Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - lifts for the transport of persons and goods. Passenger and goods passenger lifts (Incorporating corrigendum April 2021) (Superseded but remains current)

BS EN 81-20:2020

British Standards Institution
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - lifts for the transport of persons and goods. Passenger and goods passenger lifts (Incorporating corrigendum April 2021) (Superseded but remains current) Download document

Document Status

Replaced, remains current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Applies to permanently installed new passenger or goods passenger lifts, with traction, positive or hydraulic drive, serving defined landing levels. Looks at significant hazards, safety requirements, protective measures, verification and information for use.

History

Superseded by BS EN ISO 8100-1:2026. Supersedes BS 8486-1:2007+A1:2011, BS 8486-2:2007+A1:2011, and BS EN 81-20:2014. Amendment dated 30 April 2021 - Correction to supersession details in national foreword.

ISBN

9780539176773

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Electrical services
  • Internal transport - lifts, escalators and moving walks

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

Information

NBS

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.

Accuris

We connect trusted knowledge to customers' workflows – mitigating risk, increasing efficiency and accelerating innovation For more than 60 years, leading R&D and engineering-intensive organizations have relied on us to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects and new products. We deliver an unparalleled combination of technical content and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to surface answers from the vast universe of technical knowledge, both inside and outside the organization. In a single interface, we connect the dots between information scattered across many different sources, allowing technical professionals to make better, more informed decisions faster.