oSIST prEN 1125:2015

Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies requirements for the manufacture; performance and testing of panic exit devices mechanically operated by a horizontal bar, for the purpose of achieving a safe exit under a panic situation on escape routes.
This European Standard covers panic exit devices which are either manufactured and placed on the market in their entirety by one producer or assembled from sub-assemblies produced by more than one producer and subsequently placed on the market as a kit in a single transaction.

Schlösser und Baubeschläge - Paniktürverschlüsse mit horizontaler Betätigungsstange für Türen in Rettungswegen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an Herstellung, Gebrauchstauglichkeit und Prüfung von Paniktürverschlüssen fest, die mechanisch über eine horizontale Stange betätigt werden, und die speziell für die Benutzung in Paniksituationen in Fluchtwegen ausgelegt sind.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt Paniktürverschlüsse, die entweder insgesamt durch einen Hersteller gefertigt und in Verkehr gebracht oder durch mehr als einen Hersteller gefertigt und anschließend in einem Vorgang als Montagesatz in Verkehr gebracht werden.

Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Fermetures anti-panique manoeuvrées par une barre horizontale, pour portes situées sur les voies d'evacuation - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essais

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences pour la fabrication, les performances et les essais des fermetures anti-panique manoeuvrées mécaniquement par une barre horizontale dans le but d'assurer une évacuation en toute sécurité dans une situation de panique sur des voies d'évacuation.
La présente Norme européenne couvre les fermetures anti-panique qui sont soit fabriquées et mises sur le marché dans leur intégralité par un fabricant, soit assemblées à partir de sous-assemblages produits par plus d'un fabricant et ultérieurement mises sur le marché en tant que kit au cours d'une transaction unique.

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General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 04-Feb-2015
• ICS: 91.190 - Building accessories
• Technical Committee: ISTP - Doors and windows
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 22-Apr-2024
• Due Date: 27-Apr-2024
• Completion Date: 22-Apr-2024
• 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
• Mandate: M/101 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on doors, windows and related products
• Ref Project: prEN 1125 - Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Revised: SIST EN 1125:2008 - Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revised: SIST EN 1125:2008 - Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2015

Overview

prEN 1125 - draft CEN standard for building hardware: panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar - sets out requirements and test methods to ensure safe, reliable egress on escape routes. It applies to panic exit devices mechanically operated by a horizontal bar (push-bar, touch-bar, pivot touch-bar) for use on hinged or pivoted door leaves. The standard covers complete products manufactured by a single producer and kits assembled from sub‑assemblies placed on the market in one transaction.

Key topics

• Scope & definitions - coverage of panic exit devices for escape routes and exclusion of non‑panic emergency devices (see EN 179) and electrically controlled exit systems (see EN 13637).
• Product characteristics - detailed requirements for ability to release, projection, operation type (A/B/C), and suitability for single or double leaf doors.
• Safety performance - tests for release force, sealing/static/dynamic closing forces, security and abuse resistance. The standard lists force types (F3, F9–F14) used in classification and testing.
• Durability & ageing - procedures to verify long‑term ability to release and self‑closing under environmental and mechanical stress.
• Suitability for fire/smoke doors - specific tests and samples to confirm compatibility with fire-rated doors (references to EN 1634 series).
• Corrosion & harmful substances - conformity checks including EN 1670 for corrosion resistance and controls for dangerous substances.
• Testing, assessment & AVCP - Type testing, factory production control (FPC) and procedures for Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP), including CE marking requirements (Annex ZA).
• Classification & marking - multi‑digit classification system (category of use, durability, door mass, fire suitability, safety, corrosion, security, bar projection, operation type, field of application) and required product/packaging/installation markings.
• Installation & maintenance guidance - informative annexes with fixing, maintenance and configuration examples.

Applications

• Manufacturers designing and certifying panic exit devices (horizontal bar) for public buildings, shops, venues, hospitals and schools.
• Specifiers, architects and fire safety engineers selecting compliant hardware for escape routes and fire/smoke doors.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies performing type tests, durability tests and AVCP.
• Installers and building owners ensuring correct installation, marking and maintenance consistent with CE/AVCP requirements.

