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An escape route or emergency exit is a specially marked path – usually within the building – that leads to the nearest exit outdoors or to an emergency exit in case of a necessary escape. At the same time, it allows the fire brigade to carry out firefighting and rescue operations from outside and save lives. 

The paths must be sized so that the people who are in a building or other object at the time of a particular danger, such as a fire, can leave it as quickly as possible. Escape routes must not be obstructed, either temporarily or permanently. 

Doors in emergency exits must not be locked during the operating hours of a building or must be able to be opened easily with one handle in the direction of escape. Exceptions arise from the type of use of the buildings (e.g., hotel and hospital rooms that are located along narrow corridors).
There are regulations, standards, and guidelines for the minimum dimensions of emergency exits that must be strictly adhered to when constructing buildings. For example, in Germany, the ARGEBAU Model Assembly Places Ordinance (version May 2002) includes the following regulation:
The clear width of each part of emergency exits must be at least 1.20 m. The clear width of each part of emergency exits must be at least for the people dependent on them:
  • Outdoor assembly places and sports stadiums 1.20 m per 600 people 
  • other assembly places 1.20 m per 200 people. Gradations are only permissible in steps of 0.60 m.


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Escape and Rescue Routes according to DIN EN 179

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Escape and Rescue Routes according to DIN EN 1125

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Flucht- und Rettungswege gemäß EltVTR

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Flucht- und Rettungswege gemäß EN 13637

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Since April 1, 2003, after a corresponding coexistence phase, the harmonized European standards DIN EN 179 and DIN EN 1125 have been established. These standards were entered into the Construction Rules List B of the DIBt (German Institute for Construction Technology) and thus anchored in German construction law as of February 27, 2004.

The German Building Supervision holds the view that European standards only regulate trade and not usage, and existing national regulations do not refer to DIN EN 179/1125. Therefore, the building supervision only requires that escape routes must be "easy to open and in full width". For this reason, the standards DIN EN 179/1125 were again removed from the Construction Rules List Part B (Edition 2006/1).

This means that manufacturers of locking devices (locks, panic bars, etc.) for escape routes are still allowed to market products that do not comply with the EN standards. In many cases, it is advisable to use products that have been tested according to DIN EN 179/1125, as they comply with the latest technical rules.

