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CFPA-E Guideline CFPA-E No 2:2007 - Appendix Appendix No: 1 Panic & emergency exit devices

FOREWORD This Appendix offers technical solutions according to table 8.1 in the European Guide Line ""Panic & Emergency devices" These technical solutions apply for exit doors, not sliding doors, both with and without a fire separating function, which shall normally be locked from the outside and/or provide the means of controlling the passage of persons from the inside/outside. This Appendix has been compiled by Guidelines Commission and adopted by all fire protection associations in the Confederation of Fire Protection Associations Europe. Zurich, 27 April 2007 Stockholm 27 April 2007 CFPA Europe Guidelines Commission Dr. Hubert Rüegg Chairman Tommy Arvidsson Chairman

3 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix Contents 1.1 DOOR N 1, Single fire door 4 1.2 DOOR N 2, Single door, not a fire door 5 1.3 DOOR N 3, Single door with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate 6 1.4 DOOR N 4, Single fire door 7 1.5 DOOR N 5, Single door with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate 8 1.6 DOOR P 1, Single fire door 9 1.7 DOOR P 2, Single fire door 10 1.8 DOOR P 3, Single fire door 11 1.9 DOOR P 4, Single door with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate 12 1.10 DOOR P 5, Single fire door 13 1.11 DOOR P 6, Single fire door 14 1.12 DOOR NP 1, Pair of fire doors 15 1.13 DOOR NP 2, Pair of doors with no fire separating function 16 1.14 DOOR NP 3, Pair of doors with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate 17 1.15 DOOR NP 4, Pair of fire doors 18 1.16 DOOR NP 5, Pair of doors with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate 19 1.17 DOOR PP 1, Pair of fire doors 20 1.18 DOOR PP 2, Pair of fire doors 21 1.19 DOOR PP 3, Pair of fire doors 22 1.20 DOOR PP 4, Pair of doors with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate 23 1.21 DOOR PP 5, Pair of fire doors 24 1.22 DOOR PP 6, Pair of fire doors 25 2 EXAMPLES OF CONTROL ROUTINES 26 2.1 Control routines 26

4 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.1 DOOR N 1, Single fire door Emergency exit device Door closer. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device The exit handle, operated with one hand, secures exit Option of authorised passage via a key Fitting on the outside Lever handle Lever handle secures return Option of authorised passage via a key When intruder protection locking is needed, this can be connected to the function essential for the activity

5 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.2 DOOR N 2, Single door, not a fire door Emergency exit button Door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt with standby power Door closer. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Exit via emergency exit button Option of authorised passage via key switch Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm. (Not as the only function) Pull handle Return via pull handle after exit or activation of fire alarm Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm. (Not as the only function) When intruder protection locking is needed, this can be connected to the function essential for the activity

6 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.3 DOOR N 3, Single door with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate Emergency exit device Electric striking plate Door closer The exit handle, operated with one hand, secures exit /key Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Lever handle Lever handle secures return /key Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) When intruder protection locking is needed, this can be connected to the function essential for the activity

7 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.4 DOOR N 4, Single fire door Emergency exit device, as push pad Door closer. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device The push pad, operated with one hand, secures exit Option of authorised passage via a key Fitting on the outside Option 1: See figure. Plain outside face Option 2: Cylinder + pull handle Option 1: See figure. No return Option 2: No return but authorised passage via key Inside Outside

8 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.5 DOOR N 5, Single door with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate Emergency exit device as push pad Electric striking plate Door closer The push pad, operated with one hand, secures exit /key Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Lever handle No return but authorised passage via pulse generator/key Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained depending on choice of electric striking plate When intruder protection locking is needed, this can be connected to the function essential for the activity

9 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix Inside Outside 1.6 DOOR P 1, Single fire door Panic bolt Door closer. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Panic bolt secures exit. Option of authorised passage via key Fitting on the outside Lever handle Lever handle secures return Option of authorised passage via key

10 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.7 DOOR P 2, Single fire door Panic bolt Door closer. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Panic bolt secures exit Option of authorised passage via key Option 1: See figure. Plain outside face Option 2: Cylinder + pull handle Option 1: See figure. No return Option 2: No return but authorised passage via key Option 1 of 2

