BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

1154:1997
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1 and
Corrigenda No. 1 and
No. 2

Building hardware —
Controlled door closing
devices —
Requirements and test
methods
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The European Standard EN 1154:1996, with the incorporation of

amendment A1:2002, has the status of a British Standard

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Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical
Committee B/538, Doors, windows, shutters, hardware and curtain walling, to
Subcommittee B/538/4, Building hardware, upon which the following bodies
were represented:

Association of Builders’ Hardware Manufacturers

Association of Building Component Manufacturers
Association of Building Engineers
British Plastics Federation
British Security Industry Association
British Woodworking Federation
Consumer Policy Committee of BSI
Council for Aluminium in Building
Department of the Environment (Building Research Establishment)
Glass and Glazing Federation
Guild of Architectural Ironmongers
Institute of Architectural Ironmongers
LHC Building Components and Services
Loss Prevention Council
National House-building Council
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This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Board for
Building and Civil Engineering
Sector Board, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board on
15 July 1997

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Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No. Date Comments

14074 20 February 2003 See revised national foreword

14399 13 March 2003 National foreword corrected
Corrigendum No. 1

16312 September 2006 Correction to classification box in 4.8 and

Corrigendum No. 2 paragraph 3 of ZA.3
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Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 1154 3
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National foreword

This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 1154:1996,

including amendment A1:2002 and Corrigendum February 2006 published by
the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by CEN amendment A1 is
indicated in the text by tags !".
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee
B/538, Doors, windows, shutters, hardware and curtain walling, to its
Subcommittee B/538/4, Building hardware, which has the responsibility to:
— aid enquirers to understand the text;
— present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the
interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests
informed;
— monitor related international and European developments and
promulgate them in the UK.
EN 1154:1996 (as amended) is a candidate “harmonized” European Standard and
fully takes into account the requirement of the European Commission mandate
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M101, Doors, windows, shutters, gates and related hardware, given under the
EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC), and intended to lead to
CE marking. The date of applicability of EN 1154:1996 (as amended) as a
“harmonized” European Standard, i.e. the date after which this standard may be
used for CE marking purposes, is subject to an announcement in the Official
Journal of the European Communities.
The Commission in consultation with Member States have agreed a transition
period for the co-existence of “harmonized” European Standards and their
corresponding national standard(s). It is intended that this period will comprise
a period, usually nine months after the date of availability of the European
Standard, during which any required changes to national regulations are to be
made, followed by a further period, usually twelve months, for the
implementation of CE marking. At the end of this co-existence period, the
national standard(s) will be withdrawn.
Since BS EN 1154:1997 is the current national standard the changes introduced
by amendment no. 1 may be implemented from nine months after publication.
Based on this transition period of twenty-one months BS EN 1154:1997
(as amended) will be fully effective in September 2004.
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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1154
November 1996
NORME EUROPÉENNE
+ A1
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2002
February 2006

ICS 91.060.50; 97.180

Descriptors: Hardware, buildings, doors, hinged doors, door closing devices, stopping devices, shock absorbers, definitions,
classifications, specifications, performance evaluation, installation, tests, fatigue tests, performance tests, corrosion resistance,
marking

English version

Building hardware — Controlled door closing devices —

Requirements and test methods
(includes amendment A1:2002)

Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment — Dispositifs de Schlösser und Baubeschläge —Türschließmittel

fermeture de porte avec amortissement — mit kontrolliertem Schließablauf —
Prescriptions et méthodes d’essai Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
(inclut l’amendment A1:2002) (enthält Änderung A1:2002)

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1996-09-28 and amendment

A1 was approved by CEN on 2002-11-07. CEN members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions
for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any
alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any
CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,
German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United
Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation
Europäisches Komitee für Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

© 1996 Copyright reserved to CEN members.

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 EN 1154:1996

Foreword NOTE This amendment refers only to requirements under the

Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC), and CE marking
This European Standard has been prepared by is considered only in regard to this Directive. Where full CE
marking may require compliance with other directives it is
Technical Committee CEN/TC 33, Doors, windows, understood that this is done by following the relevant risk
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shutters, building hardware and curtain walling, assessment(s) of these other directives, performed in addition to
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. the requirements of this standard
This European Standard shall be given the status of According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal
a national standard, either by publication of an Regulations, the national standards organizations
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by of the following countries are bound to implement
May 1997, and conflicting national standards shall this European Standard: Austria, Belgium,
be withdrawn at the latest by May 1997. Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
This document has been prepared under a mandate
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports the United Kingdom.
essential requirements of EU Directive 89/106/EEC. Contents
For relationship with EU Directive 89/106/EEC, see Foreword 2
informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of 1 Scope 3
this document.
2 Normative references 3
Wherever reference is made to classes, they are
3 Definitions 3
considered to be technical classes and not classes
according to Article 3(2) of the Construction 4 Classification 5
Products Directive (89/106/EEC). 5 Requirements 7
This European Standard is part of a package of 6 Test apparatus 8
European Standards dedicated to building 7 Test methods 10
hardware products, and derives from performance 8 Marking 14
requirements contained in various texts cited in
Annex E. 9 Evaluation of conformity 15
Annex A (normative) Additional requirements
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal
for door closing devices intended for use on
Regulations, the national standards organizations
fire/smoke door assemblies 16
of the following countries are bound to implement
this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Annex B (normative) Flow chart of
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, test procedure 17
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Annex C (informative) Door closer and
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and door types 18
the United Kingdom. Annex D (informative) Overload performance
test apparatus 21
Foreword to amendment A1 Annex E (informative) Bibliography 23
This document EN 1154:1996/A1:2002, has been Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European
prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33, Standard addressing the provisions of the
Doors, windows, shutters, building hardware and EU Construction Products Directive
curtain walling, the Secretariat of which is held by (89/106/EEC) 24
AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of
a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by
June 2003, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by September 2004.
This document has been prepared under a mandate
given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports
essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see
informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this document.

