Windows and doors: Ability to release
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The performance characteristics listed below are relevant to products covered by EN 14351-1 Windows and doors - Product standard, performance characteristics - Part 1: Windows and external pedestrian doorsets without resistance to fire and/or smoke leakage characteristics
This requirement applies to:
| Windows | Yes |
| Doors | Yes |
| Roof windows | Yes |
Doorsets and openable windows with fire resisting and/or smoke control characteristics are covered by EN 14600
Pedestrian doorsets, industrial, commercial, garage doors and windows are covered by prEN 16034 p>
Principles
External pedestrian door sets on escape routes should not impede escape. Emegency opening devices and panic devices should operate easily and effectively.
Standards
| 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 1125 | Building hardware. Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes. Requirements and test methods |
| EN 1935 | Building hardware. Single-axis hinges. Requirements and test methods |
| prEN 13633 | Building hardware - Electrically controlled panic exit systems for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods |
| prEN 13637 | Building hardware — Electrically controlled exit systems for use on escape routes — Requirements and test methods |
Method of test
The methods of test are given in the Standards listed above. Note that emergency opening devices and panic devices may be CE marked as sepearate products.
Classification
The classification of performance is somewhat complex and should be read as part of the entire Product Standard for the device.
CE Marking
UK Regulations make requirements for emergency escape routes and refer specifically to BS EN 1125:
| Location | npd allowed |
| England and Wales | Yes unless required |
| Scotland | Yes unless required |
| Northern Ireland | Yes unless required |