NOTE Although the emergency exit devices referred to in this annex are suitable for use with smoke/fire- resisting door assemblies, the safety aspect and ease of escape as described in the introduction to this European Standard remains of the utmost importance.
An emergency exit device intended for use on self-relatching fire resisting doors shall include an automatic relatching device.
This requirement shall not apply where the emergency exit devices are intended for use on self closing fire resisting doorsets and where the fire test evidence required by B.1 has been obtained from unlatched fire-resisting doorset assemblies.
Details of the inclusion or otherwise of an automatic relatching device in the fire test samples shall form a part of the final fire test report.
An emergency exit device intended for use on self-relatching smoke/fire-resisting doors shall not include a dogging mechanism or other means of holding the bolt heads in the withdrawn position unless such means are capable of reliable release of the bolt head(s) in conjunction with a smoke/fire alarm system.
This requirement shall not apply where the emergency exit devices are intended for use on selfclosing smoke/fire-resisting doorsets and where the fire test evidence required by B.1 has been obtained from unlatched smoke/fire-resisting doorset assemblies. Regardless of whether a dogging mechanism is operated or not, the device shall not prevent the door from self closing.
Details of the inclusion or otherwise of a dogging mechanism in the fire test samples shall form a part of the final fire test report.
If a device intended for use on self-relatching smoke/fire-resisting doors allows for automatic rebolting, it shall be designed to avoid accidental rebolting while the door is opened, preventing the self closing of the door.Annex C
(normative)
Maintenance instructions
The following shall be the minimum information to accompany the product:
To ensure performance in accordance with this document, the following routine maintenance checks should be undertaken at intervals of not more than one month (or the period recommended by the producer).
Inspect and operate the emergency exit device to ensure that all components are in a satisfactory working condition. Using a force gauge, measure and record the operating forces to release the exit device.
Ensure that the keeper(s) is (are) free from obstruction.
Check that the emergency exit device is lubricated in accordance with the producer’s instructions.
Check that no additional locking devices have been added to the door since its original installation.
Check periodically that all components of the system are still correct in accordance with the list of approved components originally supplied with the system.
Check periodically that the operating element is correctly tightened and, using a force gauge, measure the operating forces to release the exit device. Check that the operating forces have not changed significantly from the operating forces recorded when originally installed.
Annex D
(normative)
Flow chart of test procedure
Emergency exit devices
Requirements
Start
Emergency exit devices
Requirements
4.1.9
4.2.9
4.1.7
4.2.9
4.1,4.3
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.1.21; 4.2.2,
4.2.3
4.2.5
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
Sample В
(D esign, p rod u ot info rm at io n
Sample Aand/or C (Environmental performance)
Annex E
(informative)
Guidance for choosing relevant product standards for particular
exit door applications
The final choice of a product for a particular application depends upon a risk analysis of its intended use on exit doors. Table E.1 indicates the main functions of the two exit hardware standards, to enable this risk assessment to be undertaken.
In case of any doubt, a panic situation should be assumed, and therefore preference should be given to panic exit devices as these give precedence to safe exit from buildings through additional requirements for release under loaded door conditions. These requirements simulate the forces which may be applied by people in panic.
NOTE See Introduction to EN 1125:1997.
Table E.1 — Main functions of exit devices
|
Standards Functions Ф |
PANIC EXIT DEVICES mechanically operated EN 1125 |
EMERGENCY EXIT DEVICES mechanically operated EN 179 |
|
EXIT from inside under panic or emergency conditions |
PANIC situation:
|
EMERGENCY situation:
IMPORTANT NOTE: No evaluation of loaded door release of device |
|
NORMAL EXIT from inside with no panic or emergency conditions |
|
* Egress authorized at all times |
|
ACCESS from outside |
|
* Mechanical or electrical operation from outside when available * No influence on exit from inside |
|
SECURITY from inside |
* NONE: immediate release of the device without any delay |
* NONE: immediate release of the device without any delay |
|
SECURITY from outside |
* Minimum level |
* Minimum level or higher grades possible |
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of Ell Directive 89/106/EEC, EU Construction
Products Directive
ZA.1 Clauses addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive
This European Standard has been prepared under Mandates M/101 and M/126 “External doors and windows, roof openings and roof lights (including fire doors and shutters)” - amended, given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
The clauses of this European Standard, shown in this annex meet the requirements of the mandate given under the EU Construction Product Directive (89/106/EEC). Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of emergency exit devices covered by this annex for their intended use.
CAUTION — Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended use, can be applicable to emergency exit devices falling within the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 1 In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this European Standard, there may be other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive, these requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.
NOTE 2 An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the Construction web site on EUROPA (http-.//europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/construction/index en.htm).
This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of the emergency exit devices intended for the uses indicated in Table(s) ZA.1 and shows the relevant clauses applicable.
