Building hardware - Electrically controlled panic exit systems for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods

This European standard specifies requirements for the manufacture, performance and testing of electrically controlled panic exit systems, specifically designed for use in a panic situation on escape routes.
These systems consist of at least the following elements:
   Requesting element integrated in a horizontal bar for requesting the release of electrical locking elements in one single operation in order to exit;
   Electrical locking element for securing an exit door;
   Electrical controlling element for supplying, connecting and controlling electrical locking element and requesting element.
This European Standard covers panic exit systems placed on the market as a complete unit (e.g. mortise lock, cylinder, keeper, requesting element integrated in a horizontal bar, electrical locking element, electrical controlling element, etc.). The components are tested as a single product.
NOTE 1   Panic exit systems should give immediate release at all times, therefore a time delay and/or egress mode are not suitable.
NOTE 2   The suitability of an electrically controlled panic exit system for use on fire/smoke resisting 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.
NOTE 3   This European Standard covers electrically controlled panic exit systems 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. This doesn’t preclude components being delivered separately. The manufacturer is responsible for making it clear in a ‘list of components’ as part of the manufacturer’s compulsory installations which combination of components is covered by the ITT.

Schlösser und Baubeschläge - Elektrisch gesteuerte Paniktüranlagen, für Türen in Rettungswegen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Herstellung, Gebrauchstauglichkeit und Prüfung von elektrisch gesteuerten Paniktüranlagen fest, die speziell für die Benutzung in einer Paniksituation in Flucht-wegen ausgelegt sind.
Diese Anlagen bestehen mindestens aus den folgenden Elementen:
   Nottaste, in eine horizontale Betätigungsstange eingebaut, zum Abruf der Freigabe von elektrischen Verriegelungen in einer einzigen Betätigung, um die Flucht zu ermöglichen;
   Elektrische Verriegelung zum Sichern einer Fluchttür;
   Elektrische Steuerung für Versorgung, Anschluss und Steuerung von elektrischer Verriegelung und Nottaste.
Die vorliegende Europäische Norm behandelt Paniktüranlagen, die als eine vollständige Einheit in den Handel gebracht werden (z. B. Einsteckschloss, Schließzylinder, Sperrgegenstück, in eine horizontale Betätigungs-stange eingebaute Nottaste, elektrische Verriegelung, elektrische Steuerung usw.). Diese Bauteile werden als ein einzelnes Produkt geprüft.
ANMERKUNG 1   Paniktüranlagen sollten zu jedem Zeitpunkt unmittelbar freigegeben werden; deshalb sind eine Zeit¬verzögerung und/oder ein Ausgangsmodus ungeeignet.
ANMERKUNG 2   Die Eignung einer elektrisch gesteuerten Paniktüranlage für den Einsatz an Feuerschutz-/Rauch-schutztüren wird durch Feuerwiderstandsprüfungen nachgewiesen, die zusätzlich zu den in dieser Europäischen Norm geforderten Prüfungen der Gebrauchstauglichkeit durchgeführt werden. Anhang B enthält zusätzliche Anforderungen an diese Produkte.
ANMERKUNG 3   Diese Europäische Norm behandelt elektrisch gesteuerte Paniktüranlagen, die entweder insgesamt durch einen Hersteller gefertigt und auf den Markt gebracht oder aus Baugruppen zusammengebaut werden, die durch mehr als einen Hersteller gefertigt und anschließend in einem Vorgang als Montagesatz auf den Markt gebracht werden. [...]

Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Systèmes de fermetures anti-panique contrôlés électriquement destinés à être utilisés sur des voies d'évacuation - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives à la fabrication, aux performances et aux essais des systèmes de fermeture anti-panique contrôlés électriquement, spécifiquement conçus pour être utilisés dans une situation de panique sur des voies d’évacuation. Ces systèmes se composent au moins des éléments suivants :  élément de demande d’ouverture intégré dans une barre horizontale pour demander le déverrouillage de l’élément de verrouillage électrique en une unique manoeuvre afin de permettre l’évacuation ;  élément de verrouillage électrique pour le verrouillage d’une porte d’issue de secours ;  élément de contrôle électrique pour alimenter, raccorder et contrôler l’élément de verrouillage électrique et l’élément de demande d’ouverture. La présente Norme européenne couvre les systèmes de fermeture anti-panique qui sont mis sur le marché dans leur intégralité, par exemple serrure à mortaiser, cylindre, gâche, élément de demande d’ouverture intégré dans une barre horizontale, élément de verrouillage électrique, élément de contrôle électrique, etc. Ces composants sont considérés comme un seul produit lors des essais. NOTE 1 Il convient que les systèmes de fermeture anti-panique assurent à chaque fois un déverrouillage immédiat, et par conséquent aucune temporisation ni aucun mode empêchant la sortie n’est toléré. NOTE 2 L’aptitude d’un système de fermeture anti-panique contrôlé électriquement à équiper des blocs-portes résistant au feu/étanches aux fumées est déterminée par des essais de performance au feu réalisés en plus des essais de performance exigés par la présente Norme européenne. L’Annexe B indique les exigences supplémentaires pour ces produits.

