DIN EN 179:2008 Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods; English version of DIN EN 179:2008-04
This European Standard specifies requirements for the manufacture, 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 router
The suitability of an emergency exit device for use on smoke/fire-resisting 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 covers emergency exit devices, which are either manufactured and placed
on the market in their entirety by one producer, or produced by more than one producer and
subsequently placed on the market as a kit in a single transaction.
DIN EN 179:2008 Referenced Document
EN 1125 Building hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
EN 1634-1 Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies@ openable windows and elements of building hardware - Part 1: Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies and openable windows (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2018)*, 2014-01-01 Update
EN 1634-3 Fire resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies - Part 3: Smoke control doors and shutters*, 2024-04-18 Update
EN 1670:2007 Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods
EN ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems - Requirements Supersedes EN ISO 9002:1994 and EN ISO 9003:1994; ISO 9001:2000*, 2024-04-18 Update
DIN EN 179:2008 history
1970DIN EN 179 E:2017-01 Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
1970DIN EN 179 E:2014-12 Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods
2008DIN EN 179:2008-04 Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods; German version EN 179:2008 / Note: To be replaced by DIN EN 179 (2014-12), DIN EN 179 (2017-01).
2008DIN EN 179:2008 Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods; English version of DIN EN 179:2008-04
1997DIN EN 179:2002 Building hardware — Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad — Requirements and test methods (includes amendment 1:2001)
1997DIN EN 179:1997 Emergency exit locks with push button or push plate