The audible fault warning indication shall be the same as the general fault
audible warning indication.
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(ii) The visual fault warning indication shall be provided by—

(A) the general visual fault warning indicator; and
(B) a fault warning indicator separate from any other indicator. The indicator
shall be yellow/amber when lit and labelled ‘AGENT DISCHARGE
FAULT’.
(c) A system isolate switch shall be provided to prevent the electrically initiated
discharge of extinguishant agent during service of the special hazards detection,
actuation and control systems.
The system isolate switch shall—
(i) be incorporated into the SHCIE;
(ii) be only operable at Access Level 2;
(iii) electrically disconnect both conductors to the extinguishing agent discharge
actuator, when operated;
(iv) be labelled ‘SYSTEM ISOLATE’; and
(v) indicate its state in accordance with Clause 2.7(b).
NOTE: The label of the system isolate switch may serve as a label for the indicator.

2.8 AUDIBLE ALARMS AND VISUAL WARNING DEVICES

2.8.1 General
The location and types of audible alarms and visual warning devices (VWD) shall be in
accordance the special hazards system design.
Where the special hazards system protects only part of a building, that part shall also be
provided with the general building occupant warning which shall be distinguishable from
the special hazards alarm and warning signals. When there is an alarm in the special
hazards area the building occupant warning signal shall be inhibited within the area
protected by the special hazards system.
The power for the audible alarm and visual warning shall be provided by the SHCIE power
supply or by a dedicated power supply.
2.8.2 Audible alarm equipment
The audible alarm shall be provided by equipment as specified in AS 1670.1 for occupant
warning.
The audible alarm shall be controlled directly by SHCIE.
2.8.3 Visual warning equipment
Each VWD shall comply with AS 1603.11.
VWDs shall, on operation, display letters not less than 35 mm high and shall incorporate
the following wording as appropriate:
(a) ‘FIRE ALARM’ in red lettering on a black background.
(b) ‘DO NOT ENTER’ in red lettering on a black background.
(c) ‘EVACUATE AREA’ in red lettering on a black background.
(d) ‘EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE’ in yellow lettering on a black
background. This device shall flash at a rate of not less than 1 Hz and not more than
3 Hz.
Where VWDs are located together, the functions may be combined in one physical
enclosure.
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2.9 OPERATION
2.9.1 Stage 1 alarm of dual stage operation
On the first detector entering into alarm, the following shall occur within the protected area:
(a) A VWD with the words ‘FIRE ALARM’ shall illuminate.
(b) The audible alert signal complying with ISO 7731, shall sound.
2.9.2 Initiation of discharge sequence
Initiation of the extinguishing agent discharge sequence shall commence on the—
(a) operation of any detector alarm on single stage detection system;
(b) operation of a second detector on dual stage detection system; or
(c) manual initiation.
Initiation of the discharge sequence shall cause—
(i) the pre-discharge alarm VWD with the words ‘ DO NOT ENTER’ and ‘EVACUATE
AREA’ to illuminate; and
(ii) the evacuate signal complying with ISO 8201, to sound.
These devices shall continue to operate until the SHCIE is reset.
NOTE: The SHCIE should not be reset until the protected area is made safe.
2.9.3 System inoperative
Any condition that inhibits the discharge of the extinguishing agent shall cause the
‘EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE’ visual warning device to illuminate. The
conditionsGet
shall include
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(a) Fault in the actuator transmission path.
(b) Operation of a system isolate switch.
(c) Operation of a lock off valve.
(d) Operation of an automatic/manual switch in the manual position (where fitted).
(e) Disablement of, or fault in any part of the detection and control system.
(f) A fault in the transmission path to a remotely located automatic/manual switch.

2.10 LOCAL CONTROL STATION (LCS)

Provision shall be made for manual operation of the automatic extinguishing system by
means of an LCS.
The LCS shall be installed immediately adjacent to and preferably outside the designated
emergency exit(s) from the protected area.
The LCS may be incorporated with the SHCIE when the SHCIE is located within or
adjacent to the emergency exit from the protected area.
Access to the LCS facilities shall not require the opening of any equipment or CIE door,
and operation of the LCS controls shall be available at CIE Access Level 1.
The LCS shall incorporate the following:
(a) A discharge manual control A two-step action or other safety feature to restrict
accidental operation which initiates the normal system discharge sequence including
activation of audible alarm devices and visual warning devices, time delays, and
equipment shutdowns independent of the automatic/manual switch position.
Where a discharge manual control overrides the time delay, the specific configuration
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(b) Automatic/manual switch A dedicated two-position switch.

The automatic position permits the automatic system discharge sequence to occur. In
the manual position, the following shall occur:
(i) Prevent automatic discharge of the extinguishing agent.
(ii) Stop and reset the automatic discharge sequence.
(iii) Illuminate a yellow or amber visible indication labelled ‘MANUAL MODE’ at all
LCSs and the SHCIE.
(iv) Cause an audible indication at all LCS and SHCIE.
(v) Illuminate the ‘EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE’ sign.
The height above the floor of controls and indicators shall comply with general
requirements of AS 1670.1.

2.11 CABLING
All cabling shall comply with the requirements of AS 1670.1 except that the extinguishing
agent actuator transmission path shall have a minimum rating of WS51W in accordance
with AS/NZS 3013, with the mechanical rating upgraded dependent upon the hazard.
NOTE: See guidance proved in AS 1670.1 for upgrading protection.

