Doors – Emergency exits

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The doors serve both the function of main entrance both of Emergency Exit They are often used in commercial, public or industrial buildings, where aesthetic, functional and safety requirements are combined. These doors must meet specific criteria to ensure their effectiveness in both situations. Here are some key points:

Regulatory Requirements

• Fire regulations: They must comply with local or international standards (for example, EN 1125 for panic doors in the EU).
• Approval as an emergency exit: They must be certified as emergency doors, ensuring immediate and safe opening in case of emergency.

Technical Characteristics

• Quick opening system: Usually equipped with anti-panic handles or horizontal bars, which allow for rapid opening outwards with a simple push.
• Fire resistant: In many cases, they must guarantee fire resistance for a certain period (e.g. EI30, EI60, etc.).
• Two-way function: They must allow for safe two-way flow, i.e. normal entry and rapid exit.
• Automatic closing: After use, they must close automatically to maintain fire compartmentation or safety of the place.

Materials and Design

• Sturdy materials: Made of steel, aluminum, tempered glass or combinations, ensuring safety and durability.
• Integrated aesthetics: Often customized to blend in with the architectural design of the building.
• Certified glass: If equipped with glass panels, these must be shatterproof and, in certain cases, fireproof.

Additional Features

• Controlled access: They can be equipped with electronic control systems (badges, keypads, biometric readers) for entry, without compromising the emergency exit function.
• Signage: They must be clearly identified with luminous or photoluminescent signs to clearly indicate that they also function as emergency exits.

Areas of Application

• Public buildings: Schools, hospitals, theaters.
• Business premises: Supermarkets, shops.
• Industry: Factories and warehouses.
• Condominiums: Where safety and accessibility need to be combined.

Maintenance and Check

• They must be subjected to periodic maintenance to ensure full functionality, both as a main entrance and as an emergency exit.
• Emergency opening devices must be tested regularly.

A practical example is a glass and metal door with a double panic handle, accessible from the outside with a key or badge but which allows immediate opening from the inside in case of emergency.

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