Fire safety-Antipanic

Fire safety-Antipanic

In case of fire the sharp necessity of emergency door opening arises. State Construction Regulations and Ukrainian Code of Fire Security prescribe to install the systems, that can be easily opened and won't hamper the movement of people in the emergency exits, halls and starewells in event of fire. But often evacuation is impossible through special gangways because of psychological stress, that appears by people, who find theirselves near the flame, or caustic flame and high temperature don't allow them to open the door using ordinary methods. Panic arises, that often leads to casualties. In such situations a standard lock only hinders from opening the door.
In order to solve this problem, key producers of door accessories develop and manufacture special antipanic tools for emergency door opening.
From practical point of view, antipanic system is a kind of lever, and if it is pushed, all door locking mechanisms are opened. The lever should be handy and ergonomic, and it doesn't need any special force or training for user. Also special handles for invalids are developed.
training for user. Also special handles for invalids are developed. Antipanic system can be accessed outside the door, and special door-handle and fireproof lock with cylinder are installed tobring it about. Those extra tools allow to open the door using common key, if this door is used not only as emergency exit, but also as usual doorway. This system can have 7 shutting points.
There are electronic and mechanical antipanic systems.