BS 8486-1:2007+ A1:2011

BRITISH STANDARD

Examination and test of

new lifts before putting
into service –
Specification for means of
determining compliance
with BS EN 81 –
Part 1: Electric lifts
ICS 91.140.90

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ISBN 978 0 580 71651 5

The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard:

Committee reference MHE/4
Draft for comment 06/30147218 DC; 10/30228280 DC

Publication history
First published August 2007

Amendments issued since publication

Amd. no. Date Text affected

A1 March 2011 References, Table 7, Table 8 and Table 12

(see foreword.)
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Contents
Foreword iii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 2
4 Examination and test of lifts and components 2
Annexes
Annex A (normative) Remote alarms 33
Annex B (normative) Accessibility to lifts 37
Annex C (normative) Vandalism 45
Annex D (normative) Fire-fighting lifts 53
Annex E (normative) Behaviour of lifts in the event of fire 63
Bibliography 66
List of figures
Figure 1 – Headroom clearances 14
Figure 2 – Pit clearances 14
List of tables
Table 1 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Basic
characteristics 3
Table 2A – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery
spaces – General 4
Table 2B – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery
spaces – Machinery in a machine room 6
Table 2C – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery
spaces – Machinery inside the well 7
Table 2D – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery
spaces – Machinery outside the well 10
Table 2E – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery
spaces – Pulley spaces 11
Table 3 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Well 12
Table 4 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Car,
inspection operation and entrance clearances 19
Table 5 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Suspension,
compensation, braking and traction 23
Table 6 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Safety
contacts and circuits 25
Table 7 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Car and
balancing weight safety gear and overspeed protection 26
Table 8 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts –
Measurement system parameters 29
Table 9 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Protective
devices 30
Table 10 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Electrical
wiring examination 31
Table 11 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts –
Documentation 31
Table 12 – Confirmation of conformity to BS EN 81 series
standards 32
Table A.1 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Alarm
systems 33

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Table B.1 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts for
use by disabled persons – Access to lift car 38
Table B.2 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts for
use by disabled persons – Control devices and key pads (general) 39
Table B.3 – Result of examination and test for electric passenger and
goods/passenger lifts – Lifts for use by disabled persons – Control
devices and signals (car and landing) 42
Table C.1 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
features to combat vandalism – Lift well 45
Table C.2 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery
spaces, pulley spaces and machinery cabinets 46
Table C.3 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
features to combat vandalism – Landing and car doors 47
Table C.4 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
features to combat vandalism – Car 49
Table C.5 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
features to combat vandalism – Car and landing fixtures 51
Table C.6 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
features to combat vandalism – Alarm sounder 52
Table C.7 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
features to combat vandalism – Steel work 52
Table C.8 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
features to combat vandalism – Signs and markings 52
Table C.9 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
features to combat vandalism – Documentation 52
Table D.1 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
fire-fighting controls – General 54
Table D.2 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
fire-fighting controls – Means of rescue 55
Table D.3 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
fire-fighting controls – Heat and smoke protection 56
Table D.4 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
fire-fighting controls – Control and communication systems 57
Table E.1 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
recall systems – General characteristics 63
Table E.2 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
recall systems – Behaviour 64
Table E.3 – Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with
recall systems – Documentation 65

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover,
pages i to v, a blank page, pages 1 to 67 and a back cover.

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Foreword
Publishing information
This part of BS 8486 is published by BSI and came into effect
on 31 August 2007. It was prepared by Technical Committee MHE/4,
Lifts, hoists and escalators. A list of organizations represented on this
committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession
BS 8486-1:2007+A1:2011 supersedes BS 8486-1:2007, which is
withdrawn.
BS 8486-1:2007 superseded BS 5655-10.1.1:1995 and
PAS 32-1:1999 with regard to the testing of new lifts installations.
BS 5655-10.1.1:1995 and PAS 32-1:1999 were declared obsolescent but
remain available for the testing of existing lift installations.

Relationship with other publications

BS 8486 is published in two parts:
• Part 1: Electric lifts;
• Part 2: Hydraulic lifts.
This part of BS 8486 is intended to be read in conjunction with
!BS EN 81-1:1998+A3:2009" , BS EN 81-28:2003, BS EN 81-70:2003,
BS EN 81-71:2005, BS EN 81-72:2003 and BS EN 81-73:2005.

Information about this document

BS 8486-1:2007 superseded both BS 5655-10.1.1 and PAS 32-1
with regard to the testing of new lift installations . The principal
changes from the two preceding standards were the additional
tests required to demonstrate conformity to BS EN 81-1:1998 and its
amendment to include machine-room-less lifts, and the inclusion of
tests to demonstrate conformity to BS EN 81-28, BS EN 81-70,
BS EN 81-71, BS EN 81-72 and BS EN 81-73.
Due to the changes in technology since the first publication of
BS EN 81-1, certain types of lift are no longer found to be in common
use. For this reason the following types of lift drive mechanisms, whilst
presently included in BS EN 81-1 and BS 5655-10.1.1, are excluded
from the scope of this part of BS 8486:
a) positive drive lifts by use of drum and ropes;
b) positive drive lifts by use of sprocket and chains;
c) rack and pinion lifts conforming to DD 222.
The Lifts Directive 95/16/EC [1] requires the installer of a lift to take
responsibility for its design, manufacture, installation and placing upon
the market.
For conformity assessment the Lifts Directive requires that before
placing upon the market and putting into service a lift shall have
undergone certain procedures including inspection and test.

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The inspection and test procedures may be undertaken by the installer
provided that:
1) the installer can demonstrate the necessary expertise by having an
appropriate quality assurance system; and either
2) the lift conforms to a harmonized standard; or
3) the lift has an EC Design Examination Certificate from a Notified
Body.
The level of quality assurance can vary in accordance with which
conformity assessment route applies, details of which are given in
BS EN ISO 9000.
In order to prove the competence of the persons carrying out the testing
of the lift it is necessary that they operate in accordance with a quality
assurance system, monitored by a Notified Body, under the
requirements of the Lifts Regulations 1997 [2]. It might be necessary to
make available certification of the quality assurance system in order to
prove compliance.
NOTE Notified Bodies testing lift installations are expected to use the test
report produced by the NBL Forum.
This part of BS 8486 specifies a means of determining compliance with
BS EN 81-1. It does not cover every clause in BS EN 81-1 as many
requirements are covered by the installer’s quality control procedures.
This part of BS 8486 covers the tests in BS EN 81-1:1998, Annex D, as
well as tests that do not fall within the installer’s quality control system;
for example, the depth of the pit to ensure conformity to arrangement
drawings.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by Amendment
No. 1:2011 is indicated in the text by tags !". Minor editorial
changes are not tagged. The principal changes introduced by
Amendment A1 are to include verification of uncontrolled
movement protection.
Use of this document
It has been assumed in the preparation of this British Standard that the
execution of its provisions will be entrusted to appropriately qualified
and experienced people, for whose use it has been produced.
Attention is particularly drawn to the recommendations for safe working
practices provided in BS 7255.
BSI permits the reproduction of the tables in this part of BS 8486. This
reproduction is only permitted where it is necessary for the user to
record findings on the tables during each application of the standard.
The following documents are required for the examination and tests to
be carried out:
• general arrangement drawing;
• electrical schematic drawing;
• copies of test certificates;
• Notified Body approvals (if applicable).
This document is not applicable to existing lifts, although it may be used
as guidance when examining and testing lifts that have been modified or
repaired in accordance with BS 5655-11. It may also be applied to
existing lifts that are upgraded in accordance with BS EN 81-80, where,
for example, components fitted that were not available at the time of
installation require examination and test, such as ascending car
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Test procedures for existing installations are given in the standards that
were current at the time of installation. These include:
• BS 2655-7:1970 for lifts installed in accordance with the BS 2655
series;
• BS 5655-10:1986 from 30 June 1986 for lifts installed in
accordance with the BS 5655 series;
• BS 5655-10.1.1:1995 from 15 July 1995 for lifts installed in
accordance with the BS 5655/BS EN 81 series;
• PAS 32-1:1999 from 15 June 1999 for lifts installed under the Lifts
Directive [1] in accordance with the BS EN 81 series.

