Code of practice for safe use of construction hoists

BS 7212:2016

British Standards Institution
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

For the installation, maintenance, examination and operation of construction hoists, including hoistway protection. With recommendations for selection, planning, siting, erection, alteration and dismantling of hoists. Details the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in all these activities. Also covers matters relating to temporary works, transporting scaffolding materials in hoists and driverless hoists.

History

Supersedes BS 7212:2006. Came into effect 31 January 2016. First published, December 1989. Second edition, July 2006. Third (present) edition, January 2016.

ISBN

9780580895524

Subjects

  • Lifting equipment
  • Building services
  • Liquid/gas supply
  • Water supply
  • Construction site equipment

Publisher History

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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