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1 Scope
This standard specifies requirements for controlled door closing devices for swing doors, such devices being
mounted on or in the frame, on or in the door, or in the floor.
The scope is limited to manually operated door closing devices where the energy for closing is generated by
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the user upon opening the door, such that when the door is released, it returns to a closed position, in a
controlled manner.
Devices such as spring hinges, which do not exert a checking control during door closing, are outside the
scope of this standard.
Door closing devices (door closers) manufactured in accordance with this standard are recommended for
use wherever there is a requirement for reliable closing control of a door.
Door closers for use on fire/smoke doors need additional attributes in order to contribute actively to meeting
the essential safety requirements in case of fire, either independently or as part of a complete door
assembly.
These additional requirements for door closers for use on a fire/smoke door assembly are specified in
normative Annex A.
Door closers incorporating electrically powered hold-open mechanisms, for use on fire/smoke door
assemblies, are covered by !EN 1155."
!Door closers incorporating door coordinator devices (with or without electrically powered hold-open
devices) are covered by EN 1158."

2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
!EN 1155", Building hardware — Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors —
Requirements and test methods.
!EN 1670:1998", Building hardware — Corrosion resistance of hardware for doors, windows, shutters
and curtain walling — Requirements and test methods.
!EN 1634-1, Fire resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies — Part 1: Fire doors and shutters."
!EN 1634-3, Fire resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies — Part 3: Smoke control doors and
shutters."

3 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply:
3.1
controlled door closing device (door closer)
any manually operated door closing mechanism where the energy for closing is generated by the user upon
opening the door, and when released, returns the door to the closed position, in a controlled manner. The
term includes all arms, brackets, shoes, top centres, floor pivots and other parts supplied with the device
and necessary for its installation and operation
3.2
overhead door closer surface mounted
a door closer mounted at or near the door head, on the surface of the door or its transom
(!see Figure C.1.1")
3.3
overhead concealed door closer door mounted
a door closer, mounted within the thickness of the door (!sss ee Figure C.1.2")

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3.4
overhead concealed door closer transom mounted
a door closer mounted within the thickness of the transom (!see Figure C.1.3")
3.5
floor concealed door closer — floor spring
a door closer mounted within the floor (!see Figure C.1.4")
3.6
double action door closer
a door closer which allows operation of a door in both directions (!see Figure C.2.1")
3.7
single action door closer
a door closer for use on doors which can open in one direction only and which close against a fixed stop
(!see Figure C.2.2")
3.8
door width
the width of the door leaf including any rebated door edges (!see Figure C.2.3")
3.9
closing moment
!the torque generated" by the door closing device which acts upon the door leaf during the closing
operation
3.10
opening moment
!the torque generated" by the user which acts upon the door leaf during the opening operation
3.11
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backcheck
an inbuilt buffer which helps to prevent a door leaf being flung wide open
3.12
delayed closing
an inbuilt function that allows the door closing action to be !retarded" for an adjustable period of time
before resuming controlled closing
3.13
door closer power size
a measure of the closing moment exerted by a door closer
3.14
hold-open
an inbuilt function that allows a door fitted with a door closer to remain open at either a preset or chosen
angle until manually released
3.15
electrically powered hold-open
an inbuilt function that allows a door fitted with a door closer to remain open at either a preset or chosen
angle until electrically released (see !EN 1155")
3.16
adjustable closing force
an inbuilt function that allows the closing moment of a door closer to be adjusted over a range of power sizes
3.17
efficiency
a ratio of the opening force applied to the door by the user, and the force available for closing the door,
expressed as a percentage (see 7.3.4.2)

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3.18
speed control
the adjustability of the closing speed of the door (see 5.2.6)
3.19
latch control
a speed control operable only during the last few degrees of door closing (see 5.2.12)
3.20
test cycle
a test cycle includes all operations of the test door, from the closed position, to opening to the required
position and to closing back to the closed position
!3.21
standard installation
normal fitting position stated by the manufacturer, e.g. door closer suitable for fitting to the door face on
the “pull” side of the door"

4 Classification
4.1 !Coding System"
For the purposes of this standard, door closers shall be classified according to the following six digit coding
system:

4.2 Category of use (first digit)

For all internal and external doors for use by the public, and others with little incentive to take care, i.e.
where there is some chance of misuse of the door:
— grade 3: For closing doors from at least 105º open;
— grade 4: For closing doors from 180º open.
NOTE 1 Grade 4 classification assumes standard installation according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE 2 For applications subject to extremes of abuse, or for particular limitations of opening angle, door closers incorporating a
backcheck function or provision of a separate door stop should be considered (see 5.2.13).

4.3 !Durability (second digit)"

Only one test duration is identified for door closers manufactured to this standard:
— grade 8: 500 000 test cycles (see 5.2.2).
4.4 !Door Closer power size (third digit)"
!Seven door closer power sizes are identified according to Table 1 of this European Standard. "
Where a door closer provides a range of power sizes both the minimum and the maximum sizes shall be
identified.
!Text deleted"

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4.5 !Suitability for use on fire/smoke doors (fourth character) "

Two grades of !suitability for use on fire/smoke doors (fourth character)" are identified for door closing
devices manufactured to this standard:
— grade 0: Not suitable for use on fire/smoke door assemblies;
— grade 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. Such assessment is outside the scope of this European Standard
(see prEN 1634-1).
!Annex A indicates additional requirements for door closers manufactured to grade 1. "
4.6 Safety (fifth digit)
All door closers are required to satisfy the Essential Requirement of safety in use. Therefore only grade 1
is identified.
4.7 Corrosion resistance (sixth digit)
Five grades of corrosion resistance are identified according to !EN 1670:"
— grade 0: No defined corrosion resistance;
— grade 1: Mild resistance;
— grade 2: Moderate resistance;
— grade 3: High resistance;
— grade 4: Very high resistance.
!4.8 Example of classification
The following example denotes a door closer capable of closing doors from at least 105° open, with durability
grade 8, with a power size range from size 2 to size 5, not suitable for use on fire/smoke door assemblies,
with safety grade 1 and with moderate resistance to corrosion.
3 8 5 0 1 2
2
Table 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Door closer Recommended Test door Closing moment Opening Door closer
power size door leaf width mass moment efficiency
between 0° between 88° any other between 0°
and 4° and 92° angle of between 0°
and 60° and 4°
opening
mm max. kg Nm min. Nm max. Nm min. Nm min. Nm max. % min.
1 <750 20 9 <13 3 2 26 50
2 850 40 13 <18 4 3 36 50
3 950 60 18 <26 6 4 47 55
4 1 100 80 26 <37 9 6 62 60
5 1 250 100 37 <54 12 8 83 65
6 1 400 120 54 <87 18 11 134 65
7 1 600 160 87 <140 29 18 215 65
NOTE 1 The door widths given are for standard installations. In the case of unusually high or heavy doors, windy or draughty
conditions, or special installations, a larger power size of door closer should be used.
NOTE 2 The test door masses shown are only related to door closer power sizes for the purpose of the test procedure. These test
door masses are not intended to indicate maximum values for actual use. "

