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BS 5725-1:1981

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Emergency exit devices Specification for panic bolts and panic latches mechanically operated by a horizontal push-bar
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

12-15-1997

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-31-1981

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Materials
5 Finishes
6 Design
7 Dimensions of operating members
8 Operating forces
9 Operating time
10 Test requirements
11 Quality control requirements
12 Marking
13 Fixings
Appendices
A Test methods
B Recommendations for installation and fixing
C Recommendations for maintenance
D Identification signs and notices
Figures
1 Operation of push-bar
2 Single panic bolt
3 Two single panic bolts
4 Double panic bolt
5 Panic bolt with panic latch
6 Panic latch
7 Test for strength of push-bar and mechanism fixings
8 Test for strength of mechanism
9 Test for push-bar bending
10 Test for strength of locking attachment, lever
    handle or knob and method of fixing
11 Test for durability of mechanism

Materials, dimensions, performance, testing. Recommendations for installation, maintenance and identification signs and notices.

Committee
B/538/4
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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