Related standards

• EN 179 - emergency exit devices (lever/push-pad)
• EN 13637 - electrically controlled exit systems
• EN 1634-1 / EN 1634-3 - fire/smoke door tests
• EN 1670 - corrosion resistance
• EN ISO 9001 - quality management

Keywords: prEN 1125, panic exit devices, horizontal bar, escape routes, CEN, building hardware, requirements and test methods, CE marking, AVCP, release force, durability.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2015
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Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape
routes - Requirements and test methods
Schlösser und Baubeschläge - Paniktürverschlüsse mit horizontaler Betätigungsstange
für Türen in Rettungswegen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Fermetures anti-panique manoeuvrées par une barre
horizontale, pour portes situées sur les voies d'evacuation - Prescriptions et méthodes
d'essais
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1125
ICS:
91.190 Stavbna oprema Building accessories
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2014
ICS 91.190 Will supersede EN 1125:2008
English Version
Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal
bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Fermetures anti-panique Schlösser und Baubeschläge - Paniktürverschlüsse mit
manoeuvrées par une barre horizontale, pour portes situées horizontaler Betätigungsstange für Türen in Rettungswegen
sur les voies d'evacuation - Prescriptions et méthodes - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
d'essais
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 33.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
Foreword .4
Introduction .5
1 Scope .8
2 Normative references .8
3 Terms and definitions .8
4 Product characteristics . 12
4.1 General . 12
4.2 Ability to release . 13
4.3 Suitability for use on fire doors . 20
4.4 Self-closing . 21
4.5 Dangerous substances . 21
4.6 Durability of ability to release against aging and degradation (for doors on escape routes) . 21
4.7 Durability of self-closing ability C against aging and degradation (for fire/smoke doors) . 24
4.8 Product information. 24
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 25
5.1 General . 25
5.2 Tests for ability to release . 29
5.3 Tests for suitability to use on fire doors (Sample C) . 30
5.4 Tests for self-closing: Static Closing test (Sample B) . 30
5.5 Control of Dangerous substances . 31
5.6 Tests for durability of ability to release . 31
5.7 Tests for durability of self-closing ability . 36
5.8 Control of product information (Sample B) . 36
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP . 37
6.1 General . 37
6.2 Type testing . 37
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 39
7 Classification . 43
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7.1 Category of use (1 character) . 43
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7.2 Durability (2 character) . 43
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7.3 Door mass (3 character) . 44
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7.4 Suitability for use on fire/smoke doors (4 character) . 44
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7.5 Safety (5 character) . 44
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7.6 Corrosion resistance (6 character) . 44
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7.7 Security (7 character) . 45
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7.8 Projection of horizontal bar (8 character) . 45
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7.9 Type of horizontal bar operation (9 character) . 45
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7.10 Field of door application (10 character) . 45
7.11 Example of classification . 45
8 Marking . 46
8.1 On the product . 46
8.2 On the packaging . 46
8.3 On the installation instructions . 47
8.4 Mortise lock combined with a separate horizontal bar unit . 47
Annex A (informative) Installation and fixing instructions . 48
Annex B (informative) Maintenance instructions . 50
Annex C (normative) Flow chart of test procedures . 51
Annex D (informative) Guidance for choosing relevant product standards for particular exit door
applications . 52
Annex E (informative) Examples of configurations and description of exit systems. 53
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products regulation . 54
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 54
ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP of panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar for doors on
escape routes . 55
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling. 59
Bibliography . 62

Foreword
This document (prEN 1125:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors, windows,
shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 1125:2008.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
A full contribution to the preparation of this European Standard has been made by The European Federation
of Associations of Lock and Builders Hardware Manufacturers (ARGE).
This European Standard is part of a group of standards dedicated to building hardware products. It is one of a
group of standards for exit devices and exit systems developed by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33.

