Panic and emergency exit devices - BS EN 1125:2008 and BS EN 179:2008

Best Practice Guide

Door and Hardware Federation, 2017
Panic and emergency exit devices - BS EN 1125:2008 and BS EN 179:2008 Download document

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Current

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Building Supplement

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Best Practice Guide

Abstract

Looks at the major issues to be considered during specification, ordering or using panic and emergency exit devices designed to meet the requirements of BS EN 1125:2008 and BS EN 179:2008. Looks at the scope of the relevant standards, classification, marking, CE marking, issues, quality assurance and conformity.

History

DHF 1013/v1/07:11. Best Practice Guide. Supersedes: Best Practice Guide - Panic and emergency exit devices to BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179 (DHF, 2009). First published as: Panic and emergency exit devices to BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179 - best practice guide (AHBM, 2003).

Subjects

  • Windows and doors
  • Door furniture
  • Doors

Publisher History

The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) was created from a merger of the Association of Builders' Hardware Manufacturers (ABHM) and the Door and Shutter Manufacturers' Association (DSMA) as a not-for-profit trade association for companies associated with locks and building hardware, doorsets, industrial doors and shutters, domestic garage doors and automated gates. They provide technical advice, training, knowledge and practical help.

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