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EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
November 2016
ICS 91.190 Will supersede EN 1125:2008
English Version
Build hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a
horizontal bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements
and test methods
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Fermetures anti- Schlösser und Baubeschläge - Paniktürverschlüsse mit
panique manœuvrées par une barre horizontale, pour horizontaler Betätigungsstange für Türen in
portes situées sur les voies d'évacuation - Rettungswegen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Prescriptions et méthodes 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.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Product characteristics . 13
4.1 General . 13
4.2 Ability to release. 13
4.3 Suitability for use on fire and smoke resisting doorsets . 21
4.4 Self-closing . 21
4.5 Dangerous substances . 22
4.6 Durability of ability to release against aging and degradation (for doors on escape
routes) . 22
4.7 Durability of self-closing ability C against aging and degradation (for fire/smoke
doors) . 25
4.8 Product information . 25
5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods . 26
5.1 General . 26
5.2 Tests for ability to release . 30
5.3 Tests for suitability to use on fire doors (Sample C) . 31
5.4 Tests for self-closing: Dynamic Closing test (Sample B) . 31
5.5 Control of Dangerous substances . 32
5.6 Tests for durability of ability to release. 32
5.7 Tests for durability of self-closing ability. 38
5.8 Control of product information (Sample B) . 39
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP . 39
6.1 General . 39
6.2 Type testing . 39
6.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 41
7 Classification . 45
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7.1 Category of use (1 character) . 45
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7.2 Durability (2 character) . 45
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7.3 Door leaf mass (3 character) . 46
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7.4 Suitability for use on fire/smoke doors (4 character) . 46
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7.5 Safety (5 character) . 46
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7.6 Corrosion resistance (6 character) . 46
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7.7 Security (7 character) . 46
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7.8 Projection of horizontal bar (8 character) . 47
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7.9 Type of horizontal bar operation (9 character) . 47
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7.10 Field of door application (10 character) . 47
7.11 Example of classification . 47
8 Marking . 48
8.1 On the product . 48
8.2 On the packaging . 48
8.3 On the installation instructions . 48
8.4 Mortise lock combined with a separate horizontal bar unit . 49
Annex A (informative) Installation and fixing instructions . 50
Annex B (informative) Maintenance instructions . 52
Annex C (normative) Flow chart of test procedures . 53
Annex D (informative) Guidance for choosing relevant product standards for particular
exit door applications . 55
Annex E (informative) Examples of configurations and description of exit systems . 56
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation (EU)
No.305/2011 . 57
ZA.1 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics. 57
ZA.2 ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP). 58
ZA.3 ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks . 59

European foreword
This document (prEN 1125:2016) 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.
The major changes in this revision are as follows:
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— different sealing forces have been introduced for classification of the durability (2 digit);
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— a new bar type C has been introduced (9 digit);
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— an additional grade has been introduced for release force, in relation with safety classification (5
digit);
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— definition of field of door application has been modified (10 digit);
— safety requirements about Outside Access Device have been added;
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— security grades have been added (7 digit);
— durability tests have been clarified;
— a pictogram to recognise the active leaf has been added.
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.
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.
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 shall not necessarily operate the panic exit device, but can
push the surface of the door leaf (door leaf under pressure) while other people shall be trying to
operate the horizontal bar by hand or body pressure. See Figure 1.
Whilst reasonable external security shall 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, should 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 3.1.11.
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: type A (push bar), B (touch bar) or C
(pivot touch bar);
— panic exit devices for use on hinged or pivoted door leaves only;
— panic exit devices for use on double leaf doorsets (see 7.10);
— two categories of panic exit device projection in order to maximize the effective width of the escape
route, and minimize the projection from the door leaf 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 leaf 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
manufacturer);
— 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, which is a part of a Panic Exit Device conforming to this standard can at the same time be in
accordance with EN 179, EN 12209, prEN 15685, EN 13637 or EN 14846.
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 manufacturer or assembled from sub-assemblies produced by more
than one manufacturer 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, for use on
escape routes — 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 door and shutter assemblies and openable
windows
EN 1634-2, Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door, shutter and openable window assemblies and
elements of building hardware — Part 2: Fire resistance characterisation test for elements of building
hardware
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
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
active leaf
leaf of a multi-leaved hinged or pivoted doorset intended to be moved first to provide opening
3.1.2
automatic re-latching device
part of a panic exit device to enable the automatic securing of a door leaf 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.
3.1.3
bar
horizontal part of a panic exit device which, when pushed, shall operate the mechanism
3.1.4
bolt head
part of a panic exit device that engages with the keeper to secure the door in the closed position
3.1.5
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.
3.1.6
dogging mechanism
part of a panic exit device for holding the bolt head(s) in the withdrawn position until manually reset
3.1.7
doorset
complete unit consisting of a door frame and door leaf (or leaves) being hinged or pivoted vertically in a
frame, supplied with relevant building hardware
Note 1 to entry: The meeting stiles of double leaf doorsets can be either plain or rebated.
Note 2 to entry: A double leaf 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 leaf 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.
3.1.8
double leaf doorset panic exit device
panic exit device designed for use on the leaves of double leaf doorsets, such that the operation of either
horizontal bar shall release at least the door leaf to which it is fitted
3.1.9
effective length of bar
length of the bar (dimension X) including any member to which the bar is fixed and which shall itself
yield to hand or body pressure thereby causing the panic exit device mechanism to operate (See Figure
5)
3.1.10
effective width of the door frame
un-obstructed width of the escape route when the door is in the locked position
3.1.11
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.
3.1.12
exit door
door on an escape route equipped with an exit device conforming to EN 179 and/or EN 1125
3.1.13
field of door application
door configurations for which the panic exit devices are designed and claimed by the manufacturer
3.1.14
functional test
assessment made by operating the test door (opening or closing) and/or operating any element of the
exit device
3.1.15
inactive leaf
last opening and first closing leaf of a hinged or pivoted double leaf doorset with a panic or emergency
exit function
3.1.16
inside
face of the door on which the bar is fitted for operating a panic exit device in order to exit towards the
escape direction
3.1.17
keeper
part of a panic exit device such as a strike, a socket or other fitting with which the bolt head(s) engages
3.1.18
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
3.1.19
limits of door leaf mass and dimensions
dimensional and mass limits of the door leaves for which the panic exit devices are designed
3.1.20
manufacturer
producer, distributor, importer or any organization that has legal responsibility for placing the product
on the market
3.1.21
measurement
assessment made by using a measuring tool
3.1.22
outside
face of the door opposite to the face on which the bar for operating the panic exit device is situated
3.1.23
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.
3.1.24
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 shall 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 shall not necessarily operate
the panic exit device, but can push the surface of the door (door under pressure) while other people shall be trying
to operate the horizontal bar by hand or body pressure.