Introduction
Experience relating to escape from buildings, fire and/or smoke hazards and general safety has made it
desirable that doors, in public areas, public buildings, places of public entertainment, shops etc, or those that
have to be operated in a panic situation, be fitted with panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar to
common European Standard specifications.
The main purpose of the performance requirements contained in this European Standard is to give safe and
effective escape through a doorway with one single operation by hand and/or body pressure to release the
panic exit device, with minimum effort and without prior knowledge of the panic exit device.
In a panic situation, a group of people will react differently from an individual. When two or more people are
rushing to an exit door located on an escape route, probably in darkness and/or smoke, it is possible that the
first one to reach the door will not necessarily operate the panic exit device, but can push the surface of the
door (door under pressure) while other people will be trying to operate the horizontal bar by hand or body
pressure. See Figure 1.
Whilst reasonable external security will be provided by the panic exit devices covered in this standard to avoid
potential misuse of the device (chains, bolts, etc.), the main objective is to enable a door to be opened at all
times by hand or body pressure along its inside face on the panic exit device and not requiring the use of a
key or any other object.
The performance tests incorporated in this European Standard are considered to be reproducible and, as
such, will provide a consistent and objective assessment of the performance of these panic exit devices.
Where emergency exit devices are required for situations in which people are familiar with the use of the door
hardware in their surroundings, where exit doors are required to be inwardly-opening, and/or where a panic
situation is unlikely to develop, reference can be made to EN 179, covering emergency exit devices. See
definition 3.19.
Where additional security is required for exit doors, reference should be made to EN 13637 covering
electrically controlled exit systems, for use on escape routes. See Bibliography.
Due to the wide range of panic exit devices, the reader is advised to refer to the scope and the detailed
contents of this European Standard for coverage but, for information and general guide, this revised European
Standard now deals with:
 panic exit devices designed to be used in panic situations;
 panic exit devices for use on hinged or pivoted door leaves only;
 range of panic exit devices including those for use on double doorsets (see 7.10);
 Three specific types of horizontal bar operation: panic exit devices with "push-bar", type A (see 3.9 and
Figure 2), panic exit devices with "touch-bar", type B (see 3.15 and Figure 3) and panic exit devices with
"pivot touch-bar", type C (see 3.34 and Figure 4);
 two categories of panic exit device projection in order to maximize the width of the escape route, and
minimize the projection from the door face where either or both of these criteria are of importance (see
4.2.1.4);
 two specific designs of panic exit devices: those designed for use on single leaf doors only, and those
specifically designed for use on single leaf doors and/or double doorsets.
This European Standard does not cover the following:
 any particular design of panic exit devices, and only such dimensions as are required for safety reasons
are specified;
 specific panic exit devices intended for use by the severely disabled (due to the wide range of disabilities,
such panic exit devices and their performances should be agreed between specifier and producer);
 emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push-pad (see EN 179) or electrically controlled
exit systems (EN 13637).
Figure 1 — A panic situation
NOTE A lock, part of a Panic Exit Device conforming to this standard can at the same time be in accordance with EN
179, EN 12209, EN 15685 or EN 14846.
The major changes in this revision are as follows:
nd
 Different sealing forces have been introduced for classification of the durability (2 digit);
rd
 Different static closing forces have been introduced for classification of Door mass (3 digit);
th
 A new bar type C has been introduced (9 digit);
th
 An additional grade has been introduced for release force, in relation with safety classification (5 digit);
th
 Definition of field of door application has been modified (10 digit);
 Safety requirements about Outside Access Device have been added;
 Temperature tests have been removed;
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 Security grades have been added (7 digit);
 Durability tests have been clarified;
 Closing test has been changed from dynamic to static;
 A pictogram to recognise the active leaf has been added.
List of different forces considered in the standard:
F3: Sealing Force
F9: Static Closing Force
F10: Dynamic Closing Force
F11: Release Force under influence of F3
F12: Release Force under load of 1000N
F13: Security Force
F14: Abuse Force
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for the manufacture; performance and testing of panic exit
