EN 1154:1996

Building hardware - Controlled door closing devices - Requirements and test methods

Please read the qualifying note at the end of the summary of the directive.  This standard specifies requirements for controlled door closing devices for swing doors, such devices being mounted on or in the frame, on or in the door, or in the floor.  The scope is limited to manually operated door closing devices where the energy for closing is generated by the user upon opening the door, such that when the door is released, it returns to a closed position, in a controlled manner.  Devices such as spring hinges, which do not exert a checking control during door closing, are outside the scope of this standard.  Door closing devices (door closers) manufactured in accordance with this standard are recommended for use wherever there is a requirement for reliable closing control of a door.  Door closers for use on fire/smoke doors need additional attributes in order to contribute actively to meeting the essential safety requirements in case of fire, either independently or as part of a complete door assembly.  These additional requirements for door closers for use on a fire/smoke door assembly are specified in normative annex A.  Door closers incorporating electrically powered hold-open mechanisms, for use on fire/smoke door assemblies, are covered by prEN 1155.

Schlösser und Baubeschläge - Türschließmittel mit kontrolliertem Schließablauf - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Norm legt Anforderungen für Türschließmittel mit kontrolliertem Schließablauf für Drehflügeltüren fest, die als Schließmittel auf oder im Türrahmen, auf oder in der Tür oder im Fußboden montiert sind. Der Anwendungsbereich ist auf handbetätigte Türschließmittel beschränkt, bei denen die Schließenergie vom Begeher beim Öffnen der Tür aufgebracht wird. Nach Freigabe der Tür wird diese durch das Türschließmittel kontrolliert geschlossen.

Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Dispositifs de fermeture de porte avec amortissement - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essai

Cette norme spécifie les prescriptions relatives aux dispositifs de fermeture de portes battantes avec amortissement; ces dispositifs sont montés sur ou dans l'encadrement, sur ou dans la porte, ou dans le sol. Le domaine d'application est limité aux dispositifs de fermeture de portes actionnées manuellement pour lesquelles l'énergie de fermeture est fournie par l'utilisateur lors de l'ouverture de la porte. Cette énergie, lorsqu'elle est libérée, referme la porte d'une façon contrôlée.

Stavbno okovje - Naprave za samodejno zapiranje vrat - Zahteve in preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 19-Nov-1996
• Withdrawal Date: 30-May-1997
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• ICS: 97.180 - Miscellaneous domestic and commercial equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 4 - Building hardware
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 08-Mar-2023
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/101 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on doors, windows and related products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1154:2000 - Building hardware - Controlled door closing devices - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Amended By: EN 1154:1996/A1:2002 - Buiding hardware - Controlled door closing devices - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1154:1996 - "Building hardware - Controlled door closing devices - Requirements and test methods" is a European standard published by CEN that defines requirements and test methods for controlled door closing devices (door closers) used on swing doors. The standard covers closers mounted on or in the frame, on or in the door, or in the floor, and is limited to manually operated devices where the closing energy is supplied by the user when opening the door. It excludes devices (e.g., simple spring hinges) that do not provide checking control during closing. A qualifying note in the directive summary should be consulted for compliance context.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope of application: Controlled closing devices for swing doors - mounted in various positions (frame, door, floor).
• Manual operation requirement: Energy for closing is generated by the user upon opening; devices that do not control closing are excluded.
• Performance and safety: Sets out performance expectations and test methods to verify that door closers return doors to a closed position in a controlled manner.
• Fire/smoke door considerations: Door closers intended for use on fire or smoke doors require additional attributes to contribute to safety during a fire; these additional requirements are specified in normative Annex A.
• Limitations: Electrically powered hold‑open mechanisms for fire/smoke door assemblies are addressed separately (see prEN 1155).
• Testing emphasis: The standard includes methods to test the closing behaviour, durability and functionality of door closers (detailed test procedures are part of the standard text).

Applications

• Specification and selection of door closers in commercial, public and residential buildings where reliable closing control is required.
• Ensuring compliance for hardware used on escape routes, corridors, offices, and where doors must close reliably to maintain privacy, security or environmental separation (e.g., ventilation zones).
• Integrating door closers into fire/smoke door assemblies, subject to the additional requirements in Annex A, to support active fire safety measures.

Who Uses This Standard

• Manufacturers of door closers and building hardware (product design and conformity testing)
• Architects and specifiers selecting suitable closers for projects
• Installers and contractors implementing hardware to meet performance requirements
• Compliance officers and building safety engineers verifying that door closers meet regulatory and fire-safety obligations
• Product test laboratories performing conformity and performance testing

Related Standards

• prEN 1155 - covers electrically powered hold‑open mechanisms for fire/smoke door assemblies.
• Normative Annex A in EN 1154 - additional requirements for door closers used on fire/smoke doors.

Keywords: EN 1154, door closers, controlled door closing devices, building hardware, test methods, fire/smoke doors, swing doors, door closing standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stavbno okovje - Naprave za samodejno zapiranje vrat - Zahteve in preskusne metodeSchlösser und Baubeschläge - Türschließmittel mit kontrolliertem Schließablauf - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenQuincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Dispositifs de fermeture de porte avec amortissement - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiBuilding hardware - Controlled door closing devices - Requirements and test methods91.190Stavbna opremaBuilding accessoriesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1154:1996SIST EN 1154:200
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stavbno okovje - Naprave za samodejno zapiranje vrat - Zahteve in preskusne metodeSchlösser und Baubeschläge - Türschließmittel mit kontrolliertem Schließablauf - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenQuincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Dispositifs de fermeture de porte avec amortissement - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiBuilding hardware - Controlled door closing devices - Requirements and test methods91.190Stavbna opremaBuilding accessoriesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1154:1996SIST EN 1154:2000de01-maj-2
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