11 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.8 DOOR P 3, Single fire door Panic bolt with micro switch Door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt Door closer. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Panic bolt secures exit Micro switch secures opening of door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained. (Not as the only function) Option 1: Lever handle Option 2: See figure. Lever handle + pulse generator, e.g. card reader Option 1: Lever handle secures exit Option 2: See figure. Lever handle secures return /key Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained. (Not as the only function) Option 2 of 2

12 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.9 DOOR P 4, Single door with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate Panic bolt Electric striking plate Door closer Panic bolt secures exit Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Lever handle Lever handle secures return Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function)

13 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.10 DOOR P 5, Single fire door Panic bolt with electrical opening Door closer. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Panic bolt secures exit Pull handle No return Note The panic bolt shall not be electrically held open. It shall be electrically open only at the time of passage

14 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.11 DOOR P 6, Single fire door Panic bolt with electrical opening and micro switch Door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt Door closer. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Panic bolt secures exit Micro switch secures opening of door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained. (Not as the only function) Lever handle Lever handle secures return Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained. (Not as the only function) Note The panic bolt shall not be electrically held open. It shall be electrically open only at the time of passage Can be fitted with door automatics

15 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.12 DOOR NP 1, Pair of fire doors Emergency exit devices, active leaf Automatic flush bolts, inactive leaf Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Exit handle, operated with one hand, secures exit via active leaf Option of authorised passage via key Lever handle Door closer with coordinator. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Lever handle secures return Option of authorised passage via key Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Note The inactive leaf shall not form part of the escape route

16 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.13 DOOR NP 2, Pair of doors with no fire separating function Emergency exit button Option 1: See figure. Rebated doors fitted with door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt with standby power Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Option 2: Not rebated doors fitted with double door holder magnets/ electromechanical door bolts with standby power Exit via emergency exit button Option of authorised passage via key switch Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm. (Not as the only function) Pull handle Option 1: See figure. Rebated doors fitted with door closer and coordinator Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Option 2: Not rebated doors fitted with door closer. Coordinator not required. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Return via pull handle after exit or activation of fire alarm Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm. (Not as the only function) Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Option 1 of 2

17 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.14 DOOR NP 3, Pair of doors with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate Emergency exit device Electric striking plate in inactive leaf Automatic flush bolts in inactive leaf Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Exit handle secures exit via active leaf /key Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained, depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Lever handle Door closer with coordinator Lever handle secures return /key Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained, depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Note Inactive leaf shall not form part of the escape route

18 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.15 DOOR NP 4, Pair of fire doors Emergency exit devices, as push pad Automatic flush bolts, inactive leaf Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Push pad secures exit via active leaf Option of authorised passage via key Option 1: See figure. Plain outside face Door closer with coordinator. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Option 2: Cylinder + pull handle Door closer with coordinator. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Option 1: See figure. No return Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Option 2: No return but authorised passage via key Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Note Inactive leaf shall not form part of the escape route

19 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.16 DOOR NP 5, Pair of doors with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate Emergency exit device. as push pad Electric striking plate in inactive leaf Automatic flush bolts in inactive leaf Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function The push pad secures exit via active leaf /key Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained, depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Pull handle Door closer with coordinator No return but authorised passage via pulse generator/key Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) When intruder protection locking is needed, this can be connected to the function essential for the activity Note Inactive leaf shall not form part of the escape route

20 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.17 DOOR PP 1, Pair of fire doors Panic bolts Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Panic bolt secures exit Option of authorised passage via key Lever handle Door closer with coordinator. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device No return Option of authorised passage via key Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Note Where the inactive leaf forms part of the escape route, its width shall not be less than 500 mm.

21 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.18 DOOR PP 2, Pair of fire doors Panic bolts Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Panic bolt secures exit Option of authorised passage via key Door closer with coordinator. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Option 1: See figure. Plain outside face Option 2: Cylinder + pull handle Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Option 1: See figure. No return Option 2: No return but authorised passage via key Note Where the inactive leaf forms part of the escape route, its width shall not be less than 500 mm. Option 1 of 2

22 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.19 DOOR PP 3, Pair of fire doors Panic bolts with micro switches Door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt in active leaf Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Panic bolts secure exit Micro switches secure opening of door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained, depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Door closer with coordinator. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Option 1: Lever handle Option 2: See figure. Lever handle + pulse generator, e.g. card reader Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Option 1: Lever handle secures return Option 2: See figure. Lever handle secures return /key Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained. (Not as the only function) Note Where the inactive leaf forms part of the escape route, its width shall not be less than 500 mm Option 2 of 2

23 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.20 DOOR PP 4, Pair of doors with/without fire separating function depending on choice of electric striking plate Panic bolts with micro switches Electric striking plate in inactive leaf Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Panic bolts secure exit Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained, depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Lever handle Door closer with coordinator Lever handle secures return. (Depending on choice of electric striking plate) Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained, depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Note Where the inactive leaf forms part of the escape route, its width shall not be less than 500 mm.

