Emergency exit covers in escape and rescue routes must operate reliably—365 days a year, at any time of day or night, regardless of weather conditions, and with minimal physical effort. Based on these essential safety requirements, ACO Passavant Detego develops custom-made covers for horizontal emergency exits, delivering solutions that combine precision engineering with dependable performance. You can count on us to provide the safest and most effective access systems for your emergency infrastructure.
Reliable covers and floor access doors for emergency exits
Planning for emergencies can be challenging—especially when human lives are at stake. In escape and rescue routes, even the smallest detail matters, including the choice of covers and floor access doors. The complexity lies in the fact that there is no universal regulation for horizontal covers in emergency exits.
Requirements vary depending on location and must comply with a wide range of standards and authorities: from state building codes and fire protection concepts to the EC Machinery Directive, and from the Employer’s Liability Insurance Association to police, fire departments, and insurance providers.
Who can keep track of it all?
ACO Passavant Detego can. From the very first enquiry, our team carefully analyzes all relevant conditions and ensures that everyone involved is informed about the necessary requirements—right from the planning stage.
Construction, installation, commissioning, and maintenance – all from one trusted source
As a full-service system provider, ACO Passavant Detego delivers complete customised solutions for emergency exits in virtually any size—from simple access points to large-scale floor access doors. We personally handle the professional installation of our covers to ensure everything functions exactly as it should.
Where required, we’ll also coordinate final approvals and inspections with the relevant authorities on your behalf.
To keep your systems running smoothly, we offer regular maintenance services for horizontal emergency exits and other floor access doors.
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Fully equipped emergency exits – from drive systems to warning devices
Emergency exits, escape routes, and rescue paths must function reliably at all times. They must be operable without excessive force—whether by rescue personnel from the outside, trained staff from the inside, or even untrained individuals. In some cases, activation via fire alarm systems or remote control may also be required.
ACO Passavant Detego makes all of this possible.
For emergency exits with assisted opening, we recommend hydraulic drive systems that remain functional even during power outages. Alternatively, counterbalance mechanisms can be used for smooth and safe operation.
To ensure emergency exits do not pose additional risks, we offer a range of safety-enhancing features:
- Automatically extending fall protection and handrails
- Visual and acoustic warning systems
- Optional extras such as watertight sealing, frost protection, truck accessibility, and heavy-load capability
Ideally, emergency exits remain unused and unobtrusive. That’s why we provide covers that blend seamlessly into their surroundings—from gratings to paving-compatible surfaces that integrate harmoniously with the environment.
