BHMA A156-3:2014 pdf download.AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR EXIT DEVICES
8.2 Exit Tests
8.2.1 With the door latched, the actuating bar shall be depressed by a force not to exceed 151bf. (67N) until the latch clears the strike. The measurement shall be taken at the center and 1.5 in. (38 mm) from each end on the actuating surface perpendicular to the door in the direction of swing. The actuating surface shall be visually and physically distinct from the rest of the device. Portions of the actuating bar which are below 30 in. (750mm) and more than 48 in. (1250mm) above the floor when installed per the manufacturer's templating are exempt from this requirement.
8.2.2 Using the setup and procedure in 8.2.1, apply a horizontal 250 lbf (1110 N) to the door approximately 3 in. (76 mm) from the latch edge and 40 in. (1020 mm) from the floor in the direction of the door swing. With the door latched, repeat the test in 8.2.1. The actuating bar shall be depressed by a force as listed below and the door swung open.
8.3 Outside Pull Tests
8.3.1 A force as listed below shall be exerted on the door approximately 3 in. (76 mm) from the latch edge and 40 in. (1020 mm) from the floor in an effort to simulate the door being pulled open. The door shall not open and the device shall function after release of the force. Repeat the test in 8.2.1.
8.3.2 Removable mullions shall be tested on a pair of doors with both leaves closed and with rim devices installed. Both devices shall be tested independently as outlined in Outside Pull Test 8..3.1. The doors shall not open and the devices shall function after release of the force. Repeat the test in 8.2.1.
8.4 Inside Pull Test (Grades 1 & 2) A force as listed below shall be applied at the center of the actuating bar. The force shall be exerted perpendicular to the door in the opposite direction of swing. The device shall function after the force is removed. For devices with actuating bars, which are capable of being locked down, the test shall be repeated with the actuating bar locked down. Repeat the test in 8.2.1. Exception: This test is not applicable for devices with activating mechanisms where the pull force cannot be applied simulating exertion with a person's hands.
8.5 Push Test (Grades 1 & 2) With the actuating bar free and the door securely fastened to prevent its swinging open, apply a force as listed below at the center of the actuating bar perpendicular to the door in the direction of swing. After the force is removed, repeat the test in 8.2.1. If, when a crossbar is depressed, there is clearance between the bar and the door, it shall be a minimumof 1 in. (25 mm). Any gap shall not trap a test rod of 0.375 in. (10 mm) diameter at any position of the bar travel during the operation of the exit device resulting in the failure of the device to operate.BHMA A156-3 pdf download.