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BS EN 179:1998:2002 Edition

BS EN 179:1998:2002 Edition

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Building hardware. Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad. Requirements and test methods

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BSI 2002 32
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1 BRITISH STANDARD
2 National foreword
4 Foreword
Foreword to amendment A1
Contents
5 0 Introduction
1 Scope
6 Type A emergency device
Type B emergency device
7 Type A emergency device
Type B emergency device
8 2 Normative references
3 Definitions
active leaf
automatic relatching device
bolt head
dogging mechanism
door
inactive leaf
inside
keeper
lever handle
manufacturer
9 outside
outside access device
operating element
double doorset
push�pad
release force
vertical rod
panic device
emergency device
double doorset device
10 4 Requirements
4.1 Design requirements
11 Width of operating element
12 Floor keeper dimensions
4.2 Performance requirements
13 Release forces
14 Abuse test forces
15 Abuse test force
16 5 Tests�— General and test apparatus
5.1 General
5.2 Test apparatus
17 Mounting of test door and frame
6 Test methods�— Procedures
6.1 General
6.2 Test procedure�— Test sample A�— Corrosion resistance test
18 6.3 Test procedure�— Test sample B�— Design and performance tests
21 7 Classification
7.1 Coding system
22 7.2 Example of classification
8 Marking
8.1 To ensure that only emergency devices manufactured in accordance with this standard are insta…
8.2 The packaging in which the emergency device is packed shall clearly denote on the outside lab…
8.3 Each emergency device, unless supplied in component form to another manufacturer, shall be in…
23 9 Evaluation of conformity
9.1 Initial type test
9.2 Factory production control
9.3 Further testing of samples
24 (informative) Recommendations for installation and fixing
(informative) Recommendations for installation and fixing
Emergency devices manufactured in accordance with this European Standard will provide a high degr…
Before fitting an emergency device to a fire/smoke door, the fire certification should be examine…
Care should be taken that any seals or weather�stripping fitted to the complete door assembly, do…
On double doorsets with rebated meeting stiles and where both leaves are fitted with emergency de…
Where emergency devices are manufactured in more than one size it is important that the installer…
Category 2 (low projection) emergency devices should be used in situations where there is restric…
Where an emergency device is fitted to a glazed door, that glazing should be of tempered or lamin…
Different fixings could be necessary for fitting emergency devices to wood, metal or frameless gl…
For more secure fixing, male and female through�door bolts can be used.
Unless specifically designed by the manufacturer, emergency devices are not intended for use on d…
The fixing instructions should be carefully followed during installation. These instructions and …
The operating element should normally be installed at a height of between 900�mm and 1�100�mm fro…
When installing lever operated devices, particularly on doors with raised or recessed surfaces, c…
The bolt heads and keepers should be fitted so as to provide secure engagement. Care should be ta…
Where emergency devices are to be fitted to double doorsets with rebated meeting stiles and self�…
No devices for securing the door in the closed position other than specified herein should be fit…
25 If a door closing device is to be used to return the door to the closed position, care should be …
Any sockets, keepers or protection plates provided should be fitted in order to ensure compliance…
A sign which reads “rotate handle to open” or “push to open” as appropriate, or a pictogram shoul…
(normative) Additional requirements for emergency devices intended for use on fire/smoke door ass…
(normative) Additional requirements for emergency devices intended for use on fire/smoke door ass…
The emergency device, representative of its type, shall have been subjected to a successful fire …
The emergency device shall include an automatic relatching device.
The emergency device shall not include a dogging mechanism or other means of holding the bolt hea…
Before the commencement of the fire test referred to in�
(informative) Recommendations for maintenance
(informative) Recommendations for maintenance
26 (normative) Flow chart of test procedure
(normative) Flow chart of test procedure
27 (informative) Bibliography
(informative) Bibliography
28 (informative) Clauses addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive�(89/106…
(informative) Clauses addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive�(89/106…
Clauses addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive
Scope and clauses of this standard applying to the essential characteristics
Procedure for the attestation of emergency exit devices
System of attestation of conformity
29 Assignation of evaluation of conformity tasks
30 CE marking and labelling
31 Example of CE marking of an emergency exit device

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