Presentational conventions
The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright)
type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal
auxiliary verb is “shall”.
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is
presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a
normative element.
It is recognized that certain tests/checks can be carried out more
effectively before installation, and that others should only be made on
site. Answer boxes in this part of BS 8486 that contain a shaded square
imply that the test should be carried out on site.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity
from legal obligations.
Attention is particularly drawn to the following legislation:
• Lifts Regulations 1997 [2];
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995 [3];
• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 [4];
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 1992 [5];
• Electric Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 [6];
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 [7];
• !Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992 and subsequent
amendments [8]" ;
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 [9];
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 [10].

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1 Scope
This part of BS 8486 specifies one means of determining compliance
with the provisions for examination, testing and recording results for
new electric lifts specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, before being put into
service.
This part of BS 8486 does not cover the following types of lift or lift
equipment:
a) positive drive lifts by use of drum and ropes;
b) positive drive lifts by use of sprocket and chains;
c) rack and pinion lifts conforming to DD 222;
d) hydraulic lifts conforming to BS EN 81-2;
NOTE 1 Hydraulic lifts are covered in BS 8486-2.
e) Programmable Electronic Systems in Safety Related Applications
for Lifts (PESSRAL).
NOTE 2 Due to the varied nature of such equipment the
manufacturers of these systems should provide full details of the
means by which it can be tested. Since on site testing might not be
practical or possible, this may be verification of design as certified by
the party responsible for quality assurance under the Lifts
Regulations 1997 [1].
This part of BS 8486 also specifies a means of determining compliance
with the provisions for examination and testing of electric lifts specified
in:
1) BS EN 81-28:2003;
2) BS EN 81-70:2003;
3) BS EN 81-71:2005;
4) BS EN 81-72:2003;
5) BS EN 81-73:2005.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the
application of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
!BS EN 81-1:1998+A3:2009, Safety rules for the construction and
installation of lifts and service lifts – Part 1: Electric lifts 1)"
BS EN 81-28:2003, Safety rules for the construction and installation
of lifts and service lifts – Part 28: Remote alarms on passenger and
goods passenger lifts
BS EN 81-70:2003 incorporating Corrigendum No. 1 and Corrigendum
No. 2, Safety rules for the construction and installations of lifts –
Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts –
Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with
disability
BS EN 81-71:2005, Safety rules for the construction and installation
of lifts – Particular applications to passenger lifts and goods
passenger lifts – Part 71: Vandal resistant lifts

! 1) All references in the text to BS EN 81-1:1998 should be taken as referring

to BS EN 81-1:1998+A3:2009."
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BS EN 81-72:2003, Safety rules for the construction and installation

of lifts – Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger
lifts – Part 72: Firefighters lifts
BS EN 81-73:2005, Safety rules for the construction and installation
of lifts – Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger
lifts – Part 73: Behaviour of lifts in the event of fire
BS EN 12385-5:2003, Steel wire ropes – Safety – Stranded ropes for
lifts
BS EN 60529:1992, Specification for degrees of protection provided
by enclosures (IP code)
BS ISO 4190-1, Lift (US: Elevator) installation – Part 1: Class I, II,
III and VI lifts
ISO 3864-1, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs –
Part 1: Design principles for safety signs in workplaces and public
areas

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this part of BS 8486, the terms and definitions given
in BS EN 81-1, BS EN 81-28, BS EN 81-70, BS EN 81-71, BS EN 81-72
and BS EN 81-73 apply.

4 Examination and test of lifts and

components
When the examination and tests specified in BS EN 81-1 are carried out,
the results shall be recorded using the questionnaires given in Table 1
to Table 12 of this part of BS 8486. For machinery spaces, the results
shall be recorded using the questionnaire given in Table 2A, together
with the questionnaire given in Table 2B, Table 2C, Table 2D or
Table 2E as appropriate for the location of the machinery space.
When the examination and tests specified in BS EN 81-28, BS EN 81-70,
BS EN 81-71, BS EN 81-72 and BS EN 81-73 are carried out, the results
shall be recorded using the questionnaires given in Annexes A, B, C, D
and E respectively of this part of BS 8486.
All questions on the questionnaires shall be answered.
NOTE 1 Only after the completion of the questionnaires should Table 12
be signed and dated.
Satisfactory completion of the relevant questionnaires in this part of
BS 8486 shall be deemed to demonstrate compliance with BS EN 81-1,
BS EN 81-28, BS EN 81-70, BS EN 81-71, BS EN 81-72 and
BS EN 81-73.
NOTE 2 It is essential to ensure that the safety requirements of
BS EN 81-1 are all met and the associated risks addressed. This part of
BS 8486 does not contain its own risk assessment but utilizes the risk
assessment in BS EN 81-1.
NOTE 3 Answer boxes in the questionnaires that contain a shaded
square indicate that the test should be carried out on site. Those sections
that are not required to be carried out on site may be completed at any
time during the design, manufacture or installation of the lift.
NOTE 4 The word “Specified” in a questionnaire indicates information
to be provided by the lift designer.

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Table 1 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Basic characteristics

Location Installer

Layout drawing reference no. Lift serial number

Electrical wiring diagram no. Model / type name (if applicable)

Additional compliances

BS EN 81-28 N/A Yes BS EN 81-70 N/A Yes

Annex A Annex B

BS EN 81-71 N/A Yes BS EN 81-72 N/A Yes

Annex C Annex D

BS EN 81-73 N/A Yes

Annex E

Number of levels served: Power supply:

Total Voltage (v)

Front Phases

Rear Frequency (hz)

Side Wire 3, 4 or 5

Fuse rating

Rated load (kg) Rated speed (m/s)

No. of persons Travel (m)

Location of machine room:

Above well Below well

At side of well Other

Is the above in accordance with the information on the layout Yes

drawing/wiring diagram or the other information sheets?

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Table 2A Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery spaces – General

Tick all those applicable:

Machinery in machine room See Table 2B

Machinery inside the well See Table 2C

Working areas in the car or on the car roof

Working areas in the pit

Working areas on a platform

Working areas outside the well

Machinery outside the well See Table 2D

Pulley spaces See Table 2E

a) Has the machinery space been provided with Specified A Yes

a correctly rated (fuse size) mains switch?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.4.1.)

b) Is the main switch control mechanism easily Yes

identifiable and accessible?
(see BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.4.2.)

c) Is the main switch lockable in the OFF position? Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.4.)

2A.2 Access

Is there safe access to the machinery spaces as defined Yes

in BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.2?

2A.3 Safety signs

Are notices and signs in place in accordance with Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 15.4 and 15.15?

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Table 2A Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery spaces – General
(continued)

2A.4 Machine type

Is the correct machine supplied? Specified Yes

2A.5 Controller type

Is the correct controller type supplied? Specified Yes

2A.6 Devices for emergency and test operation

a) Where the machinery working space is in the well, has a suitably Yes
protected device been provided outside the well, for emergency
and test operation as specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.6.1?

b) Does the panel contain an emergency operation device, intercom and Yes
the ability to view the moving lift as specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.6.2?

c) Has permanently installed lighting been provided to give 50 lux at Yes

the device as specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.6.3?

d) Are clear working spaces available in front of the device in Yes

accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.3.1?

e) Does the emergency operation system(s) function correctly as Yes

specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 12.5?

f) Are the instructions specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 15.4.3 Yes

displayed?

2A.7 Communication

Where the lift travel exceeds 30 m is there a communication device in N/A Yes
place and working as specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 14.2.3.4?

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Table 2B Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery spaces – Machinery in a
machine room

N/A

a) Is the machine room constructed to withstand the loads and forces to Yes
which it will be subjected, and does it have a non-slip floor?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.2.)
NOTE Only where visual examination suggests non-compliance should
further investigation be undertaken.

b) Confirm that there is no equipment installed in the machine room Yes

which is not associated with the safe operation of the lift.
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.1.1.)

c) Are the dimensions for safe working as specified in Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.3?

d) Are all doors and trap doors associated with the machine room in Yes
accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.4?

e) Is the machine room door or trap door fitted with a suitable lock Yes
conforming to BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.4.3?

f) Have all openings into the well from the machine room been suitably Yes
guarded as specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.5?

g) Is the machine room ventilated as called for in Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.6?
NOTE Only where visual examination suggests non-compliance
should further investigation be undertaken.

h) Has lighting and a socket outlet been provided in accordance lux Yes
with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.7 and 13.6?

i) Have lifting points installed in the machine room been marked with N/A Yes
their safe working load? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.3.8 and 15.4.5.)