devices mechanically operated by a horizontal bar, for the purpose of achieving a safe exit under a panic
situation on escape routes.
This European Standard covers panic exit devices which are either manufactured and placed on the market in
their entirety by one producer or assembled from sub-assemblies produced by more than one producer and
subsequently placed on the market as a kit in a single transaction.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 179, Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad - Requirements
and test methods
EN 1634-1, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and
elements of building hardware - Part 1: Fire resistance test for doors and shutter assemblies and openable
windows
EN 1634-3, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and
elements of building hardware - Part 3: Smoke control test for door and shutter assemblies
EN 1670:2007, Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods
EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
active leaf
first opening and last closing leaf of a single swing double doorset (usually rebated)
3.2
automatic relatching device
part of a panic exit device to enable the automatic securing of a door in the closed position, after it has been
operated
Note 1 to entry: For example, a spring loaded latch bolt or an automatically thrown bolt head.
3.3
bolt head
portion of a panic exit device that engages with the keeper to secure the door in the closed position
3.4
dogging mechanism
part of a panic exit device for holding the bolt head(s) in the withdrawn position until manually reset
3.5
doorset
assembly consisting of a single leaf exit door being hinged or pivoted vertically in a frame
3.6
inactive leaf
last opening and first closing leaf of a single swing double doorset (usually rebated), including an emergency
or panic function
3.7
inside
face of the door on which the bar is situated for operating a panic exit device in order to exit
3.8
keeper
part of a panic exit device such as a strike, a socket or other fitting with which the bolt head(s) engages
3.9
push-bar
activating horizontal bar of a panic exit device (type A), designed to be fixed between pivoted support brackets
that operates in the direction of exit and in an arc downwards (See Figure 2)
3.10
producer
manufacturer, entity or organization that has legal responsibility for placing the product on the market
3.11
outside
face of the door opposite to the face on which the bar for operating the panic exit device is situated
3.12
outside access device
optional part of a panic exit device for opening an exit device from the outside
Note 1 to entry: An outside access device can be supplied with optional re-entry function.
3.13
bar
horizontal part of a panic exit device which, when pushed, will operate the mechanism
3.14
double doorset
assembly consisting of two hinged or pivoted leaves within a single frame
Note 1 to entry: The meeting stiles can be either plain or rebated.
Note 2 to entry: A double doorset where only one leaf is equipped with a panic exit device is considered to be a single
panic exit doorset.
Note 3 to entry: A double doorset where the first opening leaf is equipped with a panic exit device conforming to EN
1125 and the second opening leaf is equipped with an emergency exit device conforming to EN 179 is considered to be a
double emergency exit doorset, or a single panic exit door.
3.15
touch-bar
activating horizontal bar of a panic exit device (type B), designed to be part of a chassis or other mounting
assembly, that operates in the direction of exit (see Figure 3)
3.16
release force
force applied to the bar in a direction perpendicular to the door face, which is necessary to withdraw or release
all the bolt head(s) from the keeper(s), such that the door can be opened
3.17
vertical rod
extension of the bolt head of a panic exit device that links it to the horizontal bar via the operating mechanism
3.18
panic exit device
exit device conforming to EN 1125 intended to give safe and effective escape through a doorway with
minimum effort and without prior knowledge of the panic exit device allowing safe escape even in the event of
the door being under pressure such as by people being pushed against the door in the direction of escape
Note 1 to entry: A panic exit device contains bolt head(s) that engage(s) with a keeper(s) in the surrounding door
frame and/or floor for securing a door when closed. The bolt head(s) can be released by the bar positioned horizontally
across the inside face of the door when it is moved anywhere along its effective length in the direction of travel and/or in
an arc downwards.
Note 2 to entry: Panic exit devices are intended for use where panic situations can arise. In a panic situation, a group
of people will react differently from an individual. When two or more people are rushing to an escape door, probably in
darkness and/or smoke, it is possible that the first one to reach the door will not necessarily operate the panic exit device,
but can push the surface of the door (door under pressure) while other people will be trying to operate the horizontal bar
by hand or body pressure.
Note 3 to entry: When a door opens in the direction of exit, a panic exit device can be used instead of an emergency
exit device subject to local regulations.

