This standard classifeies panic exit devices by using a 9 digit coding system. Each digit relatest to a particular feature of the product measured against the standards perfomance requirments
Digit 1 - Category of use
  • Grade 3: High frequency use by public and others with little incentive to exercise care
Digit 2 - Durability
  • Grade 6: 100,000 test cycles complete.
  • Grade 7: 200,000 test cycles complete.
Digit 3 - Test door mass/size
  • Grade 5: Up to 100 kg.
  • Grade 6: Up to 200 kg.
Digit 4 - Fire behaviour
  • Grade 0: Not approved for use on fire/smoke door assemblies.
  • Grade 1: Suitable for use  on fire/smoke door assemblies. This is assessed outside of EN 1125
Digit 5 - Safety
  • Grade 1: All exit devices are reguire to satisfy the essential reguirment of safety in use.
Digit 6 - Corrosion resistance
  • Grade 3: High resistance.
  • Grade 4: Very high resistance.
Digit 7 - Security
  • Grade 2: Panic devices are primarily for the operation of a door from the inside. Safety considerations will always be given priority over security.
Digit 8 - Projection of device
  • Grade 1: Projection up to 150mm (standard).
  • Grade 2: Projection up to 100mm (low projection).
Digit 9 - Type of device
  • Type A: Panic device with push bar operation.
  • Type B: Panic device with touch bar operation.
EXIT 5000 serie

Including classifications coding system with EXIT 5000 serie:

 

 Category of use: BestDurability: BestDoor mass: BestFire resistance: BestSafety: BestCorrosion resistance: BestSecurity: BestProjection of barType of bar operation