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Table 2C Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery spaces – Machinery inside
the well

2C.1 Working areas inside the well N/A

a) Are the working areas inside the well constructed to Yes

withstand the loads and forces to which they will be
subjected? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.1.)
NOTE Only where visual examination suggests
non-compliance should further investigation be
undertaken.

b) Are the dimensions for safe working as specified in Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.2?

2C.2 Working areas in the car or on the car roof N/A

a) Where there is a risk of uncontrolled movement N/A Yes

whilst maintenance/inspection is being carried out
from inside the car or on its roof, is a mechanical
device available to prevent such movement?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.3.1a).]

b) Is movement of the car prevented by an electrical N/A Yes

safety device if the mechanical device in a) is active?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.3.1b).]

c) When the mechanical device is used, are sufficient clearances N/A Yes
available to leave the car safely?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.3.1c).]

d) If emergency doors and /or traps, including their electrical N/A Yes
safety contacts, are located in the walls of the car, do they
conform to BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.3.3?

e) Where maintenance is carried out from inside the N/A Yes

car, through the door/trap, with the car able to
move, is an inspection control device provided
conforming to BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.3.4?

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Table 2C Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery spaces – Machinery inside
the well (continued)

2C.3 Working areas in the pit N/A

a) Where machinery is installed in the pit and there is a risk of N/A Yes
uncontrolled movement whilst maintenance/inspection is
being carried out with the car able to move, is a mechanical
device available to create working space 2 m in height?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.4.1a), b) and c).]

b) Where it is necessary to move the car from the pit, is an N/A Yes
inspection control device provided?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.4.1d).]

c) Is movement of the car prevented by an electrical safety N/A Yes

device if the mechanical device in a) is active?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.4.1f) and g).]

d) Is return of the car to normal operation only possible from N/A Yes
an electrical reset device placed outside of the well in
accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.4.1h)?

e) When the mechanical device is used, are sufficient clearances N/A Yes
available to leave the pit safely?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.4.2.]

2C.4 Working areas on a platform N/A

a) Is the working platform permanently installed and N/A Yes

retractable if it is in the travel path of the car or counterweight?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.5.1.)

b) Where the platform is in the travel path but movement of the N/A Yes
car is unnecessary for maintenance and inspection, is an
interlocked mechanical device available to prevent movement
of the car? [See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.5.2a).]

c) Where the platform is in the travel path and movement of the N/A Yes
car is necessary for maintenance and inspection, is an interlocked
mechanical device available to stop the car or counterweight from
travelling closer than 2 m towards the platform?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.5.2b).]

d) Has the device in c) been provided with buffers and electrical N/A Yes
safety contacts and confirmed to operate in accordance
with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.5.5?

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Table 2C Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery spaces – Machinery inside
the well (continued)

2C.4 Working areas on a platform (continued)

e) Confirm that the dimensions of the platform are in accordance Yes

with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.5.3.

f) If the platform is retractable, is it fitted with an electrical safety device N/A Yes
in accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.5.4a)?

g) If retractable, is the platform able to be placed into position from the N/A Yes
pit or from a position outside the well?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.5.4b).]

h) Where access to the platform is not through a landing door, is the N/A Yes
access through the inspection door prevented when the platform is
not in place, or has a means to prevent falls through the open door
been provided? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.5.4.)

i) Where it is necessary to move the car from the platform, is an N/A Yes
inspection control device provided conforming to
BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.5.6?

2C.5 Working areas outside the well N/A

a) Where working spaces inside the well are accessed from outside the N/A Yes
well, are the dimensions, construction and operation of inspection
doors/traps, including their electrical safety contacts, in accordance
with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.7.1?

b) Where machinery is accessed inside the well from spaces outside N/A Yes
the well, are the dimensions, construction and operation of inspection
doors/traps, including their electrical safety contacts, in accordance
with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.7.2?

c) Are the machinery spaces ventilated as specified in N/A Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.8?

d) Has lighting and at least one socket outlet been provided in accordance Yes
with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.9 and 13.6?

e) Have lifting points installed in the machinery spaces been marked N/A Yes
with their safe working load?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.10 and 15.4.5.)

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Table 2D Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery spaces – Machinery
outside the well

N/A

a) Have the machinery spaces outside the well been constructed to N/A Yes
take the forces and loads to which they are intended to be subjected? (See
BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.5.1.)
NOTE Only where visual examination suggests non-compliance should
further investigation be undertaken.

b) Is the machinery located in a dedicated cabinet, not containing N/A Yes

services which do not belong to the lift?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.5.2.1.)

c) Are the control cabinet walls, floor, roof and doors imperforate, N/A Yes
except for ventilation openings?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.5.2.2.)

d) Are the doors of the control cabinet of sufficient size to allow work N/A Yes
to be carried out safely, opening outwards, and provided with a
key-operated lock capable of being closed without the key?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.5.2.3.)

e) Is the working area in front of the cabinet the correct size? N/A Yes
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.4.2.)

f) Is the control panel suitably ventilated to protect against dust, N/A Yes
harmful fumes and humidity?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.5.4.)

g) Is the cabinet provided with at least one electrical socket outlet N/A Yes
and lighting to 200 lux controlled by a switch inside the cabinet?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.5.5 and 13.6.2.)

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Table 2E Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery spaces – Pulley spaces

2E.1 Pulley rooms N/A

a) Is the pulley room constructed to withstand the loads and forces to Yes
which it will be subjected, and does it have a non-slip floor?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.7.1.)
NOTE Only where visual examination suggests non-compliance
should further investigation be undertaken.

b) Are the dimensions of the pulley room in accordance with Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.7.1.2?

c) Are all doors and trap doors associated with the pulley room in Yes
accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.7.1.3?

d) Are all other openings between the pulley room and the well Yes
suitably protected? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.7.1.4.)

e) Is the pulley room provided with a stopping device in accordance Yes

with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.7.1.5?

f) Where there is a risk of frost, condensation or where electrical N/A Yes

equipment is fitted, is suitable heating and ventilation provided?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.7.1.6.)

g) Have lighting and socket outlets been provided in the pulley room Yes
in accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.7.1.7?

2E.2 Pulleys in the well N/A

a) If pulleys are located in the well [with the exception of b)], are they N/A Yes
outside the projection of the car roof and easily accessible for
maintenance? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.7.2.)

b) Are single or double wrapped pulleys installed above the car, N/A Yes
diverting towards the counterweight, able to be reached in safety
from the car roof or work platform?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.7.2.)

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3.1 Clearance and run-bys

a) Is the slowdown of the machine monitored? N/A Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.1.3 and 12.8.)

N/A Yes
b) Is there an anti-rebound device fitted?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.1.4.)

NOTE In c) and d), h = 0.035v2. This may be reduced in conditions conforming

to BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.1.3 and 5.7.1.

c) With the counterweight resting on its fully

compressed buffers, confirm, with reference to
Figure 1, that the following conditions are met. Distance

1) The rail lengths can accommodate a Specified Actual

further travel of at least (0.1 + h) m.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.1.1a).]

2) The dimension of the standing area on Specified Actual

the car roof to the first striking point
above is at least (1.0 + h) m.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.1.1b).]

3) The free vertical distance between the Specified Actual

lowest part of the ceiling of the well and
the highest item of equipment on the car
roof [excluding 4)] is at least (0.3 + h) m.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.1.1c)1).]

4) The free vertical distance between the Specified Actual

lowest part of the ceiling of the well and the
highest part of guide shoes/rollers, rope
attachments, header or parts of vertically
sliding doors is at least (0.1 + h) m.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.1.1c)2).]

d) Is there sufficient space above the car to Yes

accommodate, resting on one face, a rectangular
block 0.5 m × 0.6 m × 0.8 m?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.1.1d).]

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3.1 Clearance and run-bys (continued)

Distance

e) With the car resting on its fully compressed Actual m Yes

buffers, is the further guided travel of the
counterweight at least (0.1 + h) m.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.1.2.]

f) With the car resting on its fully compressed

buffers, confirm, with reference to Figure 2, that
the following conditions are met.

1) There is sufficient space below the car to Yes

accommodate, resting on one face, a
rectangular block 0.5 m × 0.6 m × 1.0 m.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.3.3a).]
Distance

2) There is a free vertical space between the bottom of Actual m Yes

the pit and the lowest part of the car [excluding the
area in 3)] of at least 0.5 m.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.3.3b).]

