Which Door Control? Meeting the requirements of the Equality Act & Fire regulations

Which Door Control? Which Door Control? Introduction There are two main considerations in specifying door controls: • Does it meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010? • If applied to a fire door - does it satisfy the fire regulations? This brochure will help you select the correct door control for your application. Fire Regulations Equality Act 2010 BS EN 1154 Controlled Door Closing Devices This gives the minimum performance levels for door closing devices, in relation to door width and mass. It also classifies closers for general suitability for use on fire doors, safety in use, and...

Which Door Control? Which Door Control? How to select a door closer that complies with BS8300 and ADM* Is the door you require a Fire Door? NON-FIRE RESISTING DOORS REQUIRED TO SELF-CLOSE There is no legal requirement for a minimum closing force for door closers on non-fire doors so they can be adjusted below size EN3 to make the opening forces as low as possible. However the closer should be able to successfully close the door and must not exceed the opening force limits set out in BS8300/ADM* Define the access route Right angle approach at least 1500mm wide Right angle approach at least 1200-1499mm...

Which Door Control? Minimum achievable door width at EN3 = 767mm Third Party Testing Torque Curve 80 100 120 Door opening angle 120 80 100 Door opening angle 80 100 120 Door opening angle 80 100 120 Door opening angle 80 100 120 Door opening angle Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum achievable achievable achievable achievable Product TS83 RACK & PINION DOOR CLOSERS New improved New improved performance New improved performance improved performance performance Minimum achievable door width at EN3 = 800mm Minimum achievable door width at EN3 = 783mm Minimum achievable door width at EN3 = 800mm MinimumMinimum...

Which Door Control? Which Door Control? Door Closer Power Settings Under BS EN1154 door closer power sizes are recommended as follows in respect of door width. However any fire door must be fitted with a closer size EN3 minimum, irrespective of width. For further information on the regulations regarding fire doors please see page 3. External Doors ADM1 states that "a non-powered manually operated entrance door, fitted with a self-closing device capable of closing the door against wind forces and the resistance of draught seals, is unlikely to be openable by many people, particularly those who...

Which Door Control? Which Door Control? Frequently Asked Questions 1. In BS8300 it states that the door closer should be of a variable power type. Can a fixed size door closer be used on fire doors? In general a fixed powered closer with a typical efficiency of 60-65% (BS EN1154 requires a minimum of 55% at EN3) would be unlikely to comply with the 30N opening force. Similarly, door closers with power adjustable only by template (selectable power) are not recommended. However, very high efficiency fixed power closers such as the TS91 Cam Action Closer can comply with the required opening forces...