Figure 2 — Panic exit device with type A bar operation (push-bar)

Figure 3 — Panic exit device with type B bar operation (touch-bar)
3.19
emergency exit device
exit device conforming to EN 179, intended for emergency purposes where panic situations are not likely to
arise, to give safe and effective escape through a doorway with one single operation to release the emergency
exit device, although this can require prior knowledge of its operation
Note 1 to entry: An emergency exit device contains bolt head(s) that engage(s) with a keeper(s) in the surrounding
door frame and/or floor for securing a door when closed. The bolt head(s) can be released by the lever handle or the push
pad positioned on the inside face of the door.
Note 2 to entry: Exit devices conforming to EN 179 are intended for emergency purposes where panic situations are
not likely to arise. Where a pressure against the door caused by people in a panic is foreseen, then a panic exit device
conforming to EN 1125 should be used.
Note 3 to entry: Emergency exit devices are suitable also for inwardly opening single leaf exit doors, where local
building regulations allow.
3.20
double doorset panic exit device
panic exit device designed for use on the leaves of double doorsets, such that the operation of either
horizontal bar will release at least the door leaf to which it is fitted
3.21
deadbolt
part of a panic exit device that can be deadlocked manually by key or automatically and which is released
when the exit device is operated
Note 1 to entry: A panic exit device can be designed to incorporate additional deadbolt(s) thrown by a key or
thumbturn, used only at certain periods of time for additional security.
3.22
exit door
door on an escape route equipped with an exit device conforming to EN 179 and/or EN 1125
3.23
effective length of bar
length of the bar (dimension X) including any member to which the bar is fixed and which will itself yield to
hand or body pressure thereby causing the panic exit device mechanism to operate (See Figure 5)
3.24
re-entry function
optional function that allows, for safety reasons, an individual to re-enter a room from outside without a key
once the inside operating element has been actuated. After having released the device from the inside, any
handle (or other means) to operate the exit device from outside remains unlocked until manually reset by key
or other means
3.25
field of door application
door configurations for which the panic exit devices are designed and claimed by the producer
3.26
limits of door mass and dimensions
dimensional and mass limits of the doors for which the panic exit devices are designed
3.27
sub-assemblies
pre-assembled set of components that form one part of the panic exit device, for example: pullman catches,
operating boxes and lock cases
3.28
effective width of door opening
un-obstructed width of the inside face of the door leaf (dimension Y) when the door is in the locked position
(See Figure 5)
3.29
visual inspection
assessment made with the naked eye, adjusted for normal vision and use of the appropriate measurement
equipment
3.30
functional test
assessment made by operating the test door (opening or closing) and/or operating any element of the exit
device
3.31
measurement
assessment made by using a measuring tool
3.32
latch bolt
spring-loaded movable part of a lock that usually engages a component fixed to a frame, and withdraws into a
lockcase that automatically engages a locking plate to keep the door leaf in its closed position
3.33
passive leaf
lockable leaf equipped with locking devices (e.g. barrel bolts, flushed bolts), only opened in case of need ,
without any emergency or panic function
3.34
pivot touch bar
activating horizontal bar of a panic exit device (type C), designed to be part of a chassis or other mounting
assembly, integrating a pivot, that operates in the direction of exit