3) There is a free vertical distance of not less Actual m Yes

than 0.1 m within a horizontal distance
of 0.15 m between i) the apron or parts of the
vertical sliding door and adjacent walls, and ii) the
lowest parts of the car and the guide rails.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.3.3b).]

4) Except for the items in 3) above, there is a free Actual m Yes

vertical distance between the highest parts in
the pit and the lowest part of the car of at
least 0.3 m.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.3.3c).]

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Figure 1 Headroom clearances

4 3 2
1

Key
1 See Table 3, 3.1c)1)
6
2 See Table 3, 3.1c)2)
3 See Table 3, 3.1c)4)
4 See Table 3, 3.1c)3)
5 Guide rail
5 6 Top finished floor level

Figure 2 Pit clearances

6
Key
4 1 See Table 3, 3.1f)1)
2 1 2 See Table 3, 3.1f)2)
3 See Table 3, 3.1f)4)
3 4 See Table 3, 3.1f)3)
5 Guide rail
6 Top finished floor level

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3.2 Reduced stroke buffering

Does the terminal speed reduction system ensure that N/A Yes
the buffer impact speed is appropriate to the stroke
of the buffer? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 10.4.3.2.)

3.3 Buffers

3.3.1 Car buffers

Type Yes
Do the car buffers conform to those Specified
specified? Number

Energy accumulation buffers (linear type)

e.g. spring buffers
With the car and its rated load placed on the
buffer(s), and the ropes slack, does the compression N/A Yes
correspond to that given by the characteristic
curve of the buffer (as provided by the buffer or lift
supplier)? (See BS EN 81-2:1998, D.2.1.)
Energy accumulation buffers (non-linear type)
e.g. polymer buffers

Is the buffer CE marked? N/A Yes

Energy dissipation buffers N/A

e.g. hydraulic buffers

With the car and its rated load brought into contact Yes
with the buffer at the buffer design
speed (see BS EN 81-1:1998, 10.4.3), confirm that
there is no deterioration to the lift or buffer.

Confirm the correct operation of the electrical safety Yes

contact, monitoring the return of the buffer to its
normal extended position in accordance
with BS EN 81-1:1998, 10.4.3.4.

Is the buffer CE marked? Yes

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3.3 Buffers (continued)

3.3.2 Counterweight buffers

Type Yes
Do the counterweight buffers conform to Specified
those specified? Number

Energy accumulation buffers (linear type)

e.g. spring buffers

When the counterweight with empty car is placed on the N/A Yes
buffer(s) the ropes being made slack, confirm that the
compression corresponds to that given by the characteristic
curve of the buffer, as provided by the buffer supplier or lift
supplier.
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2.1.1.)
Energy accumulation buffers (non-linear type)
e.g. polymer buffers

Is the buffer CE marked? N/A Yes

Energy dissipation buffer N/A

e.g. hydraulic buffers

When the counterweight with its rated load is brought into Yes
contact with the buffer at the speed for which the buffer is
designed (see BS EN 81-1:1998, 10.4.3), confirm that no
deterioration occurs to the lift.

Is the buffer CE marked? Yes

3.4 Protection in the well

a) Confirm that in the case of a fully enclosed well there are no gaps in the Yes
enclosure except those listed in BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.2.1.1.

b) Is there a rigid counterweight screen fitted? Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.6.1.)

c) For adjacent lifts, is there a screen in the pit extending 2.5 m above the N/A Yes
lowest landing? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.6.2.)

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3.4 Protection in the well (continued)

d) If the distance between the moving parts of N/A Yes

adjacent lifts is less than 0.5 m, is there a full height screen?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.6.2.2.)

e) Do the inspection doors and inspection traps, including their electrical N/A Yes
safety contacts, conform to BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.2.2?

f) Does the access to the pit, including access doors and their N/A Yes
electrical contacts, where required, conform to BS EN 81-1:1998,
5.7.3.2 and 6.4.4.1?

g) For partially enclosed wells, is there screening conforming to N/A Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.2.1.2 and Figure 1?

h) Are all the other requirements of BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.2.1.2 satisfied? N/A Yes

i) Where required, does the well ventilation conform to N/A Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.2.3?

j) Does the wall facing the car entrance conform to Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.4.3?

k) Have rotating pulleys in the well been guarded in accordance with N/A Yes
BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.7?

l) Where there are accessible areas under the pit, have N/A Yes
precautions been taken in accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.5?

m) Does the well meet the requirements of BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.3, Yes

particularly in relation to any glass used in its construction?

n) Confirm that there is no equipment installed in the lift well N/A Yes
which is not associated with the safe operation of the lift.
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 6.1.1.)

3.5 Landing door assemblies

a) Is the running clearance between door panels, and between Yes

panels and uprights, lintels and sills 6 mm or less?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.1.)

b) Confirm that no recess or projection on the face of the sliding Yes

door panels exceeds 3 mm. (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.5.1.)

c) Is there a fire test certificate available and in order (if required)? N/A Yes

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3.5 Landing door assemblies (continued)

d) If the answer to c) is YES, are the Type Yes

landing doors correctly fire rated Specified
for the installation? Rating min

e) Are glass panels (if any) correctly marked in Specified Yes

accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.2.3.5?

f) Has one of the options for child protection N/A Yes

in BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.2.3.6 been adopted?

3.6 Landing door locks

a) Are the correct door locks fitted? Specified Yes

b) Are all door locks CE marked? Yes

3.7 Lighting and outlet sockets

a) Does the lighting in the well conform to Actual lux Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.9 and 13.6 with regard to
lighting levels, position and switching?
NOTE For fire-fighting lifts only, the lighting
may be positioned in accordance with
BS EN 81-72 instead of BS EN 81-1.

b) Has an electrical outlet socket been provided in

the pit in accordance with Yes
BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.3.4?
3.8 Car and counterweight guide rails

a) Does the designation of the guide rails Car Specified Actual

conform to that specified?
CWT Specified Actual

b) Does the pitch of the rail fixings Car Specified Actual

conform to the layout drawing?
CWT Specified Actual

c) Where guides are lubricated, confirm that this is in N/A Yes

accordance with the safety gear type test certificate or
maintenance/setting up instructions.

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Table 4 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Car, inspection operation and entrance
clearances

4.1 Car

a) What is the weight of the empty car? Specified kg

NOTE Only where the person conducting the test has

cause to doubt the weight of the car against that specified is
further investigation required.

b) Does the available floor area, related Specified Actual

to the rated load and maximum
number of passengers conform to
BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.2?

c) Is the inside of the car at least 2 m in height? Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.1.1.)

d) Is each glass panel (if 1used) marked as Doors N/A Yes

specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.3.2.4?

Walls N/A Yes

e) Where glass panels are lower than 1.1 m from the floor, Yes
are handrails provided in accordance with
BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.3.2.2?

f) Has one of the options for child protection in N/A Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.6.8 been adopted?

g) Is the maximum load and makers name indicated in the Yes

car (i.e. no. of persons, load in kg and identification no.)
and does it conform to BS EN 81-1:1998, 15.2.1?

h) 1) Has Annex A been fully completed? Yes

2) Does the emergency alarm device allow two-way N/A Yes

communication with a rescue service in accordance
with BS EN 81-28?

i) Has ventilation been included in the car conforming to Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.16?

j) Does the car and emergency lighting conform to lux Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.17?
NOTE The lighting level (lux) recorded should be that for
normal operation.

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clearances (continued)

4.1 Car (continued)

k) Does the car overload device operate as specified in Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 14.2.5?

l) Does the apron conform to BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.4? Yes

m) Do emergency doors and trap doors, including their N/A Yes

electrical safety contacts, conform to BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.12?

4.2 Car top

a) Has the car top been fitted with controls, stopping devices Yes
and socket outlets conforming to BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.15?

b) Does the car top station conform to BS EN 81-1:1998, 14.2.1.3 in Yes

construction and operation, and in neutralizing of other controls?

c) Is there at least one clear area for standing? Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.13.2.)

d) Does the alarm device as specified in N/A Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.10 operate correctly?

e) Does the balustrade on the car roof conform to N/A Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.13.3?

