Panic terminals according to EN 13637 ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED EMERGENCY EXIT SYSTEMS FOR DOORS IN ESCAPE ROUTES EN 13637 Why are electrically controlled emergency exit systems required? Many projects need escape routes that guaran- tee quick escape out of the building during an emergency. In many cases, however, the direct release of an escape door is a security risk. The new standard EN 13637 enables the electronic control of panic bar systems on escape doors. This gives building owners, operators and plan- ners more control over escape doors and escape routes without compromising safety or the possi- bility of escape in an emergency. What´s new about it? EN 13637 is a harmonized standard. It becomes binding upon publication in the Official Journal of the EU (OJEU). However, it is currently not clear when the publication will be. In general, there is a coexistence phase after publication in which, in addition to EN 13637, for example, local stand- ards (e.g. the German EltVTR) are also valid. How was EN 13637 implemented in the various EU countries before? In some countries within the European Union there were so far no standards for correspond- ing products. In many cases special solutions were created that have little to do with a security aspect and could endanger human lives. To show you which solutions will be used in the future according to EN13637, we have schematically created up-to-date solutions. 2