Stavbno okovje - Električno krmiljeni sistemi izhodov za evakuacijske poti ob paniki - Zahteve in preskusne metode

General Information

Status
Not Published
Publication Date
18-Oct-2011
Withdrawal Date
18-Apr-2012
Current Stage
4098 - Decision to abandon - Enquiry
Start Date
07-Feb-2011
Completion Date
07-Feb-2011

Relations

Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

Overview

The European standard prEN 13633 establishes clear requirements and test methods for electrically controlled panic exit systems designed for use on escape routes. Developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization), this standard ensures that panic exit solutions function reliably during emergency evacuations, offering safety and security in public and commercial buildings.

Electrically controlled panic exit systems covered by this standard include:

  • Requesting elements integrated in horizontal bars for single-operation exit requests
  • Electrical locking elements securing exit doors
  • Electrical control elements managing supply and signaling for locking and requesting components

This standard mandates that panic exit systems operate as fully integrated units and defines verification through rigorous testing of the unit as a whole, rather than isolated components.

Key Points

Design and Performance Requirements

  • Immediate release function: The system must enable rapid and fail-safe unlocking without delay for emergency exit.
  • Integrated unit testing: The entire panic exit system, including locks, controllers, and requesting elements, is tested as a combined product.
  • Fail-safe operation and reliability: Systems must guarantee unlocking even under faults in wiring, control signals, or power supply interruptions.
  • Dimensional and ergonomic criteria: Includes details on requesting element design, installation height, illuminated indicators, and accessible gaps ensuring accessibility and user-friendliness.
  • No time delay or egress mode: Due to safety concerns, the system must not introduce release delays in panic scenarios.
  • Compatibility with fire/smoke-resistant doors: The system’s suitability for installation on fire-resisting door assemblies must be confirmed by additional fire performance tests as outlined in Annex B.

Testing and Durability

  • Release force testing: Evaluation under conditions with door pressures to ensure force required to release meets safety standards.
  • Abuse resistance: Panic exit components are tested to withstand physical abuse, ensuring prolonged functional safety.
  • Environmental resilience: Tests covering temperature ranges, corrosion, damp heat cycling, impact resistance, and voltage fluctuations guarantee system durability in diverse environments.
  • Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Ensures system safety and operation amid electromagnetic interference common in building environments.
  • Electrical safety: Low voltage hazards are addressed to safeguard users during operation.

Additional Functional Requirements

  • Central Management Control: Requirements on system integration with building security and fire alarm controls to coordinate panic exit function.
  • Access control and security: Integration with access management systems is specified without compromising the panic exit's immediate release mandate.
  • Reset and signalling: Defined behavior post-exit request, including indicators and reset mechanics to maintain readiness and clear communication.

Applications

The prEN 13633 standard applies to all buildings requiring stringent safety guidelines on escape routes such as:

  • Commercial complexes and office buildings
  • Educational institutions and hospitals
  • Public venues including theaters, stadiums, and transportation hubs
  • Residential buildings with controlled access
  • Fire and smoke-resisting doors that require reliable emergency egress solutions

This standard is critical for manufacturers, installers, and facility managers aiming to comply with European safety legislation on emergency exits and building hardware.

