This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function of mechanically operated multipoint locks and their locking plates for use in doors, window doors and entrance doors in buildings.This standard covers systems comprising more than one locking point or anti-separation point or clenching point between door leaf and frame, interlinked and centrally controlled and /or operated. Multipoint locks and their locking plates used in fire resistant and/or smoke control door assemblies require additional attributes to comply with the Essential Requirement "Safety in case of fire" either independently, or as a part of a complete assembly. Additional requirements for multipoint locks and their locking plates used on fire resistant and/or smoke control door assemblies are specified in annex A.This standard specifies only the dimensions and properties required for security and for the assessment of smoke door suitability.This standard does not specify any particular design or installation.The suitability of an electrically operated multipoint lock is determined by additional performance tests specified in WI 33062This European standard does not specify single point locks or their locking plates which are specified by EN 12209.This European standard is not applicable to cylinders, handles, locks for windows, padlocks, locks for safes, furniture locks or prison locks.This standard specifies Multipoint locks and locking systems intended for use in different environmental and security conditions, thus necessitating different grades.
Legislation related to this standard
Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
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