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Which steel doorset should I choose for an emergency exit door?
Start with this: an emergency exit door is not the place for “clever” security. It needs to let people out quickly and reliably, every time, under stress. In most cases that means certified escape hardware (panic bar/push pad as appropriate), the correct opening direction, and a doorset that is prepared in the factory so the hardware and reinforcements are correct. If the door also needs to be secure from the outside, that’s fine, but it must never compromise safe escape from the inside. The next question is whether it also needs to be fire rated, because many escape routes are part of a fire strategy and compartmentation. Then consider the day‑to‑day use: is it a high‑traffic staff exit, a loading bay personnel door, or a seldom‑used final exit? That affects closers, hold‑open devices, access control and durability. The “best” emergency exit steel doorset is the one that meets the life‑safety function first, then adds the right level of security and durability without creating a future maintenance headache.