Related Standards

  • EN 1125 – Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar for use on escape routes (mechanical, non-electrically controlled)
  • EN 179 – Emergency exit devices for use on escape routes (non-panic, mechanical devices)
  • EN 1634 – Fire resistance and smoke control tests relevant to door assemblies
  • EN 61000 series – Electromagnetic compatibility standards applicable to electrical hardware in buildings
  • ISO 7010 – Safety signs including pictograms used on panic exit devices for clear emergency interpretation

By aligning with prEN 13633, stakeholders ensure that electrically controlled panic exit systems meet critical performance, safety, and reliability standards while facilitating safe evacuation in emergencies. This comprehensive approach enhances building safety, occupant protection, and compliance with European construction and fire safety regulations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

prEN 13633 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Building hardware - Electrically controlled panic exit systems for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European standard specifies requirements for the manufacture, performance and testing of electrically controlled panic exit systems, specifically designed for use in a panic situation on escape routes. These systems consist of at least the following elements: Requesting element integrated in a horizontal bar for requesting the release of electrical locking elements in one single operation in order to exit; Electrical locking element for securing an exit door; Electrical controlling element for supplying, connecting and controlling electrical locking element and requesting element. This European Standard covers panic exit systems placed on the market as a complete unit (e.g. mortise lock, cylinder, keeper, requesting element integrated in a horizontal bar, electrical locking element, electrical controlling element, etc.). The components are tested as a single product. NOTE 1 Panic exit systems should give immediate release at all times, therefore a time delay and/or egress mode are not suitable. NOTE 2 The suitability of an electrically controlled panic exit system for use on fire/smoke resisting 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. NOTE 3 This European Standard covers electrically controlled panic exit systems 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. This doesn’t preclude components being delivered separately. The manufacturer is responsible for making it clear in a ‘list of components’ as part of the manufacturer’s compulsory installations which combination of components is covered by the ITT.

This European standard specifies requirements for the manufacture, performance and testing of electrically controlled panic exit systems, specifically designed for use in a panic situation on escape routes. These systems consist of at least the following elements: Requesting element integrated in a horizontal bar for requesting the release of electrical locking elements in one single operation in order to exit; Electrical locking element for securing an exit door; Electrical controlling element for supplying, connecting and controlling electrical locking element and requesting element. This European Standard covers panic exit systems placed on the market as a complete unit (e.g. mortise lock, cylinder, keeper, requesting element integrated in a horizontal bar, electrical locking element, electrical controlling element, etc.). The components are tested as a single product. NOTE 1 Panic exit systems should give immediate release at all times, therefore a time delay and/or egress mode are not suitable. NOTE 2 The suitability of an electrically controlled panic exit system for use on fire/smoke resisting 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. NOTE 3 This European Standard covers electrically controlled panic exit systems 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. This doesn’t preclude components being delivered separately. The manufacturer is responsible for making it clear in a ‘list of components’ as part of the manufacturer’s compulsory installations which combination of components is covered by the ITT.

prEN 13633 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.190 - Building accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

prEN 13633 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016, EN 14351-1:2006+A1:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

prEN 13633 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/101. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