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GfS Exit Control 179/1125 Basic RAL 6029
GFS Exit Control The GfS Exit Control 179/1125 secures the emergency exit and allows it to be opened with just one single motion. In the locked position, the GfS Exit Control 179/1125 secures the door handle; the door can be accessed in an emergency with a single opening movement. By pressing down the door handle, the GfS Exit Control 179/1125 moves vertically downwards and frees the handle. At the same time, a continuous signal sounds. The continuous alarm can only be deactivated with the help of a key, and the door guard can be reset to its original position. For continuous passage operation, the permanent release of the system is possible with the device key. The individual passage of the door can also be carried out without triggering an alarm using the key via the change function of the door lock. This means: The door can be opened with just one motion in case of danger, but the alarm signal alerts to unauthorized use. The threshold under the door handle is active.In an emergency, the door can be openedwith one motion. When pressing down the door handle,the Exit Control 179/1125 automatically moves down. Theemergency exit door can now be accessed. Acontinuous alarm sounds, which can only be deactivatedby an authorized person using the device key. Authorized persons do not use the handle,but open the lock latch with the key,to access the door without triggering an alarm. With the device key, the door guard can bemoved down to a permanent release positionwithout an alarm. In this position, the door can benormally accessed, e.g., for a longer goods transport. As soon as the door handle presses down the pre-alarm,an alarm is triggered. Releasing the handlesilences the alarm again. However, if the userpresses the handle all the way down, itirreversibly triggers the main alarm and thedoor guard releases the handle. The basic functions of the EH-RadioDoor Guard are the same as already described.It is used when the signal needs to be forwarded to an externalalarm system, whether at theporter, nurse, or janitor's office.
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Prod.-Nr.: 990000
€592.86*
Color: RAL 6029 | Modification: no | Pre-alarm: no | Variants: none | Versions: Base
GfS e-Bar mechanical without alarm function, length: 970 mm
1 x GfS e-Bar pure push bar without additional contacts shortenable by 180 mm incl. pictogram with usage instructions
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Prod.-Nr.: 700700
€663.43*
Length: 970 mm
GfS DEXCON, 95dB/75dB, 9V with battery monitoring and integrated reed-contact for panic bar
red plastic housing (Ø 20 cm, D: 6 cm) Device functions: - potential-free contact with external power supply terminal - automatic alarm shutdown after 3 min. - hotel mode - alarm shutdown after 30 s- door-open-too-long alarm- permanent release- delayed or silent alarm- 2 volumes: 75 or 95 dB/1m
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Prod.-Nr.: 960950
€280.60*
GfS DEXCON, 95dB/75dB, 9V with battery monitoring and integrated reed-contact for push bar
red plastic housing (Ø 20 cm, D: 6 cm) Device functions: - potential-free contact with external power supply terminal - automatic alarm shutdown after 3 min. - Hotel mode: alarm shutdown after 30 s- Door-too-long-open alarm- permanent release- delayed or silent alarm- 2 volumes: 75 or 95 dB/1m
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Prod.-Nr.: 960955
€304.76*
GfS Exit Control 179/1125 with pre-alarm, RAL 6029
GFS Exit Control The GfS Exit Control 179/1125 secures the emergency exit and allows it to be opened with just one single motion. In the locked position, the GfS Exit Control 179/1125 secures the door handle; the door can be accessed in an emergency with a single opening movement. By pressing down the door handle, the GfS Exit Control 179/1125 moves vertically downwards and frees the handle. At the same time, a continuous signal sounds. The continuous alarm can only be deactivated with the help of a key, and the door guard can be reset to its original position. For continuous passage operation, the permanent release of the system is possible with the device key. The individual passage of the door can also be carried out without triggering an alarm using the key via the change function of the door lock. This means: The door can be opened with just one motion in case of danger, but the alarm signal alerts to unauthorized use. The threshold under the door handle is active.In an emergency, the door can be openedwith one motion. When pressing down the door handle,the Exit Control 179/1125 automatically moves down. Theemergency exit door can now be accessed. Acontinuous alarm sounds, which can only be deactivatedby an authorized person using the device key. Authorized persons do not use the handle,but open the lock latch with the key,to access the door without triggering an alarm. With the device key, the door guard can bemoved down to a permanent release positionwithout an alarm. In this position, the door can benormally accessed, e.g., for a longer goods transport. As soon as the door handle presses down the pre-alarm,an alarm is triggered. Releasing the handlesilences the alarm again. However, if the userpresses the handle all the way down, itirreversibly triggers the main alarm and thedoor guard releases the handle. The basic functions of the EH-RadioDoor Guard are the same as already described.It is used when the signal needs to be forwarded to an externalalarm system, whether at theporter, nurse, or janitor's office.
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Prod.-Nr.: 990100
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€667.83*
Color: RAL 6029 | Modification: no | Pre-alarm: yes | Variants: none | Versions: Base
GfS Exit Control Window PLUS, with profile half-cylinder flexible right/left, external power supply terminal, RAL 6029
The GfS Exit Control Window - One Device for All Windows Variant: GfS Exit Control Window PLUSEmergency exits in escape routes must always be free and easily accessible for everyone without any tools. This also applies to secondary escape routes. To prevent unauthorized use of these exits, they should be secured. For many years, the variants of the GfS Door Guard family have proven effective for this purpose. Often, the secondary escape route leads through a window or a patio door to the outside. To ensure that no one enters or exits unauthorized, grants access to others, or endangers children, these emergency exits must also be secured. The SolutionEmergency exits in escape routes must always be free and easily accessible for everyone without any tools. This also applies to secondary escape routes. To prevent unauthorized use of these exits, they should be secured. For many years, the variants of the GfS Door Guard family have proven effective for this purpose. Often, the secondary escape route leads through a window or a patio door to the outside. To ensure that no one enters or exits unauthorized, grants access to others, or endangers children, these emergency exits must also be secured. • NEW flexible strike angle optimizes planning: One device for all windows• Easy installation on common window models• Ideal for retrofitting• No electrical installation required as it is battery-operated• Pictograms included• Approx. 95 dB/1 m• Permanent open function• In compliance with DIN EN 179• High deterrent against misuse• Durable due to robust metal housing• Adhesive plate optional for easy, drill-free installation The handle is secured by the GfS Exit Control Window.However, the window can still be opened in an emergencywith a single opening movement by turning thehandle. By turning the window handle, the GfSExit Control Window is activated. An alarm sounds,which can only be reset with the device key. The GfS Exit Control Window can be set to permanent openby turning the device key 180 degrees.This allows the window to be opened without an alarm,for example, for ventilation.
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Prod.-Nr.: 915110
€523.60*
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GfS Exit Control Window PRAXIS, with profile half-cylinder flexible right/left, battery monitoring, RAL 6029
The GfS Exit Control Window - One Device for All Windows Variant: GfS Exit Control Window PRAXISEmergency exits in escape routes must always be free and easily accessible for everyone without any tools. This also applies to secondary escape routes. To prevent unauthorized use of these exits, they should be secured. For many years, the variants of the GfS Door Guard family have proven themselves for this purpose. Often, the secondary escape route leads through a window or a patio door to the outside. To ensure that no one enters or exits unauthorized, grants access to others, or endangers children, these emergency exits must also be secured. The SolutionEmergency exits in escape routes must always be free and easily accessible for everyone without any tools. This also applies to secondary escape routes. To prevent unauthorized use of these exits, they should be secured. For many years, the variants of the GfS Door Guard family have proven themselves for this purpose. Often, the secondary escape route leads through a window or a patio door to the outside. To ensure that no one enters or exits unauthorized, grants access to others, or endangers children, these emergency exits must also be secured. • NEW flexible strike angle optimizes planning: One device for all windows• Easy installation on common window models• Ideal for retrofitting• No electrical installation required as it is battery-operated• Pictograms included• Approx. 95 dB/1 m• Permanent open function• In compliance with DIN EN 179• High deterrent against misuse• Durable due to robust metal housing• Adhesive plate optional for easy, drill-free installation The handle is secured by the GfS Exit Control Window.However, the window can still be opened in an emergencywith a single opening movement by turning thehandle. By turning the window handle, the GfSExit Control Window is activated. An alarm sounds,which can only be reset with the device key. The GfS Exit Control Window can be set to permanent openby turning the device key 180 degrees.This allows the window to be opened without an alarm,for example, for ventilation.
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Prod.-Nr.: 915100
€487.42*