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5 Requirements
5.1 !Product information"
5.1.1 A door closer manufactured to this standard shall be supplied with clear, detailed instructions for its
installation, regulation and maintenance, which shall include any limitations of opening angle.
5.1.2 Where a door closer is recommended for fitting in other than a standard application, these
instructions shall clearly define the door closer power size for each application of fitting position stated.
5.2 !Performance"
5.2.1 General
When tested in accordance with Clauses 6 and 7, the door closer shall satisfy the !relevant"
performance requirements of 5.2.2 to 5.2.11, and 5.2.12 to 5.2.18 as appropriate.
5.2.2 Durability
The door closer shall be able to close a test door conforming to 6.1.1 and 6.2 from an opening angle of 90º,
for a minimum of 500 000 test cycles.
Double-action door closers shall be able to close a test door conforming to 6.1.2 and 6.2 from opening angles
of 90°, for a minimum of 250 000 test cycles in each direction.
5.2.3 Closing moment
After 5 000 test cycles and after 500 000 test cycles the measured closing moments shall be not less than
the values stated in Table 1, for the particular power size of closer being tested.
5.2.4 Opening moment
After 5 000 test cycles the maximum measured opening moment shall be not more than the value stated
in Table 1 for the particular power size of closer being tested.
5.2.5 Efficiency
After 5 000 test cycles and after 500 000 test cycles the measured efficiency shall be not less than the values
stated in Table 1, for the !particular power size of the door closer being tested."
5.2.6 Closing time
After 5 000 test cycles and after 500 000 test cycles, the closing time, from a door opening angle of 90º, shall
be capable of adjustment to 3 s or less, and 20 s or more.
After 500 000 test cycles, the closing time set at 5 000 test cycles shall not have increased by more than
100 %, or decreased by more than 30 %.
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5.2.7 Angles of operation
The door closer, when installed according to the manufacturer’s standard installation instructions, shall
permit the test door to open according to its grade under 4.2, and on closing, shall control the door from a
minimum angle of 70°, down to the closed position.
5.2.8 Overload performance
The door closer shall be capable of withstanding the closing overload tests of 7.3.4.4 and 7.3.6.4 and where
relevant 7.3.4.5.
5.2.9 Temperature dependence
A set closing time (from a 90° open position) of 5 s at an ambient temperature of 20 °C, shall not increase
to more than 25 s or decrease to less than 3 s when tested at -15 °C and 40 °C (see 7.2.1 and 7.2.2).
5.2.10 Fluid leakage
Throughout the test programme there shall be no leakage of fluid from the door closer.
5.2.11 Damage
Throughout the test programme there shall be no damage to the door closer or its arms that would
adversely affect its performance to this standard.

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5.2.12 Latch control (optional)

A door closer manufactured to this standard can include a separate control during the final stage of door
closing, e.g. to enable accelerated closing to overcome the resistance of a latch bolt. If incorporated, it shall
be effective over a maximum range of 15° from the closed position, and shall be adjustable.
5.2.13 Backcheck (optional)
If provided with a backcheck function, the door closer shall be capable of arresting the test door before
the90° open position, when tested in accordance with 7.3.5.2.
5.2.14 !Delayed closing
5.2.14.1 Delayed closing (optional)
If provided with a delayed closing function the door closer shall be capable of adjustment, by means of a
separate regulator, such that the closing time from 90° to the end of the delay zone, at an ambient
temperature of 20 °C, is not less than 20 s. The delay zone shall not extend below the 65° open position. The
moment required to override manually the delay action shall not exceed 150 N·m when tested in
accordance with 7.3.4.5.
5.2.14.2 Durability of delayed closing
When tested in accordance with 7.3.4.5, the delay time at the conclusion of 500 test cycles shall be between
10 s and 30 s."
5.2.15 Adjustable closing force (optional)
If provided with an adjustable closing force function, the door closer shall comply with the performance
requirements of Clause 5, at both the minimum and maximum power settings claimed by the
manufacturer.
5.2.16 !Zero position (for double action door closers only)"
The amount of free play at the zero position of a new door closer shall not exceed 3 mm, and after 500 000
test cycles shall not exceed 6 mm, when tested in accordance with 7.2.3 and 7.3.6.6.
5.2.17 Corrosion resistance
5.2.17.1 The requirements of 5.6 of !EN 1670:1998" shall be met, according to its classification
(see 4.7).
5.2.17.2 After being subjected to the relevant salt spray test, the closing moment of the door closer shall be
not less than 80 % of the closing moment measured prior to the test (see 7.4).
!5.2.17.3 The acceptance conditions defined in 5.7 of EN 1670:1998 shall be met for all surfaces of the
door closer which are visible when the door closer is fitted in service."
5.2.18 !Fire/smoke door suitability"
A door closer for use on a fire/smoke door assembly shall meet the necessary requirements of Annex A.

6 Test apparatus
6.1 General
6.1.1 Single action door closers
The test apparatus shall consist of a test door mounted in a frame, capable of manual opening to 180º and
with automatic actuating means to enable the required opening angle in accordance with 7.3.3.1
and 7.3.5.2.
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6.1.2 Double action door closers

The test apparatus shall consist of a test door mounted in a frame, capable of manual opening to at least
120º in each direction and with automatic actuating means to enable the required opening angle in
alternate directions, according to 7.3.3.2.

