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Specifications of building hardware for use by people with disabilities and mobility impairment cen:proj:26764

Scope

This European guidance document provides guidance on the selection of existing building hardware for manually and power operated pedestrian doors and associated products whose integration into the design of buildings will make them more safe, secure and convenient for the occupants inclusive of children, elderly and disabled people to use ("design for all"). Although it is intended for people with reduced physical and sensorial capabilities, it may not cover all specific individual needs. For example, it may not cover all needs of blind people or those not able to move unassisted. Note: this guidance document does not prevent new products to fulfil the needs of the occupants inclusive of children, elderly and disabled people ("design for all").This European guidance document refers to the following mandates M/273-ICT, M/283-Elderly and Disabled, M/292-Product information, M/293-Child safety and CEN Guide 6. This European guidance document does not refer to EN 12217 where selected maximum operating forces are not considered suitable for children, elderly and disabled people to use and does not take into consideration doors fitted with emergency and panic exit devices and systems, or door closing devices.