Organisations responsible for building safety are being urged to review their escape door arrangements following updated guidance under NSI certification standards.
While the core standards – BS EN 179, BS EN 1125 and BS EN 13637 – have been established for some time, their application is now under greater scrutiny following their formal inclusion within NSI NCP 109 requirements from October 2025, particularly where access control systems are involved.
This has led to increased attention on how escape doors are classified, specified, and operated in practice, with many organisations now reassessing whether existing systems meet current expectations. Not all legacy doors require replacement. However, where doors form part of an escape route, they must meet the relevant standards, and some existing systems may need to be upgraded to remain compliant.
Tony Easingwood, Senior Account Manager and Technical Lead commented “Many organisations are surprised to learn that systems previously considered acceptable may no longer meet current expectations. Our role as an NSI-approved provider is to give clear, practical guidance, helping customers make informed decisions and avoid compliance issues further down the line.”
To help address this, Advantex is hosting a practical webinar in partnership with Abloy UK, bringing together both technical and commercial insight.
The session, held on Wednesday 27 May at 10am, will feature Pat Jefferies alongside our own Steve Dobby, and will focus on helping organisations, designers, and specifiers understand what has changed, where risks exist, and how to approach both new and existing environments with confidence.
For further information on the session or to register to attend, click here.