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6.2 Test door

6.2.1 The test door shall be 2 000 mm high, and of any width between 750 mm and 1 200 mm, except that,
for door closers which do not carry the mass of the door or act as a door pivot, the test door may be between
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400 mm and 2 000 mm high. It shall have means of attaching weights so that the door mass can be adjusted
to suit the power size of door closer under test in accordance with Table 2. The test door and frame shall be
of sufficient rigidity such that no visible distortion takes place during the test sequence.
6.2.2 The position of the centre of gravity shall be nominally at the mid-height position of the test door leaf,
and 500 mm from the vertical axis of the hinges or pivots.
6.2.3 The test door shall be mounted vertically, on hinges or bearings, or, in the case of door closers that
pivot the door, on the unit under test.
Supporting hinges or bearings forming a part of the test apparatus shall be such that the moment to
overcome friction shall not exceed the values stated in Table 2.
The moment shall be determined by measuring the maximum force in newtons required to slowly
(not faster than 1º/s) open and close the test door fully, the force being applied perpendicular to the door
face. The frictional moment is expressed as the product of the measured force and its distance in metres
from the vertical axis of rotation.
6.2.4 Means shall be provided for recording the number of operating cycles of the test door.
6.3 Force measurement
A force gauge or comparable device, with an accuracy of 1,5 % !of reading," or better shall be provided
for determining the opening and closing moments in accordance with this test method.
6.4 Actuating means
The actuating means shall not impede the return of the test door to the fully closed position, under the
action of the door closer being tested.
The automatic actuating means shall apply the opening force at a distance of between 500 mm and 700 mm
from the vertical axis of rotation of the door.
6.5 Closing overload performance test apparatus
The apparatus shall comprise a cable/pulley/mass system as illustrated in !Figure D.1", weighted in
accordance with Table 2 for the particular power size of closer under test.
The cable shall be of steel, shall have a diameter of between 4 mm and 6 mm, and shall be attached as
shown in !Figure D.2". The pulleys shall have a minimum diameter of 150 mm and shall be fitted with
free-spinning ball or needle roller bearings.
The angle between the cable and the face of the test door when it is opened at 90° ± 5° shall be 30° ± 5°, and
when the door is in the closed position, shall be 90° ± 5°.
Means shall be provided by which the test door can be suddenly released from an open position of 90°.
Means shall be provided for arresting the falling weights when the test door reaches 15° from the closed
position in such a manner that further closing of the test door is not impeded by the weight or the pulling
cable.
An energy absorbing stop may be fitted to the test apparatus at 5° open position to arrest the test door at
the closed position.
Table 2
Door closer power size Test door mass Overload test weight Test door friction
kg kg N·m max.
1 20 15 0,1
2 40 18 0,2
3 60 21 0,3
4 80 24 0,4
5 100 27 0,5
6 120 30 0,6
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7 Test methods
7.1 General
7.1.1 Tolerances
Throughout this test method the following tolerances shall apply, unless otherwise stated:
— !mass expressed in kilograms (kg) ±2 %;
— length expressed in millimetres (mm) ±2 %;
— angular position expressed in degrees ( °) ±2°;
— force expressed in newtons (N) ±2 %;
— time expressed in seconds (s) ±5 %;
— temperature expressed in degrees Celsius (°C) ±2 °C;
— moment expressed in Newtons-metres (Nm) ±2 %. "
The ambient temperature of the test environment shall be controlled throughout the tests to between 15 °C
and 30 °C.
7.1.2 Sampling
Three test samples shall be used for performance verification to this European Standard (see flow chart
Annex B):
— test sample A for general requirements and operation at extremes of temperature;
— test sample B for mechanical performance and durability;
— test sample C for corrosion resistance.
For door closers incorporating an adjustable closing force facility, samples A and B shall each consist of two
units, one adjusted to the minimum, and the other adjusted to the maximum power size claimed by the
manufacturer. Sample C shall be adjusted to its minimum power size.
!In each case, the door closer shall be adjusted so that its minimum closing moment between 0° and 4°
are as near as possible to the values specified in Table 1.
On door closers with a “hold-open” facility, render that facility inoperable. If this is not possible, an
equivalent model without a “hold-open” facility shall be tested."
7.2 Test procedure — Sample A — General requirements and operation at extremes of
temperature
The tests shall be carried out in the order as detailed in 7.2.1 to 7.2.3.
7.2.1 General
Verify that the requirements of 5.1 and Clause 8, and where relevant, 5.2.12 and 5.2.18 are met.
The door closer shall be mounted on a test door according to 6.2 in accordance with the manufacturer’s
standard installation instructions.
7.2.2 Test of temperature dependence
Before setting and before each measurement at the temperature extremes the door closer shall be
conditioned in the temperature controlled chamber for a minimum of 8 h at the relevant temperature.
With the door closer temperature stabilized at 20 °C ± 1 °C, adjust the closer to provide a smooth closing
action from 90° open to fully closed, in a time of 5 s. Take the average of three readings.
Stabilize the door closer temperature at –15 °C ± 1 °C, open the door slowly to 90° open in a time of not less
than 4 s and measure the time taken to return to the fully closed position. Take the average of three
readings.
Without readjusting the regulator(s), stabilize the door closer temperature at 40 °C ± 1 °C and again,
measure the closing time from the 90° open position. Take the average of three readings.
Verify that the averaged closing time from 90°, at each temperature extreme, does not decrease to less
than 3 s or increase to more than 25 s.