Figure 2 — Panic exit device with type A bar operation (push-bar)
Figure 3 — Panic exit device with type B bar operation (touch-bar)

Figure 4 — Panic exit device with type C bar operation (Pivot touch-bar)
3.1.25
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
3.1.26
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
3.1.27
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)
3.1.28
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
3.1.29
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
3.1.30
sealing force
force which could be generated by the seals, if any, when the door leaf is in the closed position, and
which could influence the locking elements when operated
3.1.31
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
3.1.32
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)
3.1.33
vertical rod
extension of the bolt head of a panic exit device that links it to the horizontal bar via the operating
mechanism
3.1.34
visual inspection
assessment made with the naked eye, adjusted for normal vision and use of the appropriate
measurement equipment
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations
3.2.1 List of different forces used in this standard
F3: Sealing 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
3.2.2 Abbreviations used in this standard
AVCP Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance) (previously: attestation of
conformity)
DoP Declaration of Performance
FPC Factory Production Control
NPD No Performance Determined
CWFT Classification Without Further Testing
OAD Outside Access Device
CPR 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
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 leaf doorset
The design of a panic exit device intended for use on double leaf 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 width of the door leaf
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 width (dimension Y) of the door leaf for which it is recommended,
but no less than 60 %.
When Y > 2500 mm, X can be limited to 1500 mm (Wider bar could nevertheless be claimed by the
manufacturer) .In this case, the test shall be performed in the conditions described in 5.1.4.
See Figure 5.
4.2.1.4 Bar projection
No part of a panic exit device, either operated or not operated, shall project (dimension W) from the
face of the door leaf 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 leaf 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 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 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 in the fully depressed position of the bar
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 in the fully depressed position of the bar
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 retracted bottom bolt, preventing the
free movement 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 where the door or the frame could be damaged 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
vacuum cleaner. If the keeper is not fitted flush to the finished floor, then the exposed part of the keeper
shall not protrude more than 15mm (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.

Key
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. The installation instructions
shall clearly indicate the approved configurations for outside access.
An outside access device that is not specified by the manufacturer as designed to be compatible with a
specific panic exit device shall not be considered to be in conformity with this document.
If the OAD is an handle, then the shape will not need to include an end return, as for the inside operating
element of EN 179.
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.
All the functions of the outside access device which have been declared by the manufacturer of the
panic exit device shall be verified.
4.2.1.15 Pictogram to recognise active leaf
In case of installation on double leaf door, according to 7.10, a sticker, or other means, shall be provided
with the product, in order to recognise which is the active leaf.
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 the durability test and during final examination in 5.6.7.
The result for all characteristics above shall be expressed by “Design characteristics checked”.
4.2.2 Release forces
4.2.2.1 Release forces F11 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 Y: yyN” according to 7.5.
4.2.2.2 Release forces F12 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 F3 b) Door under load 1000 N
Figure 13 — Release forces F11 and F12
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 arc, anywhere along its effective
length and not requiring any other action e.g. 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 release of the locking element(s) 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 F13 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 and abuse forces F13 and F14.
After this test, the release forces F11 and F12 shall comply with 4.2.2. (to be checked during final
examination of 5.6.7)
The test result shall be expressed by “Grade Y: yyN” according to 7.7.
4.3 Suitability for use on fire and smoke resisting doorsets
A panic exit device intended for use on smoke/fire-resisting doorsets 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 doorsets. For this, all parts of the panic
exit device that are responsible for keeping the door leaf 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 i
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