On CE marking, Andy Matthews, of HOPPE’s comments: “Traditionally, a specifier has had a choice between a complete kit of components from a single source for assembly as a tailormade doorset on site; or a door assembly comprising individual components for on-site assembly. From 1 July, while this did not change, it did become an offence to put a construction product into the market without a CE Mark if it’s covered by a hEn (Harmonised European Standard).
“This means that any door assembly, completed on site, comprising of components from more than one source cannot be CE Marked as it is not covered by a harmonised standard. This rule applies even if those component parts are themselves individually CE Marked.
“When it comes to compliance for external emergency exit door use, ask for a CE marked lockset to BS EN 179, and a Declaration of Performance (DoP) from your supplier. Even more simply, just select the ARRONE AR915 escape lock with one of our compatible HOPPE or ARRONE lever handles and AR228 spindle supplied as standard for your complete CE Marked Lockset.
www.hoppe.co.uk or call 01902 484 400.