Orbis Classic - Standards and BS EN Classifications

BS EN Standards are the benchmark for product performance in several major product areas within architectural hardware. Each standard prescribes a set of test procedures for products which are selected at random from stock production items. The test data and product evaluation produces a multi digit classification code which runs in parallel across each product area (or as close as practically possible). The relevant BS EN standards are summarised opposite.

Further details of these BS EN standards are available from The Association of Builders Hardware Manufacturers at
www.abhm.org.uk

CE Marking is applicable only to those products where the BS EN Standard has been harmonised under the Construction Products Directive.

BS EN 1906 is the European standard for 'Lever handles & knob furniture' and is applicable only to items which are used to operate locks or latches. Testing and evaluation results in an 8 digit code

Example
Orbis 54 800.19 Lever classification 37-1032U

Digit 1- Category of Use (Grades 1 to 4)
Grade 3 is high frequency use by the public with a high chance of misuse.
Digit 2 - Durability (Grade 6 or 7)
Testing to 100,000 (Grade 6) or 200,000 cycles (Grade 7)
Digit 3 - Door Mass (No requirement)
Digit 4 - Fire Resistance (Grade 0 or 1)
Grade 0 is not suitable for fire door applications
Digit 5 - Safety (Grade 0 or 1)
Digit 6 - Corrosion Resistance (Grade 0 to 4)
Grade 3 is the minimum for external applications
Digit 7 - Security (Grade 0 to 4)
Digit 8 - Type of Operation (Type A, B or U)
Type U is unsprung lever furniture

BS EN 12209 is the European standard for 'Mechanically Operated Locks and Latches'. The standard is wide ranging and covers physical testing of the lock and also classifies it according to the method of operation. Testing and evaluation results in an 11 digit code. BS EN 12209 is harmonised under the Construction Products Directive and CE marking of approved products is permitted.
Example
Orbis 11 851 Lockcase classification 3x810F2BA20

Digit 1- Category of Use (Grades 1 to 3)
Grade 3 is high frequency use by the public with a high chance of misuse.
Digit 2 - Durability (Grades A to W)
A complex grading sytem based on a combination of side load and test cycles
Digit 3 - Door Mass (Grades 1 to 9)
A complex grading system based on a combination of door mass and maximum closing force required
Digit 4 - Fire Resistance (Grade 0 or 1)
Grade 0 is not suitable for fire door applications
Digit 5 - Safety (Grade 0 or 1)
Digit 6 - Corrosion Resistance (Grade 0 & A-G)
Digit 7 - Security (Grade 1 to 7)
Digit 8 - Field of Door Application (Type A to R)
Digit 9 - Type of Key Operation (Grade 0 & A to H)
Digit 10 - Type of Spindle Operation (Grade 0 to 4)
Digit 11 - Key Identification (Grade 0 & A to H)

BS EN 1154 is the European standard for 'Controlled Door Closing Devices'. The standard measures mechanical door closer performance resulting in a 6 digit classification.
BS EN 1155 is a parallel standard for 'Electrically Powered Hold-open Devices' and is therefore relevant to Electromagnetic door closers. Such closers must satisfy the requirements of both standards, BS EN 1154 and BS EN 1155. BS EN 1154 and BS EN 1155 are both harmonised standards and CE marking became mandatory in 2004

Example
Orbis 31 803 Smoothline closer classification 483113

Digit 1- Category of Use (Grades 3 to 4) (Grade 3)
Defines the angle from which it will close the door
Digit 2 - Durability (Grade 8 only) (Grades 5 to 8)
Grade 8 describes 500,000 test cycles for both standards but is the only grade available in BS EN 1154
Digit 3 - Door Mass (Grades 1 to 7) (Grades 3 to 7)
Identifies the closing power of the closer by max. door width and weight (see chart below)

Digit 4 - Fire Resistance (Grade 0 or 1) (Grade 1)
Grade 0 is not suitable for fire door applications. Grade 1 must be supported by fire tests to BS EN 1634
Digit 5 - Safety (Grade 1 only)
Grade 1 identifies the closer is hazard free
Digit 6 - Corrosion Resistance (Grade 0 to 4)

Fire Testing

Individual products are not in themselves fire tested, but are included as an integral part of a fire test carried out on a timber or steel fire door. As a consequence, the details of the test, the construction of the door, the inclusion of intumescent material etc must be considered when specifying products suitable for use on a fire door. Where Laidlaw products are indicated as suitable for fire door applications, the products have been successfully included on the test door which has achieved the stated rating. Laidlaw holds comprehensive test certification for all appropriate products and these are available on request.

Products which are designed to provide safe and effective escape from a building in an emergency situation are covered by two European standards which have clearly defined applications.

BS EN 1125 is the European standard for 'Panic Exit Devices'. The primary determining factor is that a 'Panic' device must be fitted where members of the public are present and have no prior knowledge of the exit or the hardware.

BS EN 179 is the standard covering 'Emergency Exit Devices'.In 'Emergency' situations it is assumed the occupants will have prior knowledge of the exit and a panic situation is unlikely to occur. Testing and evaluation to each standard results in a 9 digit code. BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179 are harmonised under the Construction Products Directive and products must therefore carry the CE mark.


Example
Orbis 59 778 Panic Device classification 37611422B

Digit 1- Category of Use (Grades 3)
Grade 3 is high frequency use by the public with a high chance of misuse.
Digit 2 - Durability (Grades 6 or 7)
Cycle testing, Grade 7 having undergone 200,000 cycles
Digit 3 - Door Mass (Grades 5 or 6)
Determined only by door mass of 100g or 200kg
Digit 4 - Fire Resistance (Grade 0 or 1)
Grade 0 is not suitable for fire door applications
Digit 5 - Safety (Grade 1 only)
All panic and emergency exit devices have a critical safety function
Digit 6 - Corrosion Resistance (Grade 3 or 4)
Digit 7 - Security (Grade 2 only) (Grade 2 - 4 in BS EN 179)
Digit 8 - Projection of Device (Grade 1 or 2)
Grade 2 is low projection, less than 100mmDigit 9 - Type of Device (Type A or B)

BS EN 1125 - Type A is a pushbar operation BS EN 1125 - Type B is touchbar operation

BS EN 1125 - Type A is with lever handle operation BS EN 1125 - Type B is with push pad operation

BS EN 1935 is the European standard for 'Single Axis Hinges' used on doors and windows. Testing and evaluation of the product results in a 8 digit code.

BS EN 1935 is harmonised under the Construction Products Directive and products must therefore carry the CE mark.


Example
Orbis 37 801.1 hinge classification 37611422A

Digit 1- Category of Use (Grades 1 to 4)
Grade 3 is heavy duty use.
Digit 2 - Durability (Grades 3, 4 or 7)
Cycle testing, Grade 7 having undergone 200,000 cycles
Digit 3 - Door Mass (Grades 0 to 7)
Table of door mass from 10kg up to 160kg
Digit 4 - Fire Resistance (Grade 0 or 1)
Grade 0 is not suitable for fire door applications
Digit 5 - Safety (Grade 1 only)
All hinges have a critical safety function
Digit 6 - Corrosion Resistance (Grades 0 to 4)
Grade 3 is high resistance
Digit 7 - Security (Grade 0 or 1)
Grade 0 is not suitable for burglar resistance
Digit 8 - Hinge Grade (Grades 1 to 14)
Grading is by combination of test cycles and door mass. Grade 13 is 200,00 cycles of a door mass of up to 120kg