This European Standard specifies requirements for the manufacture, performance and testing of panic devices mechanically operated by either a horizontal push-bar or a horizontal touch-bar specifically designed for use in a panic situation.
This European Standard does not specify any particular design of panic device and only such dimensions as are required for safety reasons are specified.
This European Standard does not cover specific devices intended for use by the severely disabled Due to the wide range of disabilities, such devices and their performances should be agreed between specifier and manufacturer.
Panic devices covered by this European Standard are for use on hinged or pivoted door leaves only, not exceeding 200 kg in mass, 2 500 mm in height and 1300 mm in width.
This European Standard covers two specific designs of panic devices: those designed for use on single leaf doors only, and those specifically designed for use on single leaf doors and/or double doorsets.
This European Standard covers two specific types of horizontal bar operation: panic devices with 'push-bar', type A (see 3.17 and figure 2) and panic devices with 'touch-bar', type B (see 3.19 and figure 3).
This European Standard covers two categories of device projection in order to maximize the width of the escape route and minimize the projection from the door face where either or both of these criteria are of importance (see 4.1.10).
The suitability of a panic device for use on fire/smoke door assemblies is determined by fire performance tests conducted in addition to the performance tests required by this European Standard. Annex B indicates additional requirements for these products.
This European Standard does not cover emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push-pad (see EN 179) or electrically controlled panic or emergency exit systems, standards for which are presently being developed (see annex E).
BS EN 1125:1997 history
2008BS EN 1125:2008 Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
1997BS EN 1125:1997 Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar - Requirements and test methods