Figure 4 — Panic exit device with type C bar operation (Pivot touch-bar)
4 Product characteristics
4.1 General
The characteristics below are listed according to the essential characteristics of the panic exit device.
The numbering of relevant clause of testing each characteristic in 5 corresponds to the one in 4.
4.2 Ability to release
4.2.1 Design characteristics
4.2.1.1 Exposed edges and corners
A panic exit device shall have all edges and exposed corners, that are likely to cause injury to persons using
the exit, rounded to a radius of not less than 0,5 mm.
4.2.1.2 Double doorset
The design of a panic exit device intended for use on double doorset leaves shall allow both leaves to be
opened simultaneously and to swing freely in the direction of exit once the door has been released.
NOTE 1 The construction and installation of a specific doorset assembly, including choice of hinges, leaf thickness and
leaf width, can have a significant effect on the ability of both leaves to open simultaneously. These issues are beyond the
scope of this European Standard. Additional guidance is given in A.5.
NOTE 2 For example, on rebated double doors, operating the panic exit device on the inactive leaf will release both the
inactive and the active leaf.
Key
X is the effective length of horizontal bar
Y is the effective width of door opening
Figure 5 — Type A, B and C panic exit devices
4.2.1.3 Bar length
The design of a panic exit device shall be such that the effective length (dimension X) of the horizontal bar
shall be as near as possible to the effective width (dimension Y) of the door opening for which it is
recommended, but no less than 60 %. When Y > 2500, X can be limited to 1500 mm (Wider bar could
nevertheless be claimed by the producer). See Figure 5.
4.2.1.4 Bar projection
No part of a panic exit device, when the door is in any position, shall project (dimension W) from the face of
the door more than:
a) category 1: projection up to 150 mm (large projection);
b) category 2: projection up to 100 mm (standard projection).
NOTE 1 See Figure 6 for illustration of dimension W (projection).
NOTE 2 Categories 1 and 2 apply to type A, B and C operation.
Type A panic exit device Type B panic exit device Type C panic exit device
Key
W is the maximum projection of active horizontal bar
Figure 6 — Overall projection from door face
4.2.1.5 Bar end
The operating bar of a panic exit device shall not protrude beyond either of the end support brackets. In the
case of a double doorset panic exit device, the requirement shall apply to each end of each bar.
NOTE This is particularly important when the door is used for access as well as for egress.
4.2.1.6 Operating bar face
For type A panic exit devices, when locked in position the vertical axis or height (dimension V) of the operating
face of the push-bar shall be not less than 18 mm. See Figure 7.
For type B panic exit devices, when in locked position, the vertical axis or height (dimension V) of the
operating face of the touch-bar shall be not less than 18 mm. Where the operational member is situated within
the non-operational member, the height (dimension V) of the operating face of the touch-bar shall be at least
60 % of the overall height (dimension U) of the panic exit device measured anywhere within the effective
length of the bar. When the touch-bar is fully depressed, the touch-bar face shall not protrude less than 3 mm
(dimension T) beyond any non-operable member along the operating face of the touch-bar, and not be less
than 25 mm (dimension S) from the face of the door. See Figure 8.
For type C panic exit devices, when in locked position, the vertical axis or height (dimension V) of the
operating face of the pivoted touch-bar shall be not less than 50 mm. Where the operational member is
situated within the non-operational member, the height (dimension V) of the operating face of the touch-bar
shall be at least 60 % of the overall height (dimension U) of the panic exit device measured anywhere within
the effective length of the bar. When the pivoted touch-bar is fully depressed, the pivoted touch-bar face shall
not protrude less than 3 mm (dimension T) beyond any non-operable member along the operating face of the
touch-bar, and not be less than 25 mm (dimension S) from the face of the door. See Figure 9.
Key
R is the minimum gap between the horizontal bar and the surface of the door leaf
V is the vertical axis or height of the operating face
Figure 7 — Heights and projections for type A panic exit devices

Key
S is the minimum projection from the face of the door
T is the minimum projection from non operable member
U is the overall height
V is the height of the operating face
Figure 8 — Heights and projections for type B panic exit devices

Key
S is the minimum projection from the face of the door
T is the minimum projection from non operable member
U is the overall height
V is the height of the operating face
Figure 9 — Heights and projections for type C panic exit devices
4.2.1.7 Test rod
To reduce the risk of trapping fingers and/or the blocking of the panic exit device, any gap shall not trap a test
rod (of 10 mm diameter by 100 mm in length) by its 10 mm diameter in any position during the operation of the
panic exit device in the opening direction. See Figure 10.

