Panic and Emergency Exit Hardware Classification
Classification Coding System for Panic and Emergency Exit Hardware
Under both these two standards each product is tested and classified accordingly to show its compliance by the identification of a 10-digit code that is visible on the product and fitting instructions. Each digit represents a category and how it is measured against the standard to which it was tested.
Digit 1 - Category of Use
Only one category is identified
3 = high frequency of use where there is little incentive to exercise care, i.e.
where there is a chance of an accident occurring and misuse.
Example: Doors to shops, hospitals, schools and other buildings which provide
access to designated areas and which are used by the public and others
frequently carrying or propelling bulky objects.
Digit 2 - Durability
6 = tested up to 100,000 cycles
7 = tested up to 200,000 cycles
Digit 3 - Door Mass
5 = for doors up to 100kg
6 = for doors up to 200kg
7 = for doors over 200kg
Digit 4 - Suitability for use on fire/smoke doors
0 = not approved for use on fire/smoke door assemblies
A = suitable for use on smoke door assemblies
B = Suitable for use on fire and smoke door assemblies based on a test in
accordance with EN1634-1
Digit 5 - Safety
Only the top grade is allowed on panic and emergency exit hardware
1 = safety
Digit 6 - Corrosion Resistance to EN 1670
3 = high resistance
4 = very high resistance
Digit 7 - Security for Products
EN 1125
2 = 1,000 N - this is the grade allowed under EN 1125
EN 179
2 = 1,000N / 3 = 2,000N / 4 = 3,000N / 5 = 5,000N
These four grades are used to allow the opportunity of greater security
because these devices are subject to testing with doors under a greater
pressure.
Digit 8 - Projection of Device
1 = large projection (projection of 150mm from the face of the door)
2 = standard projection (projection of 100mm from the face of the door)
Digit 9 - Type of Device
EN 179
A = emergency device using a lever handle
B = emergency device using a push pad
EN 1125
A = panic device using a push bar
B = panic device using a touch bar
Digit 10 - Door Application
EN 179
A = outwardly opening single exit door, double exit door: active or inactive leaf
B = outwardly opening single exit door only
C = outwardly opening double exit door: inactive leaf only
D = inwardly opening single exit door only
EN 1125
A = single door, double door: active or inactive leaf
B = single door only
C = double door: inactive leaf only