4.3 Car entrance clearances

a) Is the running clearance between door panels, and between Yes

panels and uprights, lintels and sills 6 mm or less?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.6.3.)

b) Confirm that no recess or projection on the face of sliding Yes

door panels exceeds 3 mm. (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.7.1.)

c) Is the horizontal distance between the sill of the car and Yes
the sill of the landing doors 35 mm or less?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 11.2.2.)

d) Is the distance between the inner surface of the well and No Yes
the sill or framework of the car entrance or door 0.15 m or less,
or 0.2 m if over a height not exceeding 0.5 m?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 11.2.1.)

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4.3 Car entrance clearances (continued)

e) If the answer to d) is NO, does the car door mechanically N/A Yes
lock when out of the unlocking zone, as specified in
BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.9.3 and 11.2.1c)?

f) Confirm that where there is a hinged landing door and a N/A Yes
folding car door, the clearances between them do not
exceed 150 mm. (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 11.2.4.)

4.4 Landing and car door tests

NOTE If appropriate, the tests in 4.4 should be carried
out with the car and landing doors coupled.

If the doors are power-operated, answer all except p). N/A Yes

If the doors are manual, e.g. shutter gates and hinged doors, N/A Yes
answer e) to p).

a) Is the force to prevent closing 150 N or less? N/A Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.5.2.1.1.1 and 8.7.2.1.1.1.)

b) Is the kinetic energy 10 J or less? N/A Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.5.2.1.1.1, 8.6.3, and 8.7.2.1.1.2.)

c) Do all the protective devices reverse the doors as specified in N/A Yes
BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.5.2.1.1.3 and 8.7.2.1.1.3?

d) If the doors are able to close with the reversal device N/A Yes
inoperative, is the kinetic energy no more than 4 J?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.5.2.1.1.3 and 8.7.2.1.1.3.)

e) With a mechanical force of 150 N, confirm that the Yes

clearances specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.1 do not
exceed 30 mm for side-opening doors or 45 mm for
centre-opening doors. (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.2.3.2.)

f) Is the unlocking zone 0.2 m or less above or below landing Yes

levels (or 0.35 m for simultaneously operated car and
landing doors)? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.7.1.)

g) Does the automatic mechanical self-closing mechanism on Yes

each set of doors function correctly?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.7.3.2.)

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clearances (continued)

4.4 Landing and car door tests (continued)

h) Can each set of landing doors be unlocked from outside, Yes

with an emergency key? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.7.3.2.)

i) Can the car doors be manually opened within the Yes

unlocking zone with a force of less than 300 N with the
power off? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.11.2.)

j) Is the maximum force to prevent opening of the folding N/A Yes

doors 150 N? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.7.2.1.1.4.)

k) Do vertically sliding doors conform to N/A Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.5.2.2a), b) and d), and 8.7.2.2b), c) and e)?

l) Do the contacts at each landing entrance stop and prevent Yes

movement of the car outside the unlocking zone when broken?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.7.4.)

m) Are the mechanical locks at each landing entrance proved Yes

for positive locking? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.7.5.)

n) Does the car door lock function correctly (if fitted)? N/A Yes
See BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.9.3.)

o) Is there no car movement outside the unlocking zone when Yes

he car door/gate contacts are broken?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 8.9.)

p) Does the “car here” indicator conform to N/A Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.6.2 for manual doors?

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Table 5 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Suspension, compensation, braking and
traction

5.1 Suspension ropes

a) Number Specified m Actual

b) Nominal diameter Specified mm

mm Actual mm

c) Lay and construction Specified m Actual

d) Are the correct ropes supplied in accordance Yes

with BS EN 12385-5 and is the test certificate
available and in order? (A copy is sufficient.)

5.2 Rope anchorages

Suspension
Type of termination Car m CWT m points m

Are the rope terminations correctly made and secure Yes

as specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.2.3 and 9.2.4?

Do the rope terminations conform to Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.5, ensuring distribution
of load between ropes?

5.3 Compensation

N/A

Is the compensation the correct type? Specified m Actual

Confirm that any tension or anti-rebound device, N/A Yes

including its electrical safety contact, is in accordance
with BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.6.1 and 9.6.2.

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traction (continued)

5.4 Traction/braking checks

a) Is the balance correct? Specified Yes

[See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2h)3).]

b) Confirm that the brake stops the lift car when the Yes
supply is interrupted with 125% load in the car and at
rated speed. [See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2d).]

c) Is rope traction maintained in the following

emergency conditions?

1) With the car empty and travelling upwards at rated Yes

speed, is traction maintained in the upper part of the
well? [See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2h)1)a).]

2) With the car loaded to 125% and travelling Yes

downwards at rated speed, is traction maintained in
the lower part of the well?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2h)1)b).]

d) Do the ropes slip when the counterweight is Yes

brought into contact with the buffer?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2h)2).]

NOTE The test in d) may be performed with the empty car at any speed between zero and inspection
speed.

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Table 6 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Safety contacts and circuits

a) Are the final limit switches positioned and operating correctly? Yes
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 10.5.)

b) Do the stopping devices (where required) in the pit, in the pulley Yes
room, on the car top, at the inspection device, at the lift machine
and at the test panel stop and prevent movement of the car when
operated?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 5.7.3.4, 6.7.1.5, 8.15b), 14.2.1.3c), 14.2.2.1f)
and 14.2.2.1g).]

c) Has the safety chain been tested to ensure that an earth fault in Yes
the most remote safety contact causes immediate stopping or
revents restarting? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 14.1.1.3.)

d) Does the phase reversal protection function correctly? Yes

[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 14.1.1.1j).]

e) Confirm that the levelling and re-levelling circuits operate. N/A Yes
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 14.2.1.2.)

f) Does the docking operation function as specified in N/A Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 14.2.1.5b)?

g) Do all electrical safety devices on the landing door panels that N/A Yes
are not directly mechanically linked operate correctly?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.7.6.2.)

h) For two rope suspension, does the slack rope safety device N/A Yes
operate correctly? (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.5.3.)

i) Does the electrical slow-down system operate correctly, N/A Yes

including any non-electrical device?
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 12.8.4c).]

j) Does the stopping device in the car operate correctly? N/A Yes
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, 14.2.1.5i).]

k) Do all other switches/contacts in safety devices stop and prevent Yes

movement of the car when operated? (See BS EN 81-1:1998,
Annex A.)

l) Confirm that safety circuits containing electronic components N/A Yes

are CE marked. (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 14.1.2.3.3.)

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Table 7 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Car and balancing weight safety gear
and overspeed protection

7.1 Car safety gear

a) Is the correct
safety gear Progressive Specified Actual
supplied?
Instantaneous Specified Actual

b) Is the safety gear CE marked? Yes

c) Does the safety gear stop the car, in the downward direction, when
operated by the governor and engaging at the appropriate speed, with
the load uniformly distributed at:

• rated load at rated speed, for instantaneous safety gear? N/A Yes
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2j)1).]
• 125% of rated load at rated speed or lower, for progressive
safety gear? [See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2j)2).] N/A Yes

d) Is the floor of the lift car sloping no more than 5% from horizontal? Yes
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.8.7.)

e) After the test, confirm that no deterioration that could adversely affect Yes
normal use of the lift has occurred. [See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2j).]

f) Confirm that the electrical safety device operates correctly in Yes

accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.8.8.

7.2 Car governor

a) Is the correct governor installed and is Specified Yes

the tripping speed correct?

b) Is the governor CE marked? Yes

c) Does the electrical safety device stop the lift in accordance with Yes
BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.9.11?

d) Is the governor sealed (if adjustable)? N/A Yes

e) Is the correct rope type installed? Specified Yes

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and overspeed protection (continued)

7.3 Counterweight safety gear

N/A

a) Is the correct safety gear installed? Specified Yes

b) Is the safety gear CE marked? Yes

c) Does the safety gear stop the counterweight when operated and engaging
at appropriate speed, with the car empty, at:

• rated speed, for instantaneous safety gear? N/A Yes

[See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2k)1).]

• rated load or lower, for progressive safety N/A Yes

gear? [See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2k)2).]

d) After the test, confirm that no deterioration that could adversely Yes
affect normal use of the lift has occurred.
See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2j).]

