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Our door guards secure emergency exits in accordance with standards, prevent misuse, and ensure a clear escape path in an emergency. Ideal for schools, daycare centers, nursing homes, public buildings, industry, warehouses, and areas with public traffic.

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Why is securing escape routes so important?

In everyday life, emergency exits are often opened or blocked unnoticed. This reduces safety and can endanger lives in an emergency, potentially leading to legal consequences.

  • False alarms due to unauthorized opening

  • Misuse of emergency exits

  • Unclear requirements and lack of clarification

  • Hidden Security Risks

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Which door guard is right for your emergency exit?

Not every building needs the same solution. That's why there are AlertLatch models for basic protection, additional deterrence, and digital surveillance.

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Why Door Guards Are the Right Choice for Emergency Exits

  • Maximum safety in everyday life and in emergencies

    Prevents unauthorized use, reduces false alarms

  • Standard-compliant escape route safety

    Compatible with DIN EN 179 / ASR A2.3

  • Easy assembly & maintenance

    No power connection required, low maintenance costs

  • Fast one-handed operation

    Legally required and intuitive

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Door Guardn Emergency Exit: What to consider when choosing?

Anyone looking for a door guard for an emergency exit should not only consider the price. What is crucial is the door situation and how the emergency exit is used in everyday life. For infrequently used doors, a basic door alarm may be the right choice. In schools, daycare centers, nursing homes, or public buildings, a door alarm with a pre-alarm is often useful because even an incipient operation generates attention.

For multiple locations or doors that are difficult to see, a mobile door alarm can offer advantages, as alarm and status information becomes available remotely. In the case of panic bars, glass doors, fire doors, or special door fittings, the specific installation situation should be checked beforehand.

An emergency exit door alarm should always match the door, the fitting, the use of the building, and the escape route situation. Therefore, if in doubt, a product comparison or personal consultation is recommended.

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Frequently asked questions about door guards & escape route security

What is a door guard?

A door guard is a security solution for doors that should not be used uncontrolled in everyday life. A door guardian is particularly often used on emergency exits and escape routes to make unauthorized openings audible or visible.

What is an emergency exit door alarm used for?

A door alarm on an emergency exit helps to detect misuse, accidental opening, or unnoticed door operation. The escape route should remain usable in an emergency.

When do I need an emergency exit door guardn?

An emergency exit door guardian is useful when an exit needs to be secured in everyday use, but must remain quickly accessible in an emergency. Typical deployment locations include schools, daycares, public buildings, nursing homes, warehouses, technical rooms, and commercial properties.

Which door guard is right for my application?

That depends on the place of use. A basic door guard is suitable for the basic securing of emergency exits. A door guard with pre-alarm is useful in heavily frequented areas where incorrect operation or misuse should be detected early. A mobile door guard is particularly suitable when multiple locations need to be monitored or events need to be centrally visible.

What is the difference between Basic, Pre-Alarm, and Cellular?

The Basic Door Guard protects the emergency exit with its fundamental function. The Pre-Alarm Door Guard supplements this function with additional deterrence for particularly busy areas. The easy-NB Door Guardn also offers digital functions such as alarm notifications via SMS or email, and the easy-NB web app. This transforms local security into a central monitoring solution.

Would a door guard obstruct the emergency exit in an emergency?

No. A door guard must not unnecessarily impede escape in an emergency. One-hand operation ensures that the emergency exit remains quick and easy to use in the event of danger. This is precisely one of the central reasons why this solution makes sense in everyday life and in an emergency.

Are door guards approved according to DIN EN 179?

DIN EN 179 regulates emergency exit devices with a lever handle or push pad for doors on escape routes. Door guardians are not explicitly described there as a separate product category. Therefore, the question cannot simply be answered with yes or no. In individual cases, it is important that the emergency exit remains safely usable and that the relevant door situation is correctly assessed.

Are there door guards for panic bars too?

Yes. There are special models for doors with panic bars. These are useful for particularly high-traffic areas and combine escape route requirements with additional everyday security.

How is it assembled?

For installation, DIY skills and a basic set of tools are recommended. In addition, AlertLatch provides video and operating instructions to facilitate installation. An annual inspection and maintenance are recommended.