HOPPE ( UK ) also uses a separate , optional third-party accreditation scheme called Certifire for its CE marked products . This it means that any accredited products are tested and certified above and beyond the levels required for CE marking , giving extra peace of mind to the end user . |
‘ Life safety products need to be CE marked as a mandatory measure on fire and escape doors
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5 . Check if panic or emergency exit hardware is required
You may also need panic and emergency exit hardware depending on where the door is located . If the fire door is on an escape route , you will also need to fit panic or emergency exit hardware . The type of hardware fitted will be dependent on the building ’ s type , application , its occupation levels , and where it is in the building .
Emergency exit hardware
Emergency exit hardware is mainly used in buildings where users are familiar with exit routes , such as private premises including offices and warehouses , and are not accessible to the public . Devices for these doors could be a simple push pad
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type device or a lever handle operating a mortice escape lock or nightlatch .
Panic exit hardware
Panic hardware is used in buildings where members of the public have access to the building but may not be familiar with the exit routes , for example hotels , hospitals , stadiums and cinemas . This also applies to any building that has more than 60 people in it .
Any doors in areas that are accessible to the public must have a device fitted that is operable by a horizontal bar that covers at least 60 % of the overall door width . As well as being easier to see and use from an accessibility point of view , it also adds another layer of safety functionality in the event of an emergency .
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6 . Keep up to date with latest product guidance
Specifiers can now access all the information they need on compliant panic and emergency exit hardware solutions in a new guide from ARRONE , the sister brand of HOPPE , that can be downloaded from the HOPPE ( UK ) website : www . bit . ly / ARRONE-pocket-guide
The free guide has been published to help specifiers ensure they are supplying the optimum panic or emergency
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exit hardware solution for their project . It contains a three-step product selector to help find the right device for the application , information on outside access devices , advice on positioning hardware on different types of doors and frequently asked questions .
7 . Keep up to date with CPD
HOPPE ( UK ) offers a free RIBA approved CPD seminar which focuses on ironmongery for fire and escape doors . The
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seminar aims to help those involved in specifying and installing hardware for fire doors to understand the critical role of fire doors and the importance of correctly specified door hardware .
For more information , or to book a CPD session at your place of work , please contact Andy Matthews on 01902 484 439 or visit our CPD page or email completerange @ hoppe . com www . hoppe . com
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