7.4 Counterweight governor

N/A

a) Is the correct governor installed? Specified Actual

b) Is the governor CE marked? Yes

c) If fitted, does the electrical safety device stop the

N/A Yes
lift in accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.9.11?

d) Is the governor sealed (if adjustable)? N/A Yes

e) Is the correct rope type installed? Specified Yes

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and overspeed protection (continued)

7.5 Ascending car protection

a) Is the correct ascending car overspeed protection provided? Specified Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.10.)

b) Is the protective device CE marked? Yes

c) Does the device function correctly, with the car ascending at Yes
least at 115% of rated speed? (See BS EN 81-1:1998,
9.10.1.)

d) Does the electrical safety device stop the lift in accordance Yes
with BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.10.5?

e) After the test, confirm that no deterioration that could Yes

adversely affect normal use of the lift has occurred.

!7.6 Unintended car movement protection means

a) Is a means to detect and stop unintended car Specified Yes

movement provided?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.11.)

b) Is the means type tested? Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, F.8.)

c) Confirm that the self-monitoring operates Yes

correctly. (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.11.3.)

d) Confirm that the protection means stops the car Yes

within the required distance.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2p).]

e) Does the electrical safety device stop the lift in Yes

accordance with BS EN 81-1:1998, 9.11.8? "

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Table 8 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Measurement system parameters

a) Check the mains current (running with full load Specified Actual
up) to ensure that it is within the specified
limit. [See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2e).]

b) Measure and record the following speeds when the car is at mid-point of travel.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2e).]
NOTE Manufacturers may use dedicated test tools/devices to prove current/power and speed are
within the specified limits. This should be recorded in a) and b).

All measurements in metres per second (m/s)

Car loading Direction Lift Levelling Re- Inspection Emergency Docking

condition of travel speed speed A) levelling speed operation operation
speed speed speed
(<0.8 m/s) (<0.3 m/s) (<0.63 m/s) (<0.63 m/s) (<0.3 m/s)

12.6 B) 14.2.1.2 B) 14.2.1.2 B) 14.2.1.3 B) 14.2.1.4 B) 14.2.1.5 B)

Up
Empty
Down

Up
Balanced
Down

Up
Rated
Down

A) With advance door opening.

B) Subclause in BS EN 81-1:1998.

c) Confirm that all the measured half loaded down speeds do Yes
not exceed the rated speed by more than 5% according to
BS EN 81-1:1998, 12.6.

d) !Confirm that the stopping accuracy is within ±10 mm at all landings with Yes
balanced load. (See BS EN 81-1:1998, 12.12.)

e) Confirm that the levelling accuracy is maintained within ±20 mm during Yes
loading or unloading at the most unfavourable floor.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2o).]
NOTE The most unfavourable fl oor is normally the lowest with the lift
level ling upwards. "

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Table 9 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Protective devices

9.1 Lift motor windings

Is motor protection provided? N/A Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.3.)

9.2 Door motor windings

Is motor protection provided? N/A Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.3.)

9.3 Main power converter

Is protection provided? N/A Yes

(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.3.)

9.4 Motor run time limiter

Is the correct motor run time limiter provided and Yes

does it operate correctly?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 12.10.)

9.5 Lighting and socket outlet protection

Is the lighting and socket electrical supply separate Yes

to that of the lift machine and do these circuits
have their own independent short circuit protection?
(See BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.6.1 and 13.6.3.3.)

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Table 10 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Electrical wiring examination

10.1 Insulation resistance to earth

Does the insulation resistance to earth for the Value M5 Yes

electrical system conform to BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.1.3?
[See also D.2f)1).]

10.2 Earthing

Confirm electrical continuity between the earth main Yes

terminal and all parts of the lift liable to be made live accidentally.
[See BS EN 81-1:1998, D.2f)2).]

10.3 Electrical wiring

a) Do the electrical conductors, including travelling Yes

cables, conform to BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.5?

b) Is the wiring installed (for EMC compliance) in Yes

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions?

c) Are the controller and other electrical equipment Yes

protected against direct contact with enclosures of
at least IP2X?

Table 11 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Documentation

a) Is there a register conforming to BS EN 81-1:1998, 16.2? Yes

b) Is there an instruction manual conforming to Yes

BS EN 81-1:1998, 16.3? (See BS EN 13015.)

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Table 12 Confirmation of conformity to BS EN 81 series standards

a) Are all the items associated with the installation, for which the No Yes
lift manufacturer is not responsible, in a suitable state for the installation to be
put into service?
NOTE Some of the items requiring attention might not be part of the contract for the lift but part of the
installation and the responsibility of others.

If NO, provide details.

b) Does the lift conform to ! BS EN 81-1:1998" ? No Yes

c) Does the lift conform to BS EN 81-28:1998 and Annex A? N/A No Yes

d) Does the lift conform to BS EN 81-70:1998 and Annex B? N/A No Yes

e) Does the lift conform to BS EN 81-71:1998 and Annex C? N/A No Yes

f) Does the lift conform to BS EN 81-72:1998 and Annex D? N/A No Yes

g) Does the lift conform to BS EN 81-73:1998 and Annex E? N/A No Yes

If NO, state reasons.

NOTE These can include Notified Body approval having been obtained (Design Examination Certificate or
EC type examination). Additional/alternative tests might be required for any deviations from the standard,
the results of which should be attached to the present test results.

h) Have all the questions been answered for b) and c) to g) as applicable? No Yes

If NO, state reasons.

Signature Name Position

(in capitals)

Company Date Place of

signature

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Annex A (normative) Remote alarms

NOTE When a lift is installed in accordance with the Lifts Regulations
1997 [2] and is first placed into service, a test of the alarm device is
required to show conformity to BS EN 81-1:1998, Annex D, D.2m).
Where lifts are to be provided with remote alarms, a record of the
results of the test shall be made using the questionnaire given in
Table A.1. This questionnaire shall also be used whenever an alarm
device is replaced or repaired.

Table A.1 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Alarm systems

A.1 Alarm transmissions (see BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.1.1)

a) Confirm that if an alarm communication is interrupted, any re-emission after

Yes
acknowledgement is not impeded by the alarm equipment.

NOTE The requirements of the communication network might need to be considered.

b) Confirm that the emission of alarm information to the alarm equipment transmitter is Yes
not delayed, except during filtering.

c) Confirm that the alarm system accepts communication from the rescue service until Yes
the end of the alarm has occurred.

d) Confirm that between the acknowledgement and the end of alarm, any filtering is Yes
bypassed.

e) Confirm that after acknowledgement, if the communication is interrupted, the alarm Yes
equipment stops automatic re-emission.

A.2 End of alarm (see BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.1.2)

a) Check that the end of alarm can only be initiated from the installation to which the Yes
alarm belongs.

b) Check that the means to initiate the end of alarm is out of the reach of any non- Yes
competent person.

c) Check that provision has been made to allow remote resetting of the alarm Yes
equipment.

A.3 Emergency electrical power supply (see BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.1.3)

a) Confirm that no alarm is impeded or lost in cases of electrical power supply switching Yes
or power supply failure.

b) Check that where a rechargeable emergency electrical power supply is used, the Yes
means to automatically inform the rescue service operates when the capacity is lower
than that needed to provide 1 h of function of the alarm system.

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Table A.1 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Alarm systems (continued)

A.4 Information in the car, where conformity to BS EN 81-70:2003 is required

a) Check that when an alarm initiation device is operated, the yellow

N/A Yes
pictogram illuminates and an audible signal sounds in accordance
with BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.4.3a).
b) Check that when the alarm has been registered by the rescue
N/A Yes
service, the green pictogram illuminates and an audible signal
sounds in accordance with BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.4.3b).
c) Check that the voice link has been adjusted to suit the site
N/A Yes
conditions in accordance with BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.4.3b).

A.5 Alarm filtering (see BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.1.5)

a) Check that an alarm is not initiated when the car is in an unlocking zone and the car
Yes
and landing doors are fully open.

b) Check that an alarm is not initiated when the car is running and doors are opening
Yes
at the next landing stop.

c) Check that alarms initiated during maintenance and/or repair are not discarded.
Yes

d) Check that the rescue service can deactivate and reactivate filtering of alarms.
Yes

A.6 Alarm equipment identification

Check that the alarm equipment transmits full alarm and location information to
Yes
the rescue service and that the installation is identified correctly in accordance with
BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.1.6.

A.7 Communication

a) Check that after the operation of the alarm initiation device, no further action from
Yes
the trapped users is necessary.

b) Confirm that after the initiation of the alarm, the trapped users are not able to
Yes
interrupt the two-way communication.

c) Confirm that the user can always, during an alarm, re-initiate connection to the
Yes
rescue service should this be necessary.

