EN 179 Building Equipment - Requirements for Emergency Exit Devices Operated by a Lever Lever or Push Pad for Use on Escape Routes

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of EN 179 standard. The EN 179 standard specifies requirements for the manufacture, performance and testing of emergency exit devices, mechanically actuated by a lever arm or a push pad, to provide a safe exit in the event of an emergency on escape routes.

The suitability of an emergency exit device for use in smoke/fire resistant door assemblies is determined by fire performance tests performed in addition to the performance tests required by this European Standard. Specifies additional requirements for these products.

This European Standard covers emergency exit devices manufactured by a single manufacturer and placed on the market as a whole, or manufactured by more than one manufacturer and then placed on the market as a kit in a single operation.

An emergency is when a life-threatening situation occurs to one or more people, but is not necessarily a cause for panic. A typical scenario is a fire in an office where office personnel know the escape route and evacuation can occur in a controlled manner.

Hardware and lock should always be tested and approved together. Compliance with national regulations is absolutely essential.

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