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7.2.3 For double action door closers only

Allow the closer to stabilize to ambient temperature and attach an indicator strap to the door closer spindle
carrying a pointer 300 mm long measured from its tip to the spindle centre.
Apply a moment of 5 N·m to the spindle in each direction and measure the deflection of the pointer from
the zero position.
The closer shall be rejected if the total measured free play exceeds 3 mm.
7.3 Test procedure — Sample B — Mechanical performance and durability
The tests shall be carried out in the order as detailed in 7.3.1 to 7.3.6.
7.3.1 General
Apply weights to the test door so that its total mass and centre of gravity are in accordance with Table 2
and 6.2.2, for the particular power size of closer being tested.
Mount the door closer on the test apparatus according to the manufacturer’s standard installation
instructions. Open the test door to the maximum angle permitted by the closer under test and verify that
the door closer complies with 5.2.7.
!TText deleted"
7.3.2 Door closer adjustment
Adjust the door closer regulator(s) such that the test door closes smoothly from 90° to fully closed within a
time of between 3 s to 7 s. If the closer has an additional regulator for the latch control, adjust this to
provide a smooth transition from closing to latching speed and to provide a positive, but not slamming,
action.
Backcheck or delayed action closers shall have that feature set to its minimum effect or rendered

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7.3.3 Test apparatus adjustment
7.3.3.1 Single action door closers
Adjust the test door actuating mechanism to open the test door smoothly to 90°, in a time of between 2 s
and 3 s, allowing the test door to close under the control of the door closer under test.
!Ensure that the test door has returned fully to the closed position before initiating the next opening
operation."
Continue cycling for a total of 5 000 test cycles.
7.3.3.2 Double action door closers
Adjust the test door actuating mechanism to open the test door smoothly to 90° in one direction, in a time
of between 2 s and 3 s, allowing the test door to close under the control of the door closer under test.
Ensure that the test door has returned fully to the closed position before initiating the next opening
operation in the other direction.
Continue alternate cycling in each direction for a total of 5 000 test cycles.
7.3.4 Tests at 5 000 test cycles
7.3.4.1 Calculation of opening/closing moments
Record the ambient temperature. Allow the door closer !body surface" to cool to within 2 °C of ambient
temperature.
Adjust the closing time regulator(s) to a fully open position and measure both the opening and closing forces
of the door closer. The forces are measured by slowly (not faster than 1°/s) opening and closing the test door
using the force gauge positioned perpendicular to the door face when the door is in an open position from
0° to 4° and from 88° to 92°. In each case the maximum value is to be noted. Take the average of three
readings.
Use the same method to open the door to a 60° opening. Note the maximum opening force obtained during
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!Allow the door to close from its maximum opening angle permitted by the door closer under test to 2°,
and note the minimum closing force obtained during its travel. Take the average of three readings."
In the case of double action door closers this procedure shall be carried out in each direction.
NOTE 1 For double action door closers this procedure may require the use of a different test door that does not limit the angle of
opening.
Calculate the opening and closing moments in each case as the product of these average gauge readings
and the distance of the force gauge in metres from the vertical axis of the hinges or pivots.
NOTE 2 This procedure does not preclude the use of automatic measuring and recording equipment.
Verify that the values of the opening/closing moments are in accordance with Table 1 for the particular
power size of the closer being tested.
7.3.4.2 Efficiency
Calculate the door closer efficiency as a percentage as follows:

Verify that the value of the efficiency is in accordance with the values stated in Table 1 for the particular
power size of door closer being tested.
7.3.4.3 Closing time
Adjust the closing time regulator(s) as necessary and verify that the closing time from 90° is capable of
adjustment to between 3 s and 20 s, according to 5.2.6.
7.3.4.4 Closing overload test
Adjust the closing time from 90° open to 10 s. Hold the test door open at 90° with the cable and weights
attached, according to 6.5 and Annex D, Figure D.2, and then release the door, allowing the weights to fall.
This test shall be carried out 10 times.
NOTE The falling mass is arrested when the door is 15° open, the door continuing to close under its own momentum until it is
arrested by the energy absorbing stop at 5° or the frame at 0°, or in the case of double action closers, until it stops of its own accord.

7.3.4.5 For delayed closing door closers only

Adjust the door closer to the maximum delay time and open the test door to 90°. With a force gauge
positioned perpendicular to the door face, measure the force and calculate the moment required to move
the test door out of the delay zone in a time of between 2 s and 5 s.
The closer shall be rejected if the required moment is greater than !150 Nm", or less than twice the 90°
closing moment stated in Table 1 for the particular power size of closer being tested.
!Restabilize the door closer to a temperature of 20 °C, and open the test door to 95°. Verify that the
closing time from 90° to the end of the delay zone can be adjusted to at least 20 s in accordance with 5.2.1.
Adjust the test door actuating mechanism to open the test door smoothly to 95° in a time of between 2 s
and 4 s, allowing the test door to close under the control of the door closer under test. Adjust the door closer
to a delay time of 20 s from 90° to the end of the delay zone. Ensure that the test door returns fully to the
closed position, and after a waiting period of 270 s start the next opening operation. Continue cycling to a
total of 500 test cycles.
During the last 5 cycles of the test, measure the delay time from 90° to the end of the delay zone and verify
that each measurement is between 10 s and 30 s."
7.3.5 Continuation of cycling tests
7.3.5.1 All door closers except those incorporating backcheck function
Reset the closing time regulator(s) in accordance with 7.3.2 and record the time. The regulator(s) shall
remain unaltered until completion of 7.3.6.1.
Resume the cycling test to a total of 500 000 test cycles.

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7.3.5.2 For door closers incorporating backcheck function