24 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.21 DOOR PP 5, Pair of fire doors Panic bolts with electrical opening Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Panic bolts secure exit Pull handle Door closer with coordinator. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device No return Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Note Where the inactive leaf forms part of the escape route, its width shall not be less than 500 mm. Panic bolt shall not be electrically held open. It shall be electrically open only at the time of passage

25 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 1.22 DOOR PP 6, Pair of fire doors Panic bolts with electrical opening and micro switches Door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt in active leaf Inactive leaf fitted with tailpiece for the door coordinator function Panic bolts secure exit Micro switch secures opening of door holder magnet/electromechanical door bolt Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained, depending on choice of electric striking plate. (Not as the only function) Lever handle Door closer with coordinator. Can be fitted with electromechanical hold-open device Lever handle secures return Door closer with coordinator closes the leaves in the right order Option of automatic unlocking via fire alarm, with fire separating function retained. (Not as the only function) Note Where the inactive leaf forms part of the escape route, its width shall not be less than 500 mm. Panic bolt shall not be electrically held open. It shall be electrically open only at the time of passage. Can be fitted with door automatics

26 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix 2 EXAMPLES OF CONTROL ROUTINES Regular control should be carried out by the usufructuary, but an effort should be made to perform the control together with the property owner as often as possible. The aim of this is to become familiar with the building and to form an overall idea of the total security of escape, and to achieve a good dialogue with the property owner. In order that control of the technical installation may be carried out in a satisfactory manner, the following checklist should be used in checking doors in, and to, an escape route. How often controls should be carried out depends on the hazard situation and the general wear and tear in the building and premises. Control of escape facilities should be made every day. 2.1 Control routines For all doors in and to escape routes, regardless of whether they have, or have not, a fire compartment separating function, the following are to be checked. Function Check that the door can be easily opened without a key, code or card, and that it can be opened at least 90º Check that nothing is blocking the escape route Check that the force needed to open the door does not exceed 130 N (ca 13 kgf) Check that return into the premises is possible where so required Maintenance When the door is opened, make a visual inspection of hinges, locks, handle, door frame, the attachment of glazed panels if any, any other damage, marking, the function of the door handle, etc For a door with a fire compartment separating function, the following is also to be checked Gastightness Check that the door is undamaged and closes so that there are no gaps, not even along the doorstep of a door opening into an escape route in a stairway Check that any intumescent strips that are fitted along the door are undamaged Lock case A lock case with only a cylinder lock must not be fitted with a hold-open device Check the engagement of the spring bolt with the striking plate - Door of fire resistance class E/EI 30-7 mm - Door of fire resistance class E/EI 60-10 mm

27 GUIDELINE No 2:2007 - Appendix Foor doors that also have the following components fitted, the following shall also be checked: Door closer Open door ca 10 cm and let it go. Check that the door closes completely and that the spring bolt engages with the striking plate Check if there are any oil leaks Check for damage to the arm system that affects the door holder function Check the fixing of the door closer housing and the fixings of the arms NOTE that split-arm system or hold-open arms are not recommended for doors at fire compartment boundaries Electromechanical hold-open device Break the current, e.g. with the test button Check that the door closes completely and that the spring bolt engages with the striking plate Check that it is released in the event of power failure, additional lock When intruder protection locking is used, check that the essential function is activated via the micro circuit breaker of the extra lock Automatic flush bolt for double doors Check that the flush bolt moves easily in the striking plate Pull the handle and check that the doors do not open Check the fixing of the flush bolt and striking plate Coordinator for double doors Check that the correct door closes first Check the fixing Tailpiece for double doors Check fixing and function Guidance marking Assess whether the sign is fully visible from appropriate points in the premises Check that the sign is in place and that it is functioning, i.e. it is undamaged, illuminated, not concealed Check the emergency power supply, if any. This can be done on fluorescent signs with their own backup battery. Press the button on the light fitting or unscrew the fuse that supplies the light fitting, and check the emergency light