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Panic Door Hardware Types

D&D “DDPD003” Rim Exit Device- half-length pressing touch bar with deadlocking latch bolt, non-handed, inside always free to exit by pressing the bar, suitable for use of External locking attachment. UL Listed (3 hour fire rated), ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified.
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D&D “DDPD004” Vertical Rod Exit Device- half-length pressing touch bar with deadlocking latch bolt, non-handed, inside always free to exit by pressing the bar, suitable for use of External locking attachment (such as lever trim). UL Listed (3 hour fire rated), comply to ANSI/BHMA Grade 1.
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D&D “DDPD005” Rim Exit Device- full-length pressing touch bar with deadlocking latch bolt, non-handed, inside always free to exit by pressing the bar, suitable for use of External locking attachment. UL Listed (3 hour fire rated), comply to ANSI/BHMA Grade 1.
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D&D “DDPD006” Vertical Rod Exit Device- full-length pressing touch bar with surface top and bottom vertical rod, non- handed, inside always free to exit by pressing the bar, suitable for use of External locking attachment. UL Listed (3 hour fire rated), ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 certified.
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D&D “DDPD025” Rim Exit Device- alarm function full-length pressing touch bar with deadlocking latch bolt, non-handed, inside always free to exit by pressing the bar, suitable for use of External locking attachment. UL Listed to UL 305.
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D&D Lever Trim, in grade 304 stainless steel material, SSS/Silver finish, with key to lock or unlock Cylinder from the outside, conforming to CE EN1125,ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standard, with suitable screw pack.
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Panic Hardware & Fire Exit Hardware

What is the difference between Fire Exit Hardware and Panic Hardware?

Panic Hardware and Fire Exit Hardware are two different types of exit devices, and the proper selection is determined by code requirements.
 
Panic Hardware: Panic Hardware is an exit device which is tested for use on a door that is required to have panic hardware, but cannot be used on a fire door. Panic hardware typically has the dogging feature, which allows the latches to be held retracted to create a push/pull function. 
 
Fire Exit Hardware: Fire Exit Hardware is an exit device which is tested for both panic and fire conditions and is required to be used on fire doors where panic hardware is required by code or desired for durability. 
Fire Exit Hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 10C and UL 305; Fire Exit Hardware intended to keep a fire door latched to prevent the spread of smoke and fire, thus maintaining the integrity of the fire assembly. 
Since fire doors require positive-latching,fire exit hardware does not incorporate mechanical dogging.If a push/pull function is desired for a fire door, electric latch retraction hardware may be installed, as long as the latch projects automatically upon fire alarm.

The International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code contain similar requirements for locations where panic hardware is installed:

  • Panic hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 305; 
  • Fire Exit Hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 10C and UL 305; 
  • The actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend at least one-half of the door leaf width; 
  • The maximum unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds (67 N). 
  • If balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, the panic hardware shall be the push-pad type and the pad shall not extend more than one-half the width of the door measured from the latch side.

Tests & Label

To be listed as acceptable for these uses, a sample device must pass a series of tests. The two most important are that the device operates for a specific number of cycles, and that the opening pressure(force required to release the device) must not exceed certain levels. Both Panic hardware and Fire Exit hardware must pass this portion of the test. The maximum force to unlatch the device is specified in most model building codes. 
Before a device can listed as Fire Exit hardware it must pass further testing. Complete assemblies of doors, frames and hardware are put together in a wall to form an assembly on which a laboratory fire test will be performed. Depending on the length of the fire test, the devices will be listed as 3 hour(A Label); 1½ hour(B Label) or possibly a shorter time. 
Note: Doors which are constructed to accept fire exit hardware will bear a label noting this fact. The label of the device also will indicate it is a Fire Exit Hardware device.

Construction:

While Panic hardware and fire exit hardware can appear to be aesthetically the same, there are significant internal differences in their construction. 
The latching assemblies on fire exit hardware have to be constructed in such a manner as to ensure the doors will be held in the closed and latched position during a fire.

Dogging:

Another difference between panic hardware and fire exit hardware is that panic hardware is permitted to have a feature called dogging. The dogging feature holds the latchbolt（s）in the retracted position so that the doors may be used as push/pull.  Dogging is accomplished either by a hex key or cylinder installed on the body of touch bar devices, or by a hex key in the hinge and lock cases of crossbar devices. 
Dogging is prohibited on fire-rated devices because it prevents the latch-bolt from keeping the door in the latched position.

Requirements of Panic Door Hardware

For FIRE-EXIT HARDWARE
 ANSI/UL 10C
 NFPA80 National Fire Protection – Fire Door Assembly
 NFPA101 National Fire Protection – Life Safety
FOR PANIC HARDWARE
 ANSI/UL 305
 NFPA101 National Fire Protection – Life Safety

Panic Door Hardware FAQ

Panic Door Hardware Applications

Panic door hardware can be used with single doors or pairs of doors.

