This European Standard specifies requirements, performance and testing of emergency exit devices mechanically operated by either a lever handle or a push pad for the purpose of achieving a safe exit under an emergency situation on escape routes.
This European Standard covers emergency exit devices, which are either manufactured and placed on the market in their entirety by one producer, or assembled from sub-assemblies produced by more than one producer and subsequently placed on the market as a kit in a single transaction.
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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EN 179:2008
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prEN 179
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Dec 11, 2015