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BS EN 1154: 1997 Controlled Door Closing Devices: Digit 1: Category of Use Example

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BS EN1154:1997

BS EN 1154: 1997 Controlled Door Closing Devices


Products tested to British and European standards provide greater durability, longer warranty periods, peace of mind and evidence of professional
specification.

Under the standard each product is tested and classified accordingly to show its compliance. The identification of a 6-digit code is visible on the
individual product. Each digit represents a category and how it measured against the standard to which it was tested.

The standard covers all controlled surface mounted, concealed or transom mounted closers as well as both single and double action floor springs.

Digit 1: Category of use Example:

For all internal and external doors for use by the public (and others), with little
incentive to care i.e. where there is some chance of misuse of the door. 3 8 2-5 0 1 0

3 = for closing doors from at least 105º open.


The above code signifies a door closer capable of opening to at least 105º,
4 = for closing doors from 180º open.
and with a range of power size from 2 to 5. The closer would not be suitable
for use on a fire door.
N.B. Grade 4 classification assumes standard installation according to the
manufacturers’ instructions.
Marking:
For applications subject to extremes of abuse, or particular limitations of
opening angle, door closers incorporating a backcheck function or provision
This standard requires that each door closer and separately supplied
of a separate door stop should be considered.
accessory manufactured to the standard be marked with the following:
Digit 2: Number of test cycles
a: manufacturer’s name or trademark, or other means of
8 = 500,000 test cycles. identification.
b: product model identification.
Digit 3: Test door mass
c: the 6 digit classification listed above.
Seven test door mass grades and related door closer power sizes are d: number of this European standard.
identified. Where a door closer provides a range of power sizes both the e: the year and week of manufacture (may be coded).
minimum and maximum sizes shall be identified.

Test Door Mass & Recommended Door Widths

Power size of closer Maximum mass of hinged leaf Width of test door leaf
1 20kg <750mm
2 40kg 850mm
3 60kg 950mm
4 80kg 1100mm
5 100kg 1250mm
6 120kg 1400mm
7 160kg 1600mm

Digit 4: Fire resistance


0 = not approved for use on fire/smoke door assemblies.
1 = suitable for use on fire/smoke door assemblies, subject to
satisfactory assessment of the contribution of the door closer to
the fire resistance of specified fire/smoke door assemblies.

Digit 5: Safety

1 = safe.

Digit 6: Corrosion resistance


0 = no defined corrosion resistance.
1 = mild resistance.
Macnaughton Blair Architectural Division has checked with sources believed to be reliable in their efforts to
2 = moderate resistance. provide information that is accurate, comprehensive and timely at the date of publication. However, changes
can and will occur. Macnaughton Blair Architectural Division expressly disclaims any representation or warranty,
3 = high resistance. expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, comprehensiveness, or suitability of the information for a
4 = very high resistance. particular purpose. Macnaughton Blair Architectural Division has produced this document in good faith and is
not responsible for any error, omissions, or results obtained from the use of this document.

L lo yd Worra l l Y a n n e d is M B A r ch it ect ur al
GB nationwide London Belfast

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