Figure 10 — Example of test rod for type A and C panic exit devices
4.2.1.8 Door face gap
The gap between a horizontal bar and the door face or exit device support shall be not less than 25 mm
(dimension R) at any position of bar travel in opening direction to reduce the risk of trapped fingers. To allow
for particular designs such as bracket supports, bushings, etc, the first 25 mm of each end of the bar length
may have any such gaps reduced to 20 mm. See Figure 7.
Where a type B or C panic exit device allows spacing between the operating bar and the door face, this
spacing shall not be less than 25 mm when the touch-bar is fully depressed (same as dimension R for type A
devices. See figures 8 and 9).
4.2.1.9 Accessible gap
A panic exit device shall be designed such that the top surface of any operating element, touch-bar, chassis or
other mounting assembly does not contain any accessible gap that could inadvertently be blocked by a foreign
object, resulting in failure of the panic exit device to operate.
A steel test piece of 10 mm x 15 mm x 20 mm placed in any accessible gap and in any orientation shall not
prevent correct operation of the panic exit device.
4.2.1.10 Door free movement
The design of a panic exit device shall be such that the bolt head(s), once the door has been released to
open, does not restrict or impede the free movement of the door.
The design of a panic exit device can include a dogging mechanism or an automatic relatching device. If the
exit device is equipped with a dogging mechanism or a device retaining the bolt(s) retracted, this shall not
impede the free movement of the door once released.
An exit device shall be designed to avoid accidental release of the bottom bolt, preventing the free opening of
the door.
4.2.1.11 Top vertical bolt
In order to ensure the self-closing, a panic exit device with top and bottom vertical rods shall include a
mechanism to ensure that the releasing and/or the manipulation of the bottom vertical rod bolt head does not
release the top vertical rod bolt head. This is verified by pushing the bottom bolt head up to its flush position
with the bolt case.
4.2.1.12 Keepers
The design of a panic exit device shall include a keeper(s) for engaging the bolt head(s) when the panic exit
device is in the locked position.
Keepers shall provide protection for any part of the door or frame that could be damaged by the panic exit
device during the opening and closing cycle of the door.
4.2.1.13 Keepers dimensions
The design of a floor keeper shall be such that dust and dirt can easily be removed with a conventional
then he exposed part of the keeper shall not be upper than 15mm
vacuum cleaner. If the keeper is not fitted flush,
(dimension H) from the surface to which it is mounted and shall be chamfered in the direction of escape at an
angle (M) not exceeding 45° from the horizontal, and any up stand (dimension P) shall not exceed 3 mm. See
Figure 11.
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H is the height of the floor keeper
M is the angle from the horizontal
P is the up stand of the floor keeper
Figure 11 — Floor keeper dimensions
4.2.1.14 Outside access device
The provision for a connection of an outside access device (key, cylinder, lever handle, knob, etc.) shall not, in
any way, render the panic exit device inoperable from the inside, whether the outside access device is tested
in the fully locked or unlocked position with the key removed. The installation instructions shall clearly indicate
the approved configurations for outside access.
An outside access device that is not specified by the producer as designed to be compatible with a specific
panic exit device shall not be considered to be in conformity with this document.
When an outside access device is intended for use with a thumbturn cylinder, the size and any positioning of
the thumbturn shall not interfere with the operation of the panic exit device from the inside.
Note: If a Panic Exit Device doesn’t work in all the conditions of a standard cylinder of the outside access
device, when the key is not removed, then it shall be fitted with an adequate mean to prevent this situation.
(Making sure that there is not any blocking situation from inside)
Compliance is verified by a visual and mechanical examination, which shall include all the functions of the
outside access device which have been declared by the producer of the panic exit device.
4.2.1.15 Pictogram to recognise active leaf
In case of installation on double leaf door, a sticker, or other means, will be provided with the product. The
minimum size shall be 2500 mm².