Panic Door Hardware Solution

Escape Routes - Swing Type Single Wood Door - none Fire Rated – American Standard

Door design considerations mainly as below:
1. Where the building and inner door located 
2. Number of times a door opens and closes 
3. Number of people the building expecting

Main concern points for this configuration are:
1. Safety

Door opening & closing description:
Outside trim always rigid. 
Latch bolt operated by inside fire-exit hardware or key outside. Inside Panic hardware always free for egress. 
Guard bolt deadlocks latch bolt.
 
This configuration is suitable for below applications:
 

Stadium

Station

Office Building

Hotel

Air-port Building
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01 HANGING - Hinge -DDSS001
D&D 2 ball bearing butt hinge can be in grade 201/304/316 stainless steel material, square corner, template drilled, button tipped five knuckles, suitable for use on standard weight doors, with suitable screw pack.
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02 HANGING – Security stud Hinge -DDSS015
D&D 2 ball bearing butt hinge can be in grade 201/304/316 stainless steel material, square corner, template drilled, button tipped five knuckles with stud for security, suitable for use on standard weight exterior doors, with suitable screw pack.
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03 OPERATING - Lever trim-DDPD012
D&D lever trim, in grade 304 stainless steel/Zinc material, SSS/Silver finish, with key to lock or unlock Cylinder from the outside, , suitable for use on fire/non-fire rated/ smoke check doors , with suitable screw pack.
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04 CONTROLING – Door closer-DDDC017
D&D adjustable power size 3-4, suitable for max door width from 950mm to 1100mm, suitable for max door weight from 60kg to 80kg, size L248xW44.5xH72mm, in aluminum material silver finish, parallel arm, non-hold open function, adjustable closing and latching speed, standard top jamb, with bracket for push side installation, packed with suitable screw pack.
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05 SAFETY – Vertical Rod Exit Device -DDPD004

D&D vertical rod exit device- half-length pressing touch bar with, top and bottom rod for 2- point locking, non-handed, inside always free to exit by pressing the bar, suitable for doors width from 650mm to 1000mm, door thickness from 44.5mm to 50mm, standard door height is 2100mm (door higher than standard, please contact D&D), suitable for use of External locking attachment. UL listed to UL 305.

Escape Routes - Swing Type Double Wood Door - none fire rated – American Standard

Door design considerations mainly as below:
1. Where the building and inner door located
2. Number of times a door opens and closes
3. Number of people the building expecting

Main concern points for this configuration are:
1. Safety

Door opening & closing description:
Outside trim always rigid. 
Latch bolt operated by inside fire-exit hardware or key outside. Inside Panic hardware always free for egress. 
Guard bolt deadlocks latch bolt.
 
This configuration is suitable for below applications:
 

Stadium

Station

Office Building

Hotel

Air-port Building
INQUIRY
Associated door hardware

01 HANGING - Hinge -DDSS001

D&D 2 ball bearing butt hinge can be in grade 201/304/316 stainless steel material, square corner, template drilled, button tipped five knuckles, suitable for use on standard weight doors, with suitable screw pack.
Associated door hardware

02 HANGING – Security stud Hinge -DDSS015

D&D 2 ball bearing butt hinge can be in grade 201/304/316 stainless steel material, square corner, template drilled, button tipped five knuckles with stud for security, suitable for use on standard weight exterior doors, with suitable screw pack.
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03 OPERATING - Lever trim-DDPD012

D&D lever trim, in grade 304 stainless steel/Zinc material, SSS/Silver finish, with key to lock or unlock Cylinder from the outside, , suitable for use on fire/non-fire rated/ smoke check doors , with suitable screw pack.
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04 CONTROLING – Door closer-DDDC017

D&D adjustable power size 3-4, suitable for max door width from 950mm to 1100mm, suitable for max door weight from 60kg to 80kg, size L248xW44.5xH72mm, in aluminum material silver finish, parallel arm, non-hold open function, adjustable closing and latching speed, standard top jamb, with bracket for push side installation, packed with suitable screw pack.
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05 SAFETY – Vertical Rod Exit Device -DDPD004

D&D vertical rod exit device- half-length pressing touch bar with, top and bottom rod for 2- point locking, non-handed, inside always free to exit by pressing the bar, suitable for doors width from 650mm to 1000mm, door thickness from 44.5mm to 50mm, standard door height is 2100mm (door higher than standard, please contact D&D), suitable for use of External locking attachment. UL listed to UL 305.
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06 PROTECTING – Dust proof socket-DDDP002

D&D Dustproof socket, in stainless steel 304 material, matt finish, size dia25x39mm,for dia 13mm bolt.

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