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NS-EN 179:1997

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Note: This standard has a new edition: NS-EN 179:2008

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Abstract

This European Standard specifies requirements for the manufacture, performance and testing of emergency devices mechanically operated by either a lever handle or a push pad, for use where a panic situation is unlikely to arise. The European Standard does not specify any particular design of emergency device and only such dimensions as are required for safety reasons are specified. This European Standard does not cover specific devices intended for use by the severely disabled. Due to the wide range of disabilities, such devices and their performances should be agreed between specifier and manufacturer. Emergency devices covered by this European Standard are for use on hinged or pivotted door leaves only, not exceeding 200 kg in mass, 2 500 mm in height and 1 300 mm in width. This European Standard covers two specific designs of emergency 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 covers two specific types of operation : Emergency devices with "lever handle" operation, type A (see 3.9, figures 1 and 3) and emergency devices with "push pad" operation, type B (see 3.15, figures 2 and 4). This European Standard covers two categories of devices 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 4.1.13). The suitability of an emergency device for use on fire/smoke door assemblies is determined by fire performance tests conducted in addition to the performance tests required by this European Standard. Annex B indicates additional requirements for these products. This European Standard does not cover panic devices operated by a horizontal bar (see EN 1125), or electrically controlled panic and emergency exit systems, standards for which are presently being developed (see annex E).

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  • Standard from SN
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  • Edition: 1
  • Version: 1
  • Document type: NAT
  • ICS 91.190
  • National Committee CEN/TC 33/WG 4

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