prEN 13633 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2009
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Building hardware - Electrically controlled panic exit systems for use on escape routes -
Requirements and test methods
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Systèmes de fermetures anti-panique contrôlés
électriquement destinés à être utilisés sur des voies d'évacuation - Exigences et
méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13633
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
April 2009
ICS 91.190
English Version
Building hardware - Electrically controlled panic exit systems for
use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Systèmes de fermetures
anti-panique contrôlés électriquement destinés à être
utilisés sur des voies d'évacuation - Exigences et méthodes
d'essai
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.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
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.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 13633:2009: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword . 7
Introduction . 9
1 Scope. 11
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms and definitions . 12
4 Requirements . 15
4.1 General . 15
4.2 Release function – Principle (Ability to release) . 18
4.3 Release function - Signal (Ability to release) . 19
4.4 Release function - Operation of requesting element (Ability to release) . 19
4.5 Release function - Requesting elements and operation to exit (Ability to release) . 19
4.6 Release function - Input signal from the fire detection system (Ability to release) . 20
4.7 Release function - Reset after request to exit by operating the requesting element
(Ability to release) . 20
4.8 Release function - Operating element (Ability to release) . 20
4.9 Release function - Fail-safe function and reliability of liaison and transmission
paths (Ability to release) . 21
4.9.1 General . 21
4.9.2 Software and hardware documentation . 21
4.10 Release force - Door not under pressure (Ability to release) . 22
4.11 Release force - Door under pressure (Ability to release) . 23
4.12 Release force - Requesting element (Ability to release) . 23
4.13 Release delay after signal received from a fire detection system (Ability to
release) . 23
4.14 Release requirements after power supply failure (Ability to release) . 23
4.15 Door free movement (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure ability to
release) . 24
4.16 Exposed edges and corners (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure
ability to release) . 24
4.17 Accessible gaps (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure ability to
release) . 24
4.18 Projection in the clear passage (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure
ability to release) . 24
4.19 Dimensional and design requirements of the requesting element (To ensure
ability to release) . 25
4.20 Illuminating means of requesting element (Dimensional and design requirements
to ensure ability to release) . 25
4.21 Signalling elements (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure ability to
release) . 26
4.22 Colour and audible codes of signalling elements (Dimensional and design
requirements to ensure ability to release) . 26
4.23 Door mass and door dimensions (Dimensional and design requirements to
ensure ability to release) . 26
4.24 Installation of requesting element (Dimensional and design requirements to
ensure ability to release) . 27
4.25 Keepers (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure ability to release) . 27
4.26 Requesting element with cover (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure
ability to release) . 27
4.27 Test rod (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure ability to release) . 28
4.28 Interaction between bolts (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure ability
to release) . 28
4.29 Covers (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure ability to release) . 28
4.30 Pictogram (Dimensional and design requirements to ensure ability to release) . 28
4.31 Additional functions – Principle (Requirements to additional functions and
characteristics to ensure ability to release) . 29
4.32 Time delay requirements (Requirements to additional functions and
characteristics to ensure ability to release) . 29
4.33 Central Management Control requirements (Requirements to additional functions
and characteristics to ensure ability to release) . 29
4.33.1 Central Management Control – Functions, and design requirements . 29
4.33.2 Denied egress mode . 30
4.34 Outside access device (Requirements to additional functions and characteristics
to ensure ability to release) . 30
4.35 Access control system (Requirements to additional functions and characteristics
to ensure ability to release) . 31
4.36 Security requirements (Requirements to additional functions and characteristics
to ensure ability to release) . 31
4.37 Reengagement force requirements of electrical locking element (Requirements to
additional functions and characteristics to ensure ability to release) . 31
4.38 Durability – General (Durability of ability to release) . 31
4.39 Lubrication (Durability of ability to release) . 32
4.40 Abuse resistance of electrical locking element (Durability of ability to release) . 32
4.41 Abuse resistance of requesting element (Durability of ability to release) . 32
4.42 Abuse resistance of electrically lockable operating element (Durability of ability to
release) . 32
4.43 Environmental requirements - Temperature range requirement (Durability of
ability to release) . 32
4.44 Environmental requirements - Corrosion resistance requirement (Durability of
ability to release) . 33
4.45 Environmental requirements - Dry Heat resistance requirement (Durability of
ability to release) . 33
4.46 Environmental requirements - Cold resistance requirement (Durability of ability to
release) . 33
4.47 Environmental requirements - Damp heat cyclic (12h + 12h) resistance
requirement (Durability of ability to release) . 33
4.48 Environmental requirements - Impact resistance requirement (Durability of ability
to release) . 34
4.49 Environmental requirements - Supply voltage variations requirements (Durability
of ability to release) . 34
4.50 Environmental requirements - Rated voltage requirements (Durability of ability to
release) . 34
4.51 Electrical hazards safety requirements (Durability of ability to release – Low
voltage) . 34
4.52 Environmental requirements - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
and/or Radio and telecommunication terminal equipment (R&TTE) (Durability of
ability to release) . 34
4.52.1 Emission . 34
4.52.2 Immunity . 35
4.53 Environmental requirements – IP Protection against solid foreign objects and
ingress of water and dust (Durability of ability to release). 36
4.54 Suitability for use on fire/smoke resisting doorsets . 36
4.54.1 Self closing (Self closing ability C) . 36
4.54.2 Fire resistance (Resistance to fire integrity (E) and insulation (I)) . 36
4.55 Requirement to product information (Ability to release) . 36