2.12 COMMISSIONING
Commissioning shall be conducted in accordance with AS 1670.1.

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APPENDIX A
DUAL DETECTION LAYOUT GUIDE
(Informative)

A1 EXAMPLES
Figures A1 and A2 show single stage detection examples with a corresponding change to
dual stage detection shown in Figures A3 and A4.

5 m 5 m

5 m

3 m

5 m

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5 m

FIGURE A1 SINGLE STAGE SMOKE DETECTION EXAMPLE

FOR LESS THAN 200 m2

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5 m 8 m 5 m

5 m

10 m

5 m

FIGURE A2 SINGLE STAGE SMOKE DETECTION EXAMPLE

FOR MORE THAN 200 m2

5 m 5 m

5 m

1 2
3 m

2 1

5 m

5 m

FIGURE A3 DUAL STAGE SMOKE DETECTION EXAMPLE

FOR LESS THAN 200 m2

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3 m 10 m 5 m

5 m

1 2 1 2

2 m

10 m

1 2 1 2

5 m

5 m 10 m 3 m

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FIGURE A4 DUAL STAGE SMOKE DETECTION EXAMPLE
FOR MORE THAN 200 m2

A2 EXPLANATION OF LAYOUT PROCESS

A2.1 General
The process and examples in this Appendix for designing the layout of detectors for dual
stage operation is based on smoke detectors using a nominal 2 m separation between
Circuit 1 and Circuit 2 detectors. In practice, other separation distances may be used for the
application, and to optimize the number of detectors required.
A2.2 Rooms 10 m or less on one side
Rooms 10 m or less on one side require only one row of detectors as shown in the following
Figure A5:
(a) On the centre line along the path that is less than 10 m wide place a Circuit 1 detector
3 m from the short wall.
(b) Continue along the centre line with the next Circuit 1 detector no further 10 m from
the first but no closer than 5 m from the opposite wall. The 10 m spacing will need to
be reduced for rooms less or more than 18 m long.
(c) For rooms more than 18 m long, Circuit 1 will need three or more detectors. The last
detector again should not be closer than 5 m from the opposite wall. Adjust the
spacing between the middle detector(s) so they are spaced no more than 10 m apart.
(d) Place the first Circuit 2 detector 2 m along from the first Circuit 1 detector (5 m from
the wall) along the centre line.

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(e) Place additional Circuit 2 detectors 2 m to the right of each Circuit 1 detector until
the last one is 3 m from the far-most wall.

3m ≤10 m 5m

CL 1 2 1 2 ≤10 m

2m

5m ≤10 m 3m

FIGURE A5 DUAL DETECTION LAYOUT EXAMPLE FOR ≤10 m WIDE ROOM

A2.3 Rooms with both sides more than 10 m

Rooms of more than 10 m sides are likely to need four or more detectors per circuit as
shown in the following Figure A6:
(a) Place the first Circuit 1 detector near the top left corner at 3 m from the adjacent
longer wall and 5 m from the shorter wall.
(b) Continue to lay out the detectors using normal spacing on a square grid such that no
detector is more than 10 m from the adjacent detectors.
(c) The Circuit 1 detectors near the right-most and bottom wall should be 5 m off the
walls by reducing the 10 m spacing as necessary.
(d) Next, place the first Circuit 2 detector near the top corner at 5 m from each adjacent
wall. This places it 2 m to the right from the first Circuit 1 detector.
(e) Continue to lay out the Circuit 2 detectors on the same, but offset grid, as the
Circuit 1 detectors. This should place the right-most detectors 3 m off the right-most
walls as shown in Figure A6.

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3 m ≤10 m 5 m

5 m

1 2 1 2

2 m

≤10 m

1 2 1 2

5 m

5 m ≤10 m 3 m

FIGURE A6 DUAL STAGE SMOKE DETECTION EXAMPLE UP TO 20 m × 18 m

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A2.4 Miscellaneous examples
Figure A7(a) is an example of a small area, 8 m × 8 m, requiring only one detector for
single stage operation.
For dual stage operation and symmetry, place the Circuit 1 detector 3 m down and 5 m to
the left—note it is also within 5 m of the other two walls.
Place the Circuit 2 detectors 5 m down and 3 m from the left wall. It places the detectors
2 m apart in both directions and provides a symmetrical layout. It is also possible to place
the Circuit 2 directly 2 m down.
Figure A7(b) shows an irregular shaped room that requires several detectors.
Place the first Circuit 1 detector at a distance of 3 m down and 5 m to the side of the top left
corner. The rest of the detectors are laid out with the last detector 5 m from the right and
bottom walls.
Place first Circuit 2 detector 2 m down from the first Circuit 1 detector. This places it 5 m
from each adjacent wall at the top left.
Continue with the rest of the Circuit 2 detectors in the same relative locations resulting in
the right bottom detector being 5 m from the right wall and 3 m from the bottom wall.

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20 m

5 m

3 m
5 m
1 1

8 m x 8 m (6 4 m 2 ) 2 2
area 3 m
12 m
5 m
1 1 1
2 m 17 m
2 2 2

3 m
1

12 m
3 m 2 m 2

(a) Small area (b) Irre g ular area

FIGURE A7 MISCELLANEOUS EXAMPLES

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