7.3.5.2.1 General
Reset the closing time regulator(s) in accordance with 7.3.2. !The backcheck function is tested by setting
up the actuating means of the test apparatus in such a way that it can accelerate the door to an opening
angle of 50° at such a rate that it will:
a) achieve an opening angle of 110° without backcheck effect in operation (for door closers with adjustable
backcheck); or
b) have an angular velocity of one radian per second (1 rad/s) ± 10 %, at an opening angle of 60° (for door
closers with fixed backcheck and for door closers with an opening angle of less than 110°)."
7.3.5.2.2 For door closers incorporating an adjustable backcheck function
With the same setting of the test apparatus as obtained in 7.3.5.2.1 adjust the backcheck action of
adjustable backcheck closers to arrest the test door at the 80° open position and continue the cycling test
for a total of 100 000 test cycles.
Allow the door closer !body surface" to cool to within 2 °C of the original ambient temperature recorded
in 7.3.4.1 and verify that the test door is arrested before the 90° open position. The adjustable backcheck
shall not be readjusted prior to this test.
Upon completion remove the backcheck action and reset the test apparatus in accordance with 7.3.3.
Continue cycling for a further 400 000 test cycles.
7.3.5.2.3 For door closers incorporating a fixed backcheck function
With the same setting of the test apparatus as obtained in 7.3.5.2.1 the test door shall be arrested by the
backcheck at the !90°" open position or less. Continue the cycling test for a total of 100 000 test cycles.
!Allow the door closer body surface to cool to within 2 °C of the original ambient temperature recorded
in 7.3.4.1 and verify that the test door is arrested before the 90° open position."
Continue cycling for a further 400 000 test cycles with the test apparatus set to open the test door to an
opening angle of between 70° and 75°
7.3.6 Tests at 500 000 test cycles
7.3.6.1 Closing time
!Allow the door closer body surface" to cool to within 2 °C of the original ambient temperature recorded
in 7.3.4.1 and measure the time taken for the test door to close from 90° to the fully closed position. The
door closer shall be rejected if this time is more than 2 times, or less than 0,7 times the original value set
in 7.3.5.1 or 7.3.5.2.
7.3.6.2 Calculation of closing moments and efficiency
Repeat the tests of closing moments and efficiency specified in 7.3.4.1 and 7.3.4.2. Verify that the values of
minimum closing moments and efficiency are not less than the values stated in Table 1.
Door closers with adjustable closing force are considered acceptable if, after adjustment, they can achieve
at least the values stated in Table 1.
7.3.6.3 Closing time
Adjust the door closer regulator(s) to give the minimum closing speed and verify that the closing time from
90° open to fully closed is not less than 20 s.
7.3.6.4 Closing overload tests
Carry out a further ten closing overload tests according to 7.3.4.4.
7.3.6.5 For delayed closing door closers only
!Restabilize the door closer to a temperature of 20 °C, and open the test door to 95°. Verify that the
closing time from 90° to the end of the delay zone can be adjusted to at least 20 s in accordance
with 5.2.14."

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7.3.6.6 For double action door closers only

Remove the door closer from the test door and carry out the test of 7.2.3. The closer shall be rejected if the
total measured free play exceeds 6 mm.
7.4 Test procedure — Sample C — Corrosion resistance
The tests shall be carried out in the order as detailed in 7.4.1 to 7.4.4.
7.4.1 General
Apply weights to the test door so that its total mass and centre of gravity are in accordance with Table 2
and 6.2.2, for the particular power size of closer being tested.
Mount the door closer on the test apparatus according to the manufacturer’s standard installation
instructions.
7.4.2 Calculation of closing moments
Adjust the closing time regulator(s) to a fully open position, open the door to at least 95°, and measure the
closing forces of the door closer. The forces are measured by slowly (not faster than 1°/s) allowing the door
to close using the force gauge positioned perpendicular to the door face when the door is in an open position
from 92° to 88° and from 4° to 0°. In each case the maximum value is to be noted. Take the average of three
readings.
Allow the door to close from its maximum opening angle permitted by the closer under test and note the
minimum closing force obtained during its travel. Take the average of three readings.
Calculate the closing moments in each case as the product of these average gauge readings and the distance
of the force gauge in metres from the vertical axis of the hinges or pivots.
7.4.3 Salt spray test
Remove the door closer from the test apparatus and carry out a salt spray test according to !EN 1670"
for the grade of corrosion resistance claimed.
7.4.4 Verification of closing moments
After completion of the salt spray test and within a maximum time of 24 h reinstall the door closer on the
test apparatus and repeat the procedure described in 7.4.2. Verify that the door closer meets the
requirements of 5.2.17.

8 Marking
Each door closer and separately supplied accessory manufactured to this standard shall be marked with
the following:
a) the manufacturer’s name or trademark, or other means of identification;
b) product model identification;
c) the classification according to Clause 4;
d) the number of this European Standard;
e) the year and week of manufacture.
NOTE This information !under e)"can be in a coded form.
!In the case of concealed door closers, the above information shall be readily visible after removal of the
cover plate.
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For accessories (where there may be insufficient space to provide the information given in the clause), only
item a) is mandatory."

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!Accessories claiming compliance with Annex A, shall be marked with the information a) to e) above. In
preferential order the information shall be placed:
1) on the product itself; or
2) on a label attached to it; or
3) on the installation instructions; or
4) on its packaging.
NOTE For CE marking and labelling, see Clause ZA.3 of Annex ZA."
!9 Evaluation of conformity
9.1 Initial type test
Samples, selected in accordance with 7.1.2, representing the series, shall be subjected to the full test
sequence of Clause 7 and, where relevant, to Annex A.
If necessary, (for example, after component changes or redesigns likely to affect the product performance)
this initial type test shall be repeated.
9.2 Factory production control
9.2.1 Documentation
9.2.1.1 The manufacturer of door closing devices to this European Standard shall document, operate and
maintain an adequate factory production control system to enable the achievement of the required product
characteristics and the effective operation of the production control system to be checked.
9.2.1.2 The manufacturer shall draw up and keep up-to-date documents defining the factory production
control which he applies. The manufacturer’s documentation and procedures shall be appropriate to the
product and manufacturing process. The factory production control system shall achieve an appropriate
level of confidence in the conformity of the product. This involves:
a) the preparation of documented procedures and instructions relating to factory production control
operations;
b) the effective implementation of these procedures and instructions;
c) the recording of these procedures and their results;
d) the use of these results to correct any deviations, repair the effects of such deviations, treat any
resulting instances of non-conformity and, if necessary, revise the factory production control to rectify
the cause of non-conformity.
9.2.2 Unit checks during manufacture
The manufacturer shall conduct the following unit checks during manufacture:
a) check that the components meet the specifications;
b) check the operation of the mechanism;
c) check the marking.
9.2.3 Treatment of non-conforming products
The manufacturer shall treat non-conforming products as follows:
a) isolate and identify non-conforming products;
b) undertake the necessary corrective actions;
c) repeat tests as appropriate to prove that product meets the specifications.
9.3 Further testing of samples
At intervals of not more than six months, samples taken from finished product stock, selected in accordance
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Annex A (normative)
Additional requirements for door closing devices intended for use on
fire/smoke door assemblies

A.1 The door closer, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, shall
be capable of closing the test door from any angle to which it may be opened.
!Due to their low closing moments door closers size 1 and 2, without adjustable closing force, are NOT
considered suitable for use on fire/smoke door assemblies. Door closers with adjustable closing force shall
be capable of adjustment at least to power size 3. For such closers the installation instructions shall include
precise instructions to the installer to ensure that the door closer power is adjusted on site to size 3 or more,
to overcome resistance of any seals or latches fitted."

