Escape door control

Find out what an escape door control unit is, how it works and where it is used.

15 January 2025 Fire Safety

Escape door control systems play a crucial role when it comes to protecting human life in emergencies. But what exactly is meant by this term and how do these systems work?

What is an escape door control unit?

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The term ‘escape door control’ describes a system that monitors the opening mechanism of escape doors and other emergency exits and activates them if necessary. The aim is to ensure a smooth and safe escape route for everyone in a building in the event of a hazardous situation.

How an escape door control unit works

The core task of an escape door control unit is to unlock and open escape doors immediately in the event of an alarm so that people can get to safety quickly. To do this, the system is connected to various sensors that recognise dangers such as fire or smoke. As soon as an alarm is triggered, the control system transmits the signal to the locking mechanisms of the escape doors, which are then unlocked.

Modern escape door control units also offer manual control functions. This allows employees or security staff to open or close the doors as required via a control unit. Some systems also allow individual time schedules to be programmed to automatically unlock escape doors at specific opening times.

Areas of application for escape door control units

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Escape door controls are used wherever many people come together in a confined space and need to be evacuated quickly in the event of a hazardous situation.

Typical areas of application are

  • Public buildings
  • Shopping centres, cinemas, theatres or sports halls
  • Hospitals and retirement homes
  • Schools and nurseries

Professional solutions for your escape and rescue routes

As fire protection experts, we offer you the installation and maintenance of escape route terminals and door monitors.

Escape route terminals offer flexible use of electrically locked emergency exit doors for authorised persons. According to current regulations, they must be inspected regularly, at least every 12 months, by an expert. Our experienced fire protection team will carry out these inspections for you to ensure that your escape and rescue routes are fully functional at all times.

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We can also install and maintain door guards for you. They monitor the opening status of emergency exit doors and secure them against unauthorised use. We ensure that your door guards are installed correctly and function perfectly.

Benefit from our expertise and contact us now for a no-obligation consultation.

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