Why and when do I need a door guard?

  • Legal basis

    According to § 823 I BGB, owners or operators of publicly accessible Buildings have a duty to ensure public safety . This means that all reasonable measures must be taken to protect visitors or customers from hazards.

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  • Example : Model regulation on the construction and operation of retail establishments

    According to § 15 According to MVKVO paragraph (3), doors in escape routes must open in the direction of escape. During operating hours, the doors of the respective escape routes must be easily opened from the inside at all times and to their full width. Electric locking mechanisms for doors in escape routes are only permitted if the doors can be opened at any time in case of emergency.

    What is a retail outlet?
    Retail outlets include, for example, supermarkets, discount stores, drugstores, DIY stores, fashion stores, shoe stores, shopping centers and similar establishments....

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  • Notbeleuchtung Hörsaal

    Example : Model regulations on the construction and operation of assembly venues

    According to § 9 According to MVStättVO paragraph (3), doors in escape routes must open in the direction of escape. While people are in the assembly venue, the doors of the respective escape routes must be easily opened from the inside at all times and to their full width.

    What is an assembly venue?
    Meeting places include, among others, cinemas, theaters, restaurants, sports facilities....

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  • Notbeleuchtung Sicherheitsbeleuchtung

    Example: Model Accommodation Establishment Ordinance

    According to § 12, accommodation establishments may Paragraph (1) Doors in escape routes must not be blocked and must be easily opened from the inside.

    What is an accommodation establishment?
    Accommodation establishments include hotels, hostels, motels, youth hostels, guesthouses & AirBnBs with 12 or more guest beds.

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  • Notbeleuchtung Sicherheitsbeleuchtung

    Example: Legal basis under labor law

    The Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV §4 paragraph 4 – escape and rescue routes) and the Technical Rules for Workplaces (ASR A2.3 §4) require that escape routes be unobstructed.

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  • Conclusion

    Emergency exits and escape doors on escape routes must be able to be opened at all times without keys, tools or great effort.
    They must not be locked.

    To secure doors in escape routes and emergency exits, there is the AlertLatch door guard.

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Why should I use a one-handed door guard?

AlertLatch Einhand-Türwächter mit Voralarm oval - Komplett-Set - gleichschließender Zylinder - AlertLatch

Are swiveling door guards allowed?
In escape and rescue routes, or at emergency exits, the emergency exit devices ( lever handles or door handles ) must be designed in accordance with DIN EN 179:2008 ( Locks and building hardware — Emergency exit devices with lever handle or push plate for doors in escape routes ) 4.1.4 so that the door can be released with only one downward movement ( pushing the handle downwards ). Our AlertLatch door guard ensures this.

You can find our models in our Door Guard category.

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