[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_color=\u201drgba(214,214,214,0.46)\u201d custom_padding=\u201d20px|20px||20px|false|true\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.xn--schlsseldienst-mnchen-cicm.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/fluchtweg-schliesstechnik.webp\u201d alt=\u201dCorridor with an emergency exit, equipped with a green panic bar, escape route signage and electronic locking technology\u201d title_text=\u201dEscape route locking technology\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d600px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_orientation=\u201dcenter\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]Correctly marked escape routes and functioning locking technology can save lives. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.18.0\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.18.0\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.18.0\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text ul_position=\u201dinside\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d text_text_color=\u201d#666666\u2033 link_font=\u201d||||on|||#1984b9|\u201d link_text_color=\u201d#1984b9\u2033 header_font=\u201d|||on|||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#333333\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 custom_css_free_form=\u201dstrong{|| font-size: 20px!important;|| color: #000000!important;||}\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]Escape routes are meant to save lives in an emergency. At the same time, buildings must be reliably protected against unauthorized access. This is exactly where locking technology comes into play. Modern doors must meet both requirements: they should keep out burglars and let people outside without delay in a dangerous situation. <\/p>\n
But what regulations actually apply? When are door closers required? And what do the various panic functions A to D mean? This article gives an overview. <\/p>\n
Escape routes are specially designated paths that allow people to leave a building quickly and safely in an emergency. They usually lead outside or to a secured area.
An escape route includes, among other things: <\/p>\n
Every single door plays an important role here. It must be able to be opened at all times \u2013 even when it is locked. <\/p>\n
Which requirements apply depends on how the building is used.<\/p>\n
In single- and two-family homes, comparatively few requirements apply to locking technology. The situation is different for multi-family buildings. Here, requirements arise, for example, from: <\/p>\n
In schools, government offices, hospitals or shopping centers, significantly stricter regulations apply. Among others, the following standards are used here: <\/p>\n
In addition, requirements from the building authority, the fire department or the fire protection report may apply.<\/p>\n
One basic rule applies almost always:<\/p>\n
An escape door must never lock people in.
That is why it must always be possible to open it from the escape side without a key.
How the door is opened depends on its use:<\/p>\n
Which solution is permitted depends on the group of people expected to use it.<\/p>\n
This is often confused.<\/p>\n
This standard applies to areas where users are familiar with the building.
\nTypical examples:<\/p>\n
Here, a door handle or push pad is usually sufficient.<\/p>\n
This standard applies everywhere many people or people unfamiliar with the location are present.<\/p>\n
For example:<\/p>\n
Here, panic bars or push bars must be installed so that the door can be opened intuitively.<\/p>\n
Panic locks differ not only in their approval, but also in how they behave in everyday use.<\/p>\n
On the outside, the door is generally locked.
\nFrom the inside, it can be opened at any time via the lever handle.
\nAfter closing, the lock automatically locks again.<\/p>\n
Typical areas of use<\/b><\/p>\n On the outside, the door can be opened temporarily via the lever handle. On the outside, the lever handle remains permanently engaged. On the inside, the door always has an escape function. Door closers fulfill several important tasks. Door closers are often essential, especially on fire doors.<\/p>\n Fire doors can only provide their protective effect when they are closed. \u201eIn the event of a fire in an underground garage, flue gases can spread through the stairwell and poison the residents. In addition, this also causes the escape routes to fill with smoke.\u201c <\/p><\/blockquote>\n Bernhard Schuhmacher, fire protection expert at DEKRA, DEKRA press information Escape Routes<\/p>\n Modern buildings increasingly rely on electric locking systems. In an emergency, however, these systems must unlock automatically. DIN EN 13637, among other things, forms the basis for this. <\/p>\n Electric escape door controls are often connected to:<\/p>\n connected.<\/p>\n In practice, the same defects keep occurring:<\/p>\n Even small changes can cause a door to lose its approval.<\/p>\n Escape doors and their locking technology should be checked regularly. Among other things, this concerns: <\/p>\n Many manufacturers recommend maintenance at least once a year. Shorter intervals may be required for heavily frequented buildings. <\/p>\n Conclusion Whether panic lock, door closer or electronic escape door control \u2013 all components must be coordinated with one another and comply with applicable standards. Especially with fire doors, no changes should be made without expert review, since even small interventions can impair the protective effect. <\/p>\n Anyone planning, modernizing or maintaining escape doors should therefore always pay attention to approved products and professional installation. Only in this way do escape routes fulfill their most important task: safely leading people out of the building in an emergency. <\/p>\n Sources:<\/b><\/p>\n Image: AI-generated with Gemini[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Correctly marked escape routes and functioning locking technology can save lives. Escape routes are meant to save lives in an emergency. At the same time, buildings must be reliably protected against unauthorized access. This is exactly where locking technology comes into play. Modern doors must meet both requirements: they should keep out burglars and let […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22779,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lock-technology-en"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Panic lock B \u2013 switch function<\/h3>\n
\nAfter being operated from the inside, the lock switches back to the secured state.
\nThis function is suitable for buildings with changing operating hours.<\/p>\nPanic lock C \u2013 access function<\/h3>\n
\nThe door can be opened from both sides as long as it is not locked.
\nSuitable for areas with high foot traffic during opening hours.<\/p>\nPanic lock D \u2013 split function<\/h3>\n
\nOn the outside, access can be controlled via cylinders, fittings or access control systems.
\nThis solution is often combined with electronic locking systems.<\/p>\nDoor closers on escape doors<\/h3>\n
\nThey ensure that doors close automatically after being passed through. As a result: <\/p>\n\n
Door closers on escape doors<\/h3>\n
\nIf a fire door is left open, smoke and fire can spread within minutes.
\nThat is why approvals for fire doors often require a suitable door closer in accordance with DIN EN 1154.
\nIf a fire door is to be permanently held open, an approved hold-open system is additionally required. This holds the door open during normal operation and closes it automatically as soon as smoke detectors are triggered.
A simple door wedge or a wooden block under the door, on the other hand, is not permitted and can have significant legal consequences in the event of damage. <\/p>\nElectric escape door systems<\/h3>\n
\nThese enable, for example:<\/p>\n\n
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Common mistakes with escape doors<\/h3>\n
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Maintenance is mandatory<\/h3>\n
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Escape routes are far more than marked doors. Only the right locking technology ensures that people can get outside quickly in an emergency while the building remains reliably secured. <\/p>\n\n
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