CE & UKCA Marking Mandates for Architectural Door Lock Cylinders
Engineering Overview: Regulatory guide on CE and UKCA marking under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) for fire/smoke escape door lock cylinders.
Technical & Engineering Specifications
| Mandate Scope | Fire, Smoke, and Emergency Escape Doors |
|---|---|
| Conformity Marks | CE Marking (EU CPR 305/2011) & UKCA (UK MDR) |
| Attestation System | System 1 (Third-Party Notified Body Surveillance) |
| Harmonized Standard | EN 1303:2015 under Mandate M/101 |
Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
Lock cylinders specified for fire-rated doors and escape routes within the EU and UK must display CE and UKCA conformity markings.
Mandatory Declarations of Performance (DoP)
- Attestation System 1: Mandates initial type testing by a Notified Body and ongoing factory production control surveillance.
- Fire & Smoke Egress: Certifies the cylinder does not impede emergency door unlatching or burn through during structural fires.
Frequently Asked Engineering & Selection Questions
Q1: When is CE or UKCA marking legally required on a lock cylinder?
When the cylinder is installed on fire-rated doors, smoke containment doors, or emergency escape route doors in the EU or UK.