Figure 12 — Examples of pictograms to recognise the active leaf
Compliance of all the design characteristics of 4.2.1 above shall be verified by visual inspection and functional
tests carried before and also after durability test.
The result for characteristics above will be expressed by “Design characteristics checked”.
4.2.2 Release forces
4.2.2.1 Release forces with door under influence of sealing force F3
When a panic exit device is tested in accordance with 5.2.2.1, the release force F11 required to release the
panic exit device shall not exceed 80 N or 50N, according to the grade declared in 7.5. See Figure 13.
The test result shall be expressed by “grade X: yyN” according to 7.5.
4.2.2.2 Release forces with door under load of 1000 N
When a panic exit device is tested in accordance with 5.2.2.2, the door shall not open prior to the release
force F12 being applied, and the release force F12 required to release the panic exit device shall not exceed
220 N. See Figure 13.
The load of 1000 N, simulates a group of people pushing the escape door in case of a panic situation.
The test result shall be expressed by “≤ 220 N”.

a) Door under sealing force b) Door under load 1000 N
Figure 13 — Release forces
4.2.3 Release function
A panic exit device shall be designed to release a door at all times from the inside, when the horizontal bar
positioned horizontally across the inside of the door is operated by hand or body pressure in one continuous
movement in the direction of exit either linear or in an arch, anywhere along its effective length and not
requiring the use of a key or other similar object. It shall be designed to release the door from the time the
horizontal bar is operated to the released position of the mechanism.
The operation of the horizontal bar shall enable immediate exit from the inside at all times regardless of any
auxiliary locking and/or unlocking means being incorporated, such as a deadbolt or outside access device.
Compliance shall be verified by 5.2.3.
The test result shall be expressed by “Release function ok”.
4.2.4 Security
When a panic exit device is tested in accordance with 5.2.4, the device shall remain in the locked position and
shall keep the door closed when subjected to a security force declared in 7.7:
Panic exit devices conforming to this European Standard have a safety rather than a security function.
It is therefore considered essential that the panic exit device shall continue to be operable after the application
of any security or abuse forces F13 or F14.
After this test, the release forces shall comply with 4.2.1.
The test result shall be expressed by “Grade X: yyN” according to 7.7.
4.3 Suitability for use on fire doors
A panic exit device intended for use on smoke/fire-resisting door assemblies shall meet the following
requirements in accordance with its intended grade described in 7.4.
Grade A: panic exit devices of Grade A representative of their type shall have been subjected to a successful
evaluation proving their suitability for use on smoke doors. For this, all parts of the panic exit device that are
responsible for keeping the door in its closed position shall be made out of material with a melting point of not
less than 300 °C. If the panic exit device is equipped with a latch bolt and the latch bolt could be the only part
of the panic exit device that keeps a smoke door in its closed position, then the projection of the latch bolt
shall be at least 10 mm.
NOTE 1 Where the latching of the panic exit device relies on an emergency exit device to EN 179 or a panic exit
device to EN 1125 classified to Grade A suitability for smoke doors, it can be assumed that the panic exit device is
meeting this requirement as long as the other elements do not affect the self-closing and latching of the system.
Alternatively, the suitability for use on smoke-resisting doors shall be determined by a successful test
conducted in accordance with EN 1634-3.
Installation instructions shall ensure that the engagement of the latch bolt inside the locking plate is not less
than 6 mm.
Grade B: Grade B exit devices representative of their type and including any outside access devices intended
for fire door use shall have been subjected to a successful fire test conducted should be fire tested at least on
the exposed face of the door in accordance with EN 1634-1 to prove the contribution of the exit device to the
fire resistance of the complete door assembly. It should not be necessary for the exit device to be operable
after such a fire test.
NOTE 2 Although the panic exit devices referred to in this annex are suitable for use with smoke/fire-resisting door
assemblies, the safety aspect and ease of escape as described in the introduction to this European Standard remains of
the utmost importance.
Any additional elements installed on the fire test specimen, and which could influence the test result, shall be
clearly identified in the fire test report and shall be included in the produc
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