This annex has the same scope as Clause 1 of this standard and is defined by Table ZA.1
Table ZA.1 —Clauses of this European Standard applying to the essential characteristics
|
Product: Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or a push pad as covered by the scope of this European Standard. Intended use: For doors on escape routes. |
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|
Essential characteristic |
Requirement clauses in this European Standard |
Mandate d levels and/or classes |
Notes (expression of performance) |
|
Ability to release (for doors on escape routes) |
4.2.1 |
None |
Threshold values as Table 1 |
|
Durability of ability to release against aging and degradation (for doors on escape routes) |
4.2.1 |
None |
Threshold values as Table 1 |
|
Self closing ability C (for fire/smoke doors on escape routes) |
4.2.1 |
None |
Threshold values as Table 1 |
|
Durability of self closing ability C against aging and degradation (for fire/smoke doors on escape routes) |
4.2.1 |
None |
Threshold values as Table 1 |
|
Resistance to fire E (integrity) and I (insulation) (for fire doors on escape routes) |
4.2.1 |
None |
Threshold (Grade) |
|
Control of Dangerous substances |
4.1.29 Note 2 of Clause ZA.1 above |
None |
Clause ZA.3 |
The requirement on a certain characteristic is not applicable in those Member States (MSs) where there are no regulatory requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case, manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of their products with regard to this characteristic and the option “No performance determined” (NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking (see ZA.3) may be used. The NPD option may not be used, however, where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level.
ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity of emergency exit devices
The system of attestation of conformity of emergency exit devices indicated in Table ZA.1. In accordance with the Decision of the Commission 95/204/EC amended 99/93/EC as given in Annex III of the mandate for “External doors and windows, roof openings and roof lights (including fire doors and shutters)” amended, is shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended use(s) and relevant level(s) or class(es).
Table ZA.2 — System of attestation of conformity
|
Product |
Intended use |
Levels or classes |
System of attestation of conformity |
|
Building hardware related to doors and gates |
For doors on escape routes. |
— |
1 |
System 1: See CPD, Annex III point 2 (I), without audit-testing of samples.
The attestation of conformity of the emergency exit device in Table ZA.1 shall be according to the evaluation of conformity procedures indicated in Table ZA.3 resulting from application of the clauses of this or other European Standard indicated therein.
Table ZA.3 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for emergency exit devices under
system 1
|
Tasks |
Content of the task |
Evaluation of conformity clauses to apply |
|
|
Tasks under the responsibility of the producer |
Factory production control (FPC) |
All characteristics of Table ZA.1 |
9.3 |
|
Further testing of samples taken at factory |
9.4 9.5 |
||
|
Tasks under the responsibility of the product certification body |
Initial type testing |
All characteristics of Table ZA.1 |
9.1 9.2 |
|
Initial inspection of factory and of FPC |
Parameters related to all characteristics of Table ZA.1 |
9.3 |
|
|
Continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of FPC |
9.1 |
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When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the certification body shall draw up a certificate of conformity (EC Certificate of conformity), which entitles the producer to affix the CE marking.
The EC Certificate of conformity shall include the following information:
name, address and identification number of the certification body;
name and address of the producer, or an authorized representative established in the EEA, and place of production;
description of the product (type, identification, use);
provisions to which the product conforms (e.g. Annex ZA of EN 179:2008);
particular conditions applicable to the use of the product;
certificate’s number;
conditions and period of validity of the certificate, where applicable;
name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
In addition, for each product covered by an EC Certificate of conformity, the producer shall draw up a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity) including the following information:
name and address of the producer, or an authorized representative established in the EEA;
name and address of the certification body;
description of the product (type, identification, use, ...) and a copy of the information accompanying the CE marking;
provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of EN 179:2008);
particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions);
number of the accompanying EC Certificate of conformity;
name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the producer or authorized representative.
It is essential that both documents are presented in the official language or languages acceptable to the Member State in which the product is to be used.
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling
The manufacturer or authorized representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of the CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be shown on the emergency exit device and/or on the accompanying commercial documents as below.
The CE marking symbol shall be accompanied by the following information:
identification number of the certification body;
name or identifying mark of the producer;
registered address of the producer;
last two digits of the year in which CE marking was affixed;
number of the EC certificate of conformity;
reference to this European Standard (EN 179:2008) and product description;
the full classification of the emergency exit device (type).
The CE marking symbol and items a) to g) above shall accompany the product and shall be included with the installation instructions. An example of CE marking is given in Figure ZA.1.
Additionally, at least the CE marking symbol and item a), b), f), g) of this information shall be affixed to the emergency exit device. Only the CE marking symbol and items a) and b) shall need to be visible on the product after installation.
C
01234
Easy-exit Ltd
EN 179: 2008
375B1322AB
E conformity marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol given in Directive 93/68/EECIdentification number of the certification body
Name or identifying mark of the producer
No. of European Standard Classification of the product (see example in 7.11)
Figure ZA.1 a) — Example of CE marking on an emergency exit device
C
01234
EN 179: 2008
Emergency exit device
Type 375B1332AB
Easy-exit Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050
08
01234-CPD-00234
Ability to release : Pass (< 70 N unloaded)
Durability of ability to release : Pass (200 000 cycles)
Fire resistance C - Self-closing; E - Integrity; I - Insulation : Pass (Grade B)
E conformity marking, consisting of the “CE"-symbol given in Directive 93/68/EECIdentification number of the certification body
No. of European Standard and product description
Classification of the product (see example in
7.11)
Name or identifying mark and registered address of the producer
Last two digits of the year in which CE marking was affixed
Certificate number (where relevant)
Essential characteristics (where relevant)
Figure ZA.1 b) — Example of CE marking on the installation instructions of an emergency exit
device
In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also be accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other legislation on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by that legislation.
NOTE European legislation without national derogation need not be mentioned.
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