Description
The Emergency Exit Door MEK-1009 is a fire-rated galvanised steel door built for emergency exits that must stay secure day to day yet open instantly when people need to evacuate. It pairs with panic bar hardware and is tested to UL 10C and NFPA 252. MEK Uganda supplies it for commercial, industrial and public buildings.
Key Features
- Supports free egress at all times while the door stays secured: normally locked, access by valid credential, exit always available
- Compatible with EN 179 emergency exit devices and EN 1125 panic exit devices
- Opens outward from the inside without keys, tools or special knowledge, in line with OSHA exit-door guidance
- Flat-mounting design and polarised locking connectors for option boards simplify installation
- Galvanised steel leaf and frame with pre-fitted smoke seals
- Custom sizes for openings of varying dimensions on the same floor
Technical Specifications
- Door thickness: 45–75 mm
- Maximum size: Widths up to 4’0″, heights up to 8’0″; double-door configurations for widths above 4′
- Single door leaf: 44 mm thick, clear opening up to 1200 mm × 2850 mm (max. 3.5 m²)
- Face and back: 1.2 mm galvanised steel, RAL colour to customer choice
- Sub-frame: 2 mm folded galvanised steel U-channel
- Frame: 1.2 mm galvanised steel; clamp/wrap-around or fixed single/double rebate
- Smoke seal: Pre-fitted, to BS 476: Part 31.1 and BS EN 1634-3
- Hinges: 3–4 per door, CE marked, EN 1935:2002 Grade 13 or 14, satin stainless steel
- Door closer: Dorma TS72 / TS83 / TS93 / ITS96 or equivalent
- Glazing: 8 mm, 180-minute fire rated
- Kick plates: Brushed stainless steel, 200 mm standard height
- Finish: Standard RAL range, matt (30% gloss), minimum 40 microns over anti-rust primer
- Fire resistance: Up to 4 hours available
- Tested ratings: 30 to 120 minutes, third-party tested to UL 10C and NFPA 252
- Standards: NFPA 80, NFPA 252, UL 10B, UL 10C
Applications
- Factories, warehouses and industrial plants
- Office blocks and commercial buildings
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Schools and universities
- Shopping malls, supermarkets and other public buildings
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the MEK-1009 be fitted with a panic bar?
Yes. The door is designed as an emergency exit door with panic bar hardware and is compatible with EN 1125 panic exit devices and EN 179 emergency exit devices, along with door closers.
What fire rating does the Emergency Exit Door MEK-1009 have?
MEK doors are third-party tested for 30 to 120 minutes to UL 10C and NFPA 252, and fire resistance of up to 4 hours is available depending on construction.
How much does the Emergency Exit Door MEK-1009 cost in Uganda?
Pricing depends on size, fire rating and hardware. Contact MEK Uganda for a quotation based on your opening schedule.
To request a quotation or technical consultation, contact MEK Uganda at sales@mek.co.ug.
