EN 1155:1997
(Main)Building hardware - Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors - Requirements and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
Please read the qualifying note at the end of the summary of the directive. This European Standard specifies requirements for separate hold-open devices and also for hold-open mechanisms incorporated in a door closer. Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors manufactured according to this European Standard can hold a swing door at a fixed position or can allow the door to swing freely. In each case interruption of the electrical supply will cause the controlled door to close positively. Electrically powered hold-open devices manufactured in accordance with this European Standard are recommended for use wherever there is a requirement for reliable hold-open and release of self closing fire/smoke door assemblies. Whilst these devices can incorporate smoke or fire detection elements, the performance of those particular elements is outside of the scope of this European Standard. NOTE : The series of European Standards EN 54 covers the requirements, test methods and performance criteria of resettable smoke/fire detectors.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 20-May-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Nov-1997
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 33/WG 4 - Building hardware
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 08-Mar-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2004/108/EC - Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EECOJ Ref: C, C 225 OJ Date: 25-Sep-2007
Not Harmonized2004/108/EU - DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EECOJ Ref: C, C 225 OJ Date: 25-Sep-2007
Harmonized Standard2014/30/EU - Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (recast)OJ Ref: C, C 173 OJ Date: 13-May-2016
Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eecOJ Ref: C, C 259 OJ Date: 08-Aug-2014
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction productsOJ Ref: C, C 139 OJ Date: 08-Jun-2005
Not Harmonized89/336/EEC - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
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Overview
EN 1155:1997 (CEN) - "Building hardware - Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors - Requirements and test methods" is a European Standard that specifies functional requirements and test methods for electrically powered hold-open devices used on swing doors. It covers both separate hold-open devices and hold-open mechanisms incorporated in door closers. The standard is intended to ensure reliable hold-open and positive release behavior, particularly for self-closing fire and smoke door assemblies.
Note: consult the qualifying note at the start of the directive summary for any specific applicability or exceptions.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope of devices: Applies to standalone electrically powered hold-open devices and integrated hold-open mechanisms in door closers for swing doors.
- Operational modes: Devices may hold a door at a fixed position or permit it to swing freely while held.
- Fail-safe behavior: Interruption of the electrical supply must cause the controlled door to close positively - a critical safety requirement for fire and smoke doors.
- Intended use: Recommended for reliable hold-open and release of self-closing fire/smoke door assemblies.
- Detection elements: Devices may incorporate smoke or fire detection elements, but the performance and testing of those detectors are outside EN 1155’s scope.
- Test methods: The standard includes defined test procedures to verify performance and compliance (functional tests, release behavior, durability, etc.). Specific detector standards (e.g., resettable smoke/fire detectors) are covered by other standards such as EN 54.
Applications
- Specifying and testing electrically powered hold-open devices for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.
- Ensuring compliant hold-open and release performance on fire doors, smoke doors, and other self-closing swing doors.
- Used by manufacturers to design and certify products, architects and specifiers to select compliant hardware, and fire safety engineers and inspectors to assess installation safety.
- Relevant to installers, maintenance teams, and facility managers responsible for door hardware reliability and emergency egress performance.
Who uses this standard
- Hardware manufacturers and product designers
- Building services and fire safety consultants
- Architects and specification writers
- Door installers, testers, and maintenance personnel
- Regulatory bodies and building inspectors
Related standards
- EN 54 series - covers requirements and test methods for resettable smoke/fire detectors (detection elements referenced but not covered by EN 1155)
Keywords: EN 1155, electrically powered hold-open devices, swing doors, door closers, fire door hardware, smoke door, requirements and test methods, CEN standard.
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- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1155:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Building hardware - Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors - Requirements and test methods". This standard covers: Please read the qualifying note at the end of the summary of the directive. This European Standard specifies requirements for separate hold-open devices and also for hold-open mechanisms incorporated in a door closer. Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors manufactured according to this European Standard can hold a swing door at a fixed position or can allow the door to swing freely. In each case interruption of the electrical supply will cause the controlled door to close positively. Electrically powered hold-open devices manufactured in accordance with this European Standard are recommended for use wherever there is a requirement for reliable hold-open and release of self closing fire/smoke door assemblies. Whilst these devices can incorporate smoke or fire detection elements, the performance of those particular elements is outside of the scope of this European Standard. NOTE : The series of European Standards EN 54 covers the requirements, test methods and performance criteria of resettable smoke/fire detectors.
Please read the qualifying note at the end of the summary of the directive. This European Standard specifies requirements for separate hold-open devices and also for hold-open mechanisms incorporated in a door closer. Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors manufactured according to this European Standard can hold a swing door at a fixed position or can allow the door to swing freely. In each case interruption of the electrical supply will cause the controlled door to close positively. Electrically powered hold-open devices manufactured in accordance with this European Standard are recommended for use wherever there is a requirement for reliable hold-open and release of self closing fire/smoke door assemblies. Whilst these devices can incorporate smoke or fire detection elements, the performance of those particular elements is outside of the scope of this European Standard. NOTE : The series of European Standards EN 54 covers the requirements, test methods and performance criteria of resettable smoke/fire detectors.
EN 1155:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.190 - Building accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1155:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 17372:2021, EN 15269-2:2024, EN 14637:2007, EN 1154:1996/A1:2002, EN 15269-3:2022, EN 14600:2005, EN 17610:2022, EN 16034:2014, EN 17020-5:2023, EN 17020-3:2022, EN 17020-1:2022, EN 1155:1997/A1:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1155:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2004/108/EC, 2004/108/EU, 2014/30/EU, 305/2011, 89/106/EEC, 89/336/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/101, M/404. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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