This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security,and function of mechanically operated locks and latches andTheir locking plates for use in doors,window doors and entrance doors in buildings.Locks, latches andTheir locking plates used in fire resistant and/or smoke control door assembliesrequire additional attributes in order to comply withThe Essential Requirement "Safety in case of fire"either independently or as a part of a complete assembly. Additional requirements for locks andlatches andTheir locking plates used on fire resistant and/or smoke control door assemblies arespecified in annex A.The following locking devices and associated products are not covered byThis European Standard:cylinders for locks, handles, electro-mechanically operated locks and striking plates, multi-point locksandTheir locking plates, locks for windows, padlocks, locks for safes, furniture locks and prison locks.NOTE A lock meetingThis standard can atThe same time be part of an exit device according to EN 179 orEN 1125.
EN 12209:2003 history
2016EN 12209:2016 Building hardware - Mechanically operated locks and locking plates - Requirements and test methods
2003EN 12209:2003 Building hardware - Locks and latches - Mechanically operated locks, latches and locking plates - Requirements and test methods