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Table A.1 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Alarm systems (continued)

A.8 Technical characteristics

a) Check that the alarm equipment can emit information to alternative Yes
reception equipment in accordance with BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.2.1.

b) Check that the alarm equipment can make a test call in the selected time Yes
frame in accordance with BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.2.1.
NOTE This test may be simulated by reducing the periodicity.

c) Confirm that any electrical interface between the alarm system and Yes
components of safety circuits of the lift are in accordance with
BS EN 81-1:1998, 13.2.2 and 14.1.2.1.3.

d) Check that the alarm initiation device(s) are installed at places where there Yes
is a risk of entrapment, in accordance with BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.2.3.
NOTE The requirements of BS EN 81-70:2003 might also need to be considered;
see A.4.

e) Check that all alarm initiation device(s) operate correctly, e.g. pit, Yes
car top.

f) Check that the alarm equipment is not accessible to passenger(s) in Yes

accordance with BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.2.4.

g) Confirm that access to the parameters of the alarm system are protected in Yes
accordance with BS EN 81-28:2003, 4.2.5.

A.9 Information

Confirm that all information has been provided in accordance with Yes
BS EN 81-28:2003, Clause 5.

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Annex B (normative) Accessibility to lifts

Where lifts are provided for use by disabled persons, when the
examination and tests specified in BS EN 81-70 are carried out, the
results shall be recorded using the questionnaire given in
Table B.1, Table B.2 and Table B.3.
NOTE 1 The tester needs to be aware of all negotiations between the
owner and the lift installer, in order to enable a correct response to these
items. For example, the owner might have received agreement for
deviations to the standard from the Planning Authority due to the
constraints of an existing building.
NOTE 2 Where tests relate to audible signals in the following tables, it is
not generally expected that these need to be measured for their correct
decibel level, but rather that they are present and working as intended.
Where the tester suspects that the noise level is outside its specified range
then reading might be necessary and should be taken at 1 m from the
device in accordance with BS EN 81-70:2003, Clause 6 and Table 3.

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Table B.1 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts for use by disabled persons –
Access to lift car

a) Confirm that the door providing access to the lift car is a Yes
minimum of 800 mm wide.
(See BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.2.1.)

b) Confirm that all eligible floors to the lift are clear of any Yes
obstacles preventing free access in accordance with
BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.2.2. (See BS EN 81-70:2003, 0.4.)

c) Confirm that the door dwell time is between 2 s and 20 s in Yes

accordance with BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.2.3.

d) Confirm that the closing door passenger protection is full Yes

height between 25 mm and 1 800 mm.
(See BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.2.4.)

e) Confirm that any decorative finish on the car walls is less Yes
than 15 mm. (See BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.3.1.1.)

f) Confirm that the lift car dimensions are in accordance with Yes
BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.3.1.1 (see BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 1 for
dimensions).
(See also BS EN 81-70:2003, 0.4.)

g) Confirm that a handrail is fitted to at least one wall of the lift car Yes
and has dimensions of cross-section 30 mm × 45 mm and top
edge (900 ± 25) mm from the car floor. Confirm that the handrail
is at least 35 mm from the car wall.
(See BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.3.2.1.)

h) Confirm that (where required by negotiation) a tip-up seat is N/A Yes

provided (500 ± 20) mm from the lift car floor, with a seat depth
of 300 mm to 400 mm, a width of 400 mm to 500 mm, and capable
of supporting a load of 100 kg.
(See BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.3.2.2.)

i) Confirm that wall mirrors are provided for Type 1 or Type 2 lifts N/A Yes
in accordance with BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.3.2.3 and are a minimum
of 300 mm from floor level where the car walls are reflective.

j) Confirm that stopping accuracy is ±10 mm and levelling accuracy Yes

within ±20 mm. (See BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.3.3.)

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Table B.2 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts for use by disabled persons –
Control devices and key pads (general)

B.2.1 Control devices

a) Confirm that the active part of the control buttons has a minimum area Yes
of 490 mm2. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2a).]

b) Confirm that the minimum dimension of the active part of buttons is an Yes
inscribed circle of 20 mm. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2b).]

c) Confirm that the active parts of buttons are visually and by touch different Yes
from the faceplate and surrounds. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2c).]

d) Confirm that the faceplate is a contrast colour to its surrounds. Yes

[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2d).]

e) Confirm that the force required to operate a button is between 2.5 N and 5 N. Yes
[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2e).]

f) Confirm that there is an audible feedback to confirm that a call button Yes
has been pushed. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2f).]

g) Confirm that there is visible and audible [adjustable Yes

between 35 db(A) and 65 db(A)] registration feedback, and an
audible signal on all subsequent operations.
[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2g).]

h) Confirm that the exit floor button protrudes by more than (5 ± 1) mm. Yes
[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2h).]

i) Confirm that symbols on buttons are on the active part or Yes

within 10 mm to 15 mm to the left of the button.
[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2i).]

j) Confirm that symbols are in contrast to the background and Yes

are 15 mm to 40 mm high. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2j).]

k) Confirm that symbols are in relief by a minimum of 0.8 mm. Yes

[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2k).]

l) Confirm that active parts of buttons are a minimum Yes

of 10 mm apart. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2l).]

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Table B.2 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts for use by disabled persons –
Control devices and key pads (general) (continued)

B.2.1 Control devices (continued)

m) Confirm that the distance between groups of buttons (e.g. between Yes
alarm/door buttons and call buttons) are a minimum of twice the distance
between the active parts of the buttons (not applicable to landing buttons).
[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2m).]

n) Confirm that minimum height from floor to centreline of Yes

any button is 900 mm. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2n).]

o) Confirm that height to centreline of the highest button is not greater Yes
than 1 100 mm for the landing, and not greater
than 1 200 mm (preferably 1 100 mm) for the car.
[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2o).]

p) Confirm that the arrangement of landing buttons is vertical. Yes

[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2p).]

q) Confirm that the arrangement of car buttons is as follows: Yes

• 900 mm from the floor to the centre of the lowest button;

• call buttons are placed above the alarm and door open/close buttons;
• for a single horizontal row, floor designations are from left to right;
• for a single vertical row, floor designations are from bottom to top;
• for multiple vertical rows, floor designations are from left to right and then
from bottom to top.

[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Tables 2n), 2o) and 2p).]

r) Confirm that the centreline of any landing buttons is more than 500 mm from Yes
any corner of adjacent walls. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2q).]

s) Confirm that the centreline of any car buttons is more Yes

than 400 mm from any corner of adjacent walls.
[See BS EN 81-70:2003, Table 2q).]

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Table B.2 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts for use by disabled persons –
Control devices and key pads (general) (continued)

B.2.2 Keypads
N/A

a) Confirm that the distance between buttons is 10 mm to 15 mm or 5 mm Yes

(to 15 mm for inclined pads).[See BS EN 81-70:2003, F.2a).]

b) Confirm that buttons have perceivable movement or audible feedback Yes

between 35 dB(A) and 65 dB(A), and a visible signal, to indicate registration.
Confirm that the audible signal is repeated each time a button is pressed. [
See BS EN 81-70:2003, F.2b).]

c) Confirm that floor numbers on buttons are between 15 mm and 40 mm high Yes
nd are contrasted to the background. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, F.2c).]

d) Confirm that the number 5 has a single tactile dot. Yes

[See BS EN 81-70:2003, F.2d).]

e) Confirm that numbers and symbols are on the active part of the button. Yes
[See BS EN 81-70:2003, F.2e).]

f) Confirm that keypads in the car have buttons clearly distinguished from Yes
other buttons in the car, and that the exit floor button is green and protrudes
(5 ± 1) mm above other buttons. [See BS EN 81-70:2003, F.2f).]
NOTE The exit floor button may be marked with a tactile star.

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Table B.3 Result of examination and test for electric passenger and goods/passenger lifts –
Lifts for use by disabled persons – Control devices and signals (car and landing)

B.3.1 Landing control devices

a) Confirm that where temporary activation control is N/A Yes

provided, the activation device is marked with the
international symbol for provision for the disabled
(number 0100 from BS ISO 7000:2004).
(See BS EN 81-70:2003, 0.4 and 5.4.2.5.)

b) Confirm that the control device is adjacent to the landing

doors for a single lift; that there is one per face for groups
where lifts are opposite to each other; and that there is
one between two lifts for a maximum of four adjacent lifts.
(See BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.1.4.)

