There is an approved document guidance available from the builders hardware industry federation bhif hardware for fire and escape doors.
Thumb lock and handle lock fir exit door.
Door type a wooden door will require a different lock compared to a upvc or composite door as most wooden doors have two locks fitted.
The exception being locks in childcare facilities which may be 1500mm 1650mm high as necessary.
Fire exit doors are the final door on an emergency exit route that must lead to a place of safety.
Door lock heights on exit doors fire doors path of travel doors and disabled access doors now have a standardised lock height of 900mm 1100mm.
The exception being locks fitted in childcare facilities or swimming pools which may be fitted 1500mm 1650mm high as deemed necessary.
Issue 4 2012 detailing the requirements for any fixtures and fittings used with fire doors and fire.
Fire doors are essential safety devices in apartment blocks and workplaces designed to ensure maximum safety in emergencies and we have a comprehensive range of fire exit hardware designed to maximise the efficient functioning of your fire doors at all times.
Touch panic bar exit device in a stainless steel finish.
Door lock heights on exit doors fire doors path of travel doors and disabled access doors now have a standardised lock height of 900mm 1100mm.
The exit device is suitable for all doors aluminum hollow metal or wood where.