A.2 The door closer shall not include a hold-open device unless it is an electrically powered device in
accordance with prEN 1155.

A.3 Control regulators shall either be concealed, or operable only by means of a tool.

A.4 The design of a door closer shall be such that it is not possible to inhibit its closing action in any way,
without the use of a tool.

A.5 Any incorporated delayed action function shall be capable of adjustment to less than 25 s, between the
door closing angles of 120° and the end of the delay zone.

A.6 The door closer, representative of its model, shall have been incorporated in a door assembly that has
satisfied the appropriate criteria of a fire test. !The test shall have been on a full sized assembly in
accordance with EN 1634-1 or when relevant, in accordance with EN 1634-3."
NOTE 1 A wider field of application will be obtained by subjecting the product to a test in accordance with another part of
prEN 1634, currently being prepared by CEN/TC 127.
NOTE 2 Products often penetrate the door leaf and interrupt the leaf edge/frame gap. The influence that this may have on the smoke
control properties of a door assembly can only be determined by subjecting a full-sized door assembly, fitted with the component, to
the test described in prEN 1634-3.

!A.7 Where the door closer is intended for use with other, significantly different arm assemblies (for
example slide tracks) which may be supplied separately, that combination shall also be tested according
to Clause 7."

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Annex B (normative)
Flow chart of test procedure
!

START Requirements

YES
Choose two each of samples A and B 7.1.2 Adjustable 5.2.15
Set to min. and max. power size force closer
?

NO

SAMPLE(S) A (7.2) SAMPLE(S) B (7.3) SAMPLE C (7.4)

(General requirements (Mechanical performance (Corrosion resistance)
operation at extremes and durability)
of temperature)

Test apparatus adjustment 7.3.1

5.2.3, 5.2.7
(5 000 cycles) 7.3.3

Opening/closing moments 7.3.4.1 5.2.3, 5.2.4

Efficiency 7.3.4.2 5.2.5
Closing time 7.3.4.3 5.2.6
Closing overload (10x) 7.3.4.4 5.2.8

General requirements 7.2.1

5.1, 8, 5.2.12
5.2.18
Delayed YES 5.2.14
Closing moment (< 150 Nm) 7.3.4.5
action closer Closing time (> 20s)
Durability of delayed closing ( >10s < 30s)
?
)
NO

Backcheck YES
Durability 7.3.5.2 5.2.13
closer Open with backcheck (100 000 cycles)
? Open without backcheck (400 000 cycles)
NO

Temperature dependance 7.2.2 5.2.9

Set to 5 s at + 20 °C
3 s to 25 s at - 15 °C and + 40 °C

Durability (500 000 cycles) 7.3.5.1 5.2.2

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Closing moments (100 %) 7.4.2 5.2.17

Salt spray test 7.4.3 5.2.17.1

Closing moment (> 80 %) 7.4.2 5.2.17.2

Closing time 7.3.6.1 5.2.6

Closing moments 7.3.6.2 5.2.3
Efficiency 7.3.6.2 5.2.5
Maximum closing time 7.3.6.3 5.2.6
Closing overload (10x) 7.3.6.4 5.2.8

YES
Delayed 5.2.14
Closing time ( > 20 s) 7.3.6.5
action closer
?
NO
NO
Double
action closer YES
? Zero position 7.3.6.6
Double
5.2.16
action closer Free play (< 6 mm)
YES ?
NO

Zero position 7.2.3

Free play (< 3mm) 5.2.16

FINISH

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Annex C (informative)
Door closer and door types
C.1 Typical door closer types
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Figure C.1.1 — Overhead door closer surface mounted

Figure C.1.2 — Overhead concealed door closer door mounted

Figure C.1.3 — Overhead concealed door closer transom mounted

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Figure C.1.4 — Floor concealed door closer floor spring

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Figure C.2.1 — Typical door for double action door closer

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Figure C.2.2 — Typical door for single action door closer

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Figure C.2.3 — Definition of door width

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Annex D (informative)
Overload performance test apparatus
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Figure D.1 — Typical general arrangement

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Figure D.2 — Arrangement for closing overload test

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Annex E (informative)
Bibliography
This European Standard derives from performance requirements contained in:
NF P 26-316 1979, Quincaillerie — Ferme porte à frein — Spécifications — Essais.
NF P 26-317 1981, Quincaillerie — Pivots à frein hydraulique au sol — Spécifications — Essais.
BS 6459-1 1987, Door closers — Specification for mechanical performance of crank and rack and pinion
overhead closers.
DIN 18263-1 1987, Türschließer mit hydraulischer Dämpfung — Oben-Türschließer mit Kurbeltrieb und
Spiralfeder.
DIN 18263-2 1987, Türschließer mit hydraulischer Dämpfung — Oben-Türschließer mit Lineartrieb.
DIN 18263-3 1987, Türschließer mit hydraulischer Dämpfung — Boden-Türschließer.
SIS SS 2947 1986, Byggnadsbeslag — Dörrstängare — Fordringar.
SIS SS 2987 1986, Byggnadsbeslag — Dörrstängare — Provning.
Miscellaneous:
ARGE 1973, Specification for overhead closing devices.
!EN ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
(ISO/IEC 17025:1999)."

