Standard Method of Tests for Door Closers Intended for Use with Swinging Doors

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC S133
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
21.080; 91.060.50
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

This Standard establishes requirements for door closers intended for use with swinging doors in fire separations and on exit doors.NOTE: Tests in this Standard are performed under laboratory conditions. In actual usage, results may vary because of installation, maintenance and environmental conditions.This Standard does not cover door closers equipped with hold-open features.This Standard does not cover spring hinges.The door closers covered by this Standard are intended for installation in accordance with NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives.The door closers covered by this Standard are intended for installation on interior doors and for interior mounting on exterior doors.The applicability of data from this Standard to a product in actual use is dependent on test specimens being representative of that product.

Project need:

The project is to update the title and scope of CAN/ULC-S133. This project is to also incorporate requirements from ULC/ORD-C228.

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