4.56 Dangerous substances. 37
5 Tests - general and test apparatus . 38
5.1 General . 38
5.2 Test apparatus . 39
5.2.1 General . 39
5.2.2 Test door 1 . 39
5.2.3 Test door 2 . 40
6 Test methods - procedures . 40
6.1 General . 40
6.2 Release force test - Door not under pressure (Sample A) . 41
6.3 Release force test - Door under pressure (Sample A) . 42
6.3.1 Non electrically lockable operating element . 42
6.3.2 Electrically lockable operating element. 42
6.4 Release test after signal received from fire detection system (Sample A) . 43
6.5 Test of fail-safe function and failure of liaison and transmission paths, and
release force test of requesting element (Sample A) . 43
6.6 Release test after time delay (Sample A) . 44
6.7 Release tests after power supply failure (Sample A) . 44
6.8 Durability tests (Sample A) . 44
6.9 Abuse resistance tests (Sample A) . 45
6.9.1 Abuse resistance test of electrical locking element . 45
6.9.2 Abuse resistance test of requesting element . 45
6.9.3 Abuse resistance of electrically lockable operating element. 46
6.10 Security tests (Sample A) . 46
6.11 Reengagement tests of electrical locking element (Sample A) . 46
6.12 Temperature test (Sample B) . 46
6.12.1 Principle . 46
6.12.2 Test procedure . 47
6.13 Corrosion test (Sample B) . 47
6.13.1 Principle . 47
6.13.2 Installation . 47
6.13.3 Test procedure . 47
6.13.4 Initial measurements . 47
6.13.5 Conditioning . 48
6.13.6 Measurements during conditioning . 48
6.13.7 Final measurements . 48
6.14 Dry heat test (Sample B). 48
6.14.1 Principle . 48
6.14.2 Installation . 48
6.14.3 Test procedure . 48
6.14.4 Initial measurements . 48
6.14.5 Conditioning . 48
6.14.6 Measurements during conditioning . 49
6.15 Cold test (Sample B) . 49
6.15.1 Principle . 49
6.15.2 Installation . 49
6.15.3 Test procedure . 49
6.15.4 Initial measurements . 49
6.15.5 Conditioning . 49
6.15.6 Measurements during conditioning . 49
6.16 Damp heat cyclic test (12h + 12h) (Sample B) . 49
6.16.1 Principle . 49
6.16.2 Installation . 50
6.16.3 Test procedure . 50
6.16.4 Initial measurements . 50
6.16.5 Conditioning . 50
6.16.6 Measurements during conditioning . 50
6.17 Impact test (Sample B) . 50
6.17.1 Principle . 50
6.17.2 Installation . 50
6.17.3 Test procedure . 50
6.17.4 Conditioning . 50
6.17.5 Measurements during conditioning . 50
6.17.6 Final measurements . 51
6.18 Supply voltage variations test (Sample B) . 51
6.18.1 Principle . 51
6.18.2 Installation . 51
6.18.3 Test procedure . 51
6.18.4 Initial measurements . 51
6.18.5 Conditioning . 51
6.18.6 Measurements during conditioning . 51
6.18.7 Final measurements . 51
6.19 Electrical hazards safety tests (Sample B) . 52
6.20 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests (Sample B) . 52
6.21 (IP)Protection against solid foreign objects and ingress of water and durst test
(Sample B) . 53
7 Classification . 53
7.1 General . 53
7.2 Classification system . 53
7.2.1 Durability (1st character) . 53
7.2.2 Suitability for use on fire/smoke doors (2nd character) . 54
7.2.3 Security/Holding force (3rd character) . 54
th
7.2.4 Time delay (4 character) . 54
7.2.5 Denied egress mode (5th character) . 54
7.2.6 Number of operation to release the door (6th character) . 55
7.2.7 Configuration . 55
7.3 Example of classification . 55
8 Marking . 55
8.1 On the product . 55
8.2 On the packaging . 56
8.3 On the installation instructions . 56
8.4 Controlling element combined with a separate locking, requesting and/or
operating elements . 57
9 Evaluation of conformity . 58
9.1 Initial type test . 58
9.1.1 General . 58
9.1.2 Characteristics . 58
9.1.3 Use of historical data . 59
9.2 Sampling, testing and conformity criteria . 59
9.3 Factory production control . 59
9.3.1 General . 59
9.3.2 Documents . 60
9.3.3 Traceability and marking . 60
9.3.4 Non-conforming products . 60
9.3.5 Corrective action . 60
9.3.6 Handling, storage and packaging . 61
9.3.7 Personnel . 61
9.3.8 Equipment . 61
9.3.9 Design process . 61
9.3.10 Raw materials and components . 61
9.3.11 In-process control . 61
9.3.12 Unit checks during manufacture . 61
9.4 Periodic testing (for all products) . 65
9.5 Annual testing (for all products) . 66
Annex A (normative) Information supplied with the product: Product information,
Installation and fixing instructions, Installation compliance report, Maintenance
instructions and Routine site inspection report . 67
A.1 General . 67
A.2 Product information . 67
A.3 Installation and fixing instructions . 68
A.3.1 Fixing arrangements . 68
A.3.2 Information and installation guidance . 68
A.4 Installation compliance report form . 70
A.5 Maintenance instructions . 72
A.6 Routine site inspection report form . 72
Annex B (normative) Additional requirements for electrically controlled panic exit
systems intended for use on fire/smoke door assemblies. 74
Annex C (normative) Flow chart of test procedures . 76
Annex D (informative) Guidance for choosing relevant product standards for particular
exit door applications . 77
Annex E (informative) Additional accessibility recommendations for panic exit system for
use by mobility impaired people and model declaration for operating forces . 79
E.1 Guidelines for selecting exit devices and exit systems intended for use by
children, elderly and mobility impaired people . 80
E.1.1 General . 80
E.1.2 Purpose of the hardware . 80
E.2 Installation and maintenance . 81
E.2.1 Installation . 81
E.2.2 Maintenance . 81
E.3 Advantages/disadvantages of panic and emergency exit devices and systems . 82
E.3.1 Design of operating elements . 82
E.3.2 Design of outside access device . 82
E.3.3 Low operating forces . 82
E.3.4 Bottom vertical rods and projecting floor sockets . 83
E.3.5 Automatic locking . 83
E.3.6 Dogging mechanism . 83
E.3.7 Electrically controlled functions . 83
E.3.8 Projection of the exit device . 83
E.3.9 Recognition of operating element . 84
E.4 Operating forces declared by the manufacturer . 84
E.4.1 Performance assessment . 84
E.4.2 Test methods - Operating tests under side load . 84
E.4.3 Manufacturer’s declaration . 84
Annex F (informative) Functional diagrams . 86
F.1 Functional diagrams of typical electrically controlled panic exit systems . 86
F.2 Logic diagram for modes of panic exit system operation . 87
Annex G (normative) Configurations of panic exit systems . 88
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential
requirements or other provisions of EU Construction Product Directive. . 89
ZA.1 Clauses addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive . 89
ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity of exit systems. 90
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling . 92
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the provisions
of EU Directive 2004/118/EC (EMC) . 95
Annex ZC (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the provisions
of EU Directive 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage) . 96
Annex ZD (Informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the provisions
of EU Directive 2002/96/EEC (WEEE) and 2002/95/EEC (ROHS) . 97
Bibliography . 98