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!Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the
EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC)
ZA.1 General
This European Standard has been prepared under mandate M/101 “Doors, windows, shutters, gates and
related building hardware” given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade
Association.
The clauses of this European Standard, shown in this annex meet the requirements of the mandate given
under the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC). Compliance with these clauses confers a
presumption of fitness of door closing devices covered by this European Standard for their intended use.
WARNING Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended use, can be
applicable to door closing devices falling within the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this Standard, there may be other
requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws, regulations
and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive, these requirements need
also to be complied with, when and where they apply. Note: an informative database of European and national provisions on

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dangerous substances is available at the Construction web site on EUROPA (CREATE, accessed through http://europa.eu.int).
Table ZA.1 — Scope and clauses of this standard applying to the essential characteristics
Product: Controlled door closing devices, as covered by the scope of this standard.
Intended On fire and smoke compartmentation doors (to fulfil the self-closing requirements of such
use: doors)
Requirement / Requirement clauses in this Mandated levels and/or Notes
characteristic European Standard classes (expression of performance)
Pass/Fail criteria for:
Category of use:
Angles of operation
Power size:
Closing moment
Opening moment
Efficiency
Overload performance
Suitability for fire/smoke door use:
Fire/smoke door suitability
5.2.1
Self-closing. 5.2.3 to 5.2.16 inclusive None Safety:
5.2.18 Closing time
Temperature dependence
Fluid leakage
Damage
Latch control (when relevant)
Backcheck (when relevant)
Delayed closing (when relevant)
Adjustable closing force (when
relevant)
Zero position (when relevant)
Durability of 5.2.2 and 5.2.17.1 and None Pass/Fail criteria for:
self-closing 5.2.17.2 Durability:
Number of test cycles
Corrosion resistance:
Corrosion grade
Dangerous
See Note 1 above None See Clause ZA.3
substances
NOTE Values fixed for pass/fail criteria in the relevant subclauses of Clauses 4 and 5 are not to be considered threshold levels if
self-closing is not regulated for controlled door closing devices to be used in fire/smoke compartmentation doors."

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!ZA.2 Procedure for the attestation of conformity of controlled door closing devices
Controlled door closing devices for the intended use listed shall follow the system of attestation of
conformity shown in Table ZA.2, in accordance with the Decision of the Commission (1999/93/EC) and
Annex III of Mandate 101.
Table ZA.2 — System of attestation of conformity
Product Intended use Levels or classes System of attestation of
conformity
Building hardware related On fire/smoke — 1
to doors and gates compartmentation doors
System 1: See CPD, Annex III point 2 (i), without audit-testing of samples
The attestation of conformity shall be based on the evaluation of conformity procedure resulting from the
application of those clauses of this European Standard indicated in Table ZA.3.
Table ZA.3 — Assignation of evaluation of conformity tasks
Tasks Content of the task Clauses to apply

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Factory production control (F.P.C) Parameters related to the 9.2
characteristics of Table ZA.1
a) Tasks for the
Further testing of samples taken The characteristics of Table ZA.1 9.3
manufacturer
at factory
Initial type testing Dangerous substances 9.1
Initial type testing All characteristics of Table ZA.1 9.1
except dangerous substances
b) Tasks for the Initial inspection of factory and of Parameters related to the 9.2
certification body F.P.C characteristics of Table ZA.1
Continuous surveillance, Parameters related to the 9.2
assessment and approval of F.P.C. characteristics of Table ZA.1
For products intended to be placed in markets of those Member States where there are no legal
requirements for the characteristic of “self-closing”, the producer is not required to determine and may
declare “no performance determined” for this characteristic in the information accompanying the
CE marking required in ZA.3. The “No performance determined” (NPD) option may not be used where the
characteristic is subject to a threshold level.
When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the certification body shall draw up a
certificate of conformity (EC Certificate of conformity) with the information indicated below. This
EC Certificate of conformity entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking, as described in ZA.3.
The EC Certificate of conformity shall include the following information:
— name, address and identification number of the certification body;
— name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorized representative established in the EEA, and
place of production;
— description of the product (type, identification, use,...);
— provisions to which the product conforms (e.g. Annex ZA of EN 1154:1996 + A1:2002);
— particular conditions applicable to the use of the product;
— the certificate’s number;
— conditions and period of validity of the certificate, where applicable;
— name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
In addition, for each product covered by an EC Certificate of conformity, the manufacturer shall draw up
a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity) including the following information:
— name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorized representative established in the EEA;
— number of the attached EC Certificate of conformity;
— name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or of his authorized representative.
Both documents must be presented in the official language (or languages) of the Member State of the EU
in which the product is to be used."

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!ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

The CE conformity marking symbol consists exclusively of the letters “CE” in accordance with Directive
93/68/EC.
NOTE The manufacturer, or his authorized representative established in the EEA, is responsible for the affixing of the CE marking
symbol
The CE marking symbol shall be accompanied by the following information:
a) identification number of the certification body;
b) the name or identifying mark of the producer;
c) registered address of the producer;
d) the last two digits of the year in which the marking was applied;
e) the number of the EC certificate of conformity;
f) reference to this European standard (EN 1154:1996 + A1:2002);
g) the designation and performance of the door closing device according to 4.2 to 4.7, where referenced in
Table ZA.1.
The CE marking symbol and items a) to g) above shall accompany the product and shall be included
with the installation instructions. Additionally, at least the CE marking symbol and item a) of this
information shall be affixed to the door closing device and optionally, on its packaging.
In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should
also be accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any
other legislation on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information
required by that legislation.
NOTE European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned."

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!Example of CE Marking for a door closing device:

Year of affixing CE
marking (last 2 digits)
CE Producer
marking & address (may be separately on
closer body)

ABC Door Closers Ltd

PO Box 21, 01
B-1050, Belgium

5
0123 of CE-marking:
DO.2317
EN 1154:1996+A1:2002 3 8 2
1* 1 2
Example

Substance X: nµg/g

Dangerous substances
(if any): Door closing device Door closing device
release/content Standard number and date designation**

Number of
Certification Certificate
body Number

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NOTE 1 The manufacturer should state the precise field of application for fire/smoke door use according to A.6 of Annex A.
NOTE 2 All or some of the digits may be substituted by NPD in the designation of products intended to be placed in markets where
there are no legal requirements for self-closing or for any of the related characteristics."

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