Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Electric and hydraulic service lifts (+A1:2008) (Incorporating corrigendum July 2009)

BS EN 81-3:2000

British Standards Institution
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Electric and hydraulic service lifts (+A1:2008) (Incorporating corrigendum July 2009) Download document

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Current

Supplement

British Standards Extra Supplement

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BS EN

Abstract

Applies to new electric service lifts with traction or positive drive, or hydraulic service lifts defined as lifting equipment, serving defined landing levels, having a car, suspended by ropes or chains or supported by a ram and moving between rigid vertical guide rails, or guide rails whose inclination to the vertical does not exceed 15°. Relates to service lifts with rated load not greater than 300kg and not intended for moving persons.

History

Supersedes BS 5655-3:1989. Amendment dated 30 April 2009 - Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2008, and alignment of BSI and CEN publication dates. Amendment dated 31 March 2010 - Implementation of CEN corrigendum July 2009.

ISBN

9780580685163

Subjects

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

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