Foreword
This document (prEN 13633:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors,
windows, shutters, building hardward and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the second CEN Enquiry.
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 EC Directive(s).
For relationship with EC Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, B, C and D, which is an integral part
of this document.
A full contribution to the preparation of this European Standard has been made by the 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.
This European Standard 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 89/106/EEC.
For the relationship with this EU Directive, see normative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this
European Standard.
Wherever reference is made to classes, they are considered to be technical classes and not classes
according to Article 3(2) of the Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).
Normative and informative annexes to this European Standard are indicated in the contents:
 Annex A (Normative) Information supplied with the product: Product information,
Installation and fixing instructions, Installation compliance report,
Maintenance instructions and Routine site inspection report
 Annex B (Normative) Additional requirements for electrically controlled panic exit systems
intended for use on fire/smoke door assemblies
 Annex C (Normative) Flow chart of test procedures
 Annex D (Informative) Guidance for choosing relevant product standards for particular exit
door applications
 Annex E (Informative) Additional recommendations for panic exit system for use by children,
elderly and mobility impaired people
 Annex F (Informative) Functional diagrams
 Annex G (Normative) System configurations
 Annex ZA (Informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential
requirements or other provisions of EU Construction Product
Directive
 Annex ZB (Informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the provisions of
EU Directive 2004/118/EC (EMC)
 Annex ZC (Informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the provisions of
EU Directive 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage)
 Annex ZD (Informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the provisions of
EU Directive 2002/96/EEC (WEEE) and 2002/95/EEC (ROHS)
Verification or tests performed by mechanical/electromechanical test laboratory and fire test
laboratory are listed in Table 1 summarizing performance characteristics and compliance criteria.

Introduction
Experience relating to fire and/or smoke hazards and general safety has made it desirable that doors
in circulation areas, or those that have to be operated in a panic situation, be fitted with panic exit
devices.
Increasingly, such panic exit devices may form a part of the security system of a building and involve
the use of electrical locking and controlling elements. This standard provides common European
Standard specifications for such electrically controlled panic exit systems.
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 electrically controlled panic exit system, with minimum effort and without prior
knowledge of the panic exit system, and of the door situation.
In this standard priority is given to the panic operation rather than pressure and resistance to the door
opening from seals, weather-stripping, multiple bolt heads etc. Precedence is given to the importance
of ease of openi
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