This Malaysian Standard specifies requirements for controlled door closing devices for swing doors, such devices being mounted on or in the frame, on or in the door, or in the floor.
This standard is limited to manually operated doors closing devices where the energy for closing is generated by the user upon opening the door, such that when the door is released, it returns to a closed position, in a controlled manner. Devices such as spring hinges, which do not exert a checking control during door closing, are outside the scope of this standard. Door closing devices (door closers) manufactured in accordance with this standard shall be used for reliable closing control of a door.
Door closers incorporating electrically powered hold-open mechanisms, are covered by EN 1155.