Guide to BS EN 12209:2003
Guide to BS EN 12209:2003
BS EN 12209:2003 is the European standard covering mechanically operated locks, latches and locking plates. This standard covers requirements and test methods for all types of mechanical lock or latch including associated or separately supplied locking plates.
| 2 | H | 8 | 1 | 0 | F | 7 | B | A | 2 | 0 |
| DIGIT 1 | DIGIT 2 | DIGIT 3 | DIGIT 4 | DIGIT 5 | DIGIT 6 | DIGIT 7 | DIGIT 8 | DIGIT 9 | DIGIT 1O | DIGIT 11 |
DIGIT 1 - Category of Use
Grade 1: Low frequency of use, e.g. residential doors
Grade 2: Medium frequency of use, e.g. office doors
Grade 3: High frequency of use, e.g. doors in public
DIGIT 2 - Durability
| Number of Cycles |
Side Load None |
Side Load 10N | Side Load 25N | Side Load 50N | Side Load 120N |
|
50,000 100,000 200,000 |
Grade A Grade B Grade C |
Grade F Grade G Grade H |
- Grade L Grade M |
- Grade R Grade S |
- Grade W Grade X |
DIGIT 3 - Door Mass and Closing Force
| Maximum Closing Force | Door Mass | ||
| Up to 100 kg | Up to 200 kg | Above 200 kg | |
|
15 N 25 N |
Grade 7 Grade 4 |
Grade 8 Grade 5 |
Grade 9 Grade 6 |
DIGIT 4 - Suitability for use on Fire Doors
Grade 0: Not approved for use on fire/smoke
resisting door assemblies.
Grade 1: Suitable for use on fire/smoke
resisting door assemblies
DIGIT 5 - Saftey
No Requirement
DIGIT 6 - Corrosion Resistance
| Corrosion Resistance (NSS) | Temperature Resistance | |
| No Requirement | -20deg C to +80deg C | |
|
No Requirement 24 Hours 48 Hours 96 Hours |
Grade 0 Grade A Grade B Grade C |
- - Grade E Grade F |
DIGIT 7 - Security and Drill Resistance
| Security Level | No Drilling Requirement | Drilling Requirement |
|
Minimum Low Medium High Very High |
Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 |
- - - Grade 5 Grade 7 |
DIGIT 8 - Field of Door Application
15 grades of door application are identified below
| Grade | Type | Application 1 | Application 2 | Application 3 |
| A | Mortice | Unrestricted | ||
| B | Mortice | Hinged door | ||
| C | Mortice | Sliding door | ||
| D | Rim | Sliding door | ||
| E | Rim | Hinged door | ||
| F | Rim | Sliding door | ||
| G | Bored lock | Unrestricted | ||
| H | Mortice | Hinged door | Supported | |
| J | Rim | Hinged door | Inwards | |
| K | Mortice | Hinged door | Locked from Inside | |
| L | Mortice | Sliding door | Locked from Inside | |
| M | Rim | Hinged door | Locked from Inside | |
| N | Rim | Sliding door | Locked from Inside | |
| P | Mortice | Hinged door | Supported | Locked from Inside |
| R | Rim | Hinged door | Inwards | Locked from Inside |
DIGIT 9 - Type of Key and Locking
Grade 0: Not applicable
Grade A: Cylinder lock or latch; manually locking
Grade B: Cylinder lock or latch; automatically locking
Grade C: Cylinder lock or latch; manually locking with intermediate locking
Grade D: Lever lock or latch; manually locking
Grade E: Lever lock or latch; automatically locking
Grade F: Lever lock or latch; manually locking with intermediate locking
Grade G: Lock or latch without key operation; manually locking
DIGIT 10 - Type of Spindle Operation
Grade 0: Lock without follower
Grade 1: Lock with sprung lever or knob
Grade 2: Lock with light unsprung lever
Grade 3: Lock with heavy unsprung lever
Grade 4: Lock with manufacturer’s own
DIGIT 11 - Key Identification
| Minimum Number Detainers | Limited Differs | Extended Number Effective Differs |
|
No Requirement Three Five Six Seven Eight |
0 A B D F - |
- - C D G F |