B.3.2 Car control devices

a) Confirm that buttons are identified −2, −1, 0, 1, 2….etc for Yes
floors; that the alarm button is yellow with bell shape; that
the door re-open button is identified by a <|> symbol and
that the door close button is identified by a >|< symbol.
(See BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.1.)

b) Confirm that the car controls are located: Yes

1) on the right-hand side when entering for centre opening doors;
2) on the closing side when entering for side opening doors;
3) on both side walls for Type 3 lifts with two entrances.
(See BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.2.3.)

c) Confirm that in the case of lifts with a destination control N/A Yes
system, if the user has selected “temporary activation”
when provided, the door closing is initiated by the door
close button; and that if the car is not used it returns
to normal operation after 30 s to 60 s.

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Table B.3 Result of examination and test for electric passenger and goods/passenger lifts –
Lifts for use by disabled persons – Control devices and signals (car and
landing) (continued)

B.3.3 Landing signals

a) Confirm that for push button systems an audible signal is made N/A Yes
when doors start opening. (See BS EN 81-70, 5.4.3.1.)
NOTE If door operation exceeds 45 dB(A) this might not be necessary.

b) Confirm for collective control that: N/A Yes

1) the direction of travel is indicated by illuminated
indicator arrows, W40 mm high, positioned above or near
the doors 1.8 to 2.5 m from floor level;
2) the indicators have an angle of view of 140°;
3) on illumination of the arrow in 1) an audible signal is
made to indicate the next direction of travel; one sound for up and
two for down.
NOTE For a single lift if similar signals in the car are visible and
audible from landing then no landing devices are necessary.

B.3.4 Destination control system (where fitted) N/A

a) Confirm that:

1) confirmation of the selected floor is by audible and Yes

visible signal; visible signal is near the input device
[see BS EN 81-70, 5.4.3.4a)];

2) each lift is identified by 40 mm high letters, contrasted to Yes

their surround, above each landing door
[see BS EN 81-70, 5.4.3.4b)];

3) the allocated lift is indicated by a visible and audible Yes

signal, and the visible signal is near the input device
for the destination call [see BS EN 81-70, 5.4.3.4c)];

4) the allocated lift is identified to the user by visible and Yes

audible signals at the lift
[see BS EN 81-70, 5.4.3.4d)];

5) users are informed visually and audibly that they are Yes
entering the allocated car
[see BS EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.3.4e)].
b) Confirm that audible signals are adjustable
N/A Yes
between 35 dB(A) and 65 dB(A).
(See BS EN 81-70, 5.4.3.5.)

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Table B.3 Result of examination and test for electric passenger and goods/passenger lifts –
Lifts for use by disabled persons – Control devices and signals (car and
landing (continued)

B.3.5 Car signals

a) Confirm that there is a position signal in the car operating panel or above Yes
it at a height between 1.6 m and 1.8 m above floor level (see Note),
and that floor numbers are between 30 mm and 60 mm high.
(See BS EN 81-70, 5.4.4.1.)
NOTE If a second indicator is provided at high level, the one in or above the
car panel may be less than 1.6 m above floor level.

b) Confirm that when the car stops at floor level, a voice announces the Yes
floor in one of the official local languages. (See BS EN 81-70, 5.4.4.2.)

c) Confirm that audible signals are adjustable between 35 dB(A) and 65 dB(A). Yes
(See BS EN 81-70, 5.4.4.2.)

d) Confirm that there is an emergency alarm device that meets the Yes
requirements of BS EN 81-28.

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Annex C (normative) Vandalism

Where lifts are provided with features to combat vandalism, when the
examination and tests specified in BS EN 81-71 are carried out, the
results shall be recorded using the questionnaire given in
Tables C.1 to Table C.9.
NOTE 1 The tester needs to be aware of all negotiations between the
owner and the lift installer, in order to enable a correct response to these
items. For example, this is particularly important in respect of the choice
between category 1 and category 2 installations.
NOTE 2 Where tests relate to audible signals in the following tables, it is
not generally expected that these need to be measured for their correct
decibel level, but rather that they are present and working as intended.
Where the tester suspects that the noise level is outside its specified range
then reading might be necessary and should be taken at 1 m from the
device in accordance with BS EN 81-70:2003, Clause 6 and Table 3.

Table C.1 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Lift well

C.1.1 Well enclosure

a) Confirm that the well enclosure is imperforate and meets Yes

the requirements for materials and strength given
in BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.1.1.1.

b) Confirm that partial well enclosures for category 1 lifts are N/A Yes
a minimum of 5 m high in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.1.1.2.

c) Confirm that category 2 lifts are installed in a totally N/A Yes

enclosed well in accordance with
BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.1.1.3.

C.1.2 Inspection and emergency doors and

inspection traps

a) Confirm that inspection and emergency doors and N/A Yes

inspection traps cannot be opened with any of the items
listed in BS EN 81-71:2005, Table E.1.

b) Confirm that such doors are of sufficient strength Yes

as required by BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.1.2.2.

C.1.3 Well ventilation

Confirm that ventilation openings are in accordance N/A Yes

with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 (i.e. smaller
than 250 mm × 250 mm, protected from objects passing through and
of similar strength to the well enclosure).

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Table C.2 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Machinery spaces, pulley spaces and
machinery cabinets

a) Confirm that materials used in the construction of any Yes

machinery space, pulley space or cabinet outside of the well
are in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.1.1.1.

b) Confirm that where windows have been provided and are accessible N/A Yes
to persons, their strength is in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.1.1.1.

c) Confirm that ventilation openings are in accordance with Yes

BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 (i.e. smaller
than 250 mm × 250 mm, protected from objects passing
through and of similar strength to the well enclosure).

d) Confirm that doors and trapdoors with their locks meet the strength N/A Yes
requirements of BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.1.2.2.

e) For category 2 lifts, confirm that an intruder alarm: N/A Yes

1) operates if a machine room door, pulley room door, N/A Yes

inspection door, emergency door, inspection trap or
cabinet door is opened, in accordance
with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.2.6;

2) operates an audible alarm within 30 s after opening any N/A Yes

of the doors in 1), in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.2.6;

3) is audible at the intrusion point and the main access floor N/A Yes
at a volume level of 70 dB(A) to 85 dB(A), in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.2.6a);

4) stops automatically between 5 min and 15 min from activation, N/A Yes
in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.2.6b).

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Table C.3 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Landing and car doors

C.3.1 Landing and car door construction

a) Confirm that car and landing doors are automatic horizontal Yes
sliding power-operated and constructed of materials in
accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.1.1.

b) Confirm that car and landing door assemblies have been Yes
designed to remain operative when tested in accordance with the
shock test specified in BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.1.2.

c) Confirm that doors have been provided with a retaining device Yes
capable of withstanding the shock test specified in
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.1.3.

d) For category 2 lifts, confirm that vision panels have not been N/A Yes
used. (See BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.1.4.)

e) For category 2 lifts, confirm that the construction of the car and N/A Yes
landing doors and clearances is in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.1.5.

f) For category 2 lifts, confirm that in addition to the requirements N/A Yes
of BS EN 81-1:1998, 7.2.3.2 it is not possible to pass a rod
of 10 mm diameter from the landing side of the entrance into
the well.

g) For category 2 lifts, confirm that where door panels are N/A Yes
mechanically linked they cannot be disengaged by unauthorized
persons within 60 s with the tools listed in BS EN 81-71:2005,
Annex E.

h) For category 2 lifts, confirm that the leading edge profile of the N/A Yes
car and landing door is formed as an integral part of the door in
accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.1.8.

C.3.2 Landing door security system – Category 2 lifts only

a) Confirm that at any floor where the lift is not present it is not N/A Yes
possible to open the landing door with the emergency unlocking
key or by using a tool from BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex E, unless
the security system has been deactivated in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.2.1.

b) Confirm that a device to manually activate and deactivate the N/A Yes
system is provided in the machine room, the control cabinet or
the emergency and inspection panel in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.2.2.

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Table C.3 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Landing and car doors (continued)

C.3.2 Landing door security system – Category 2 lifts only (continued)

c) Confirm that the device and the main lift entrance floor N/A Yes
have been labelled with a pictogram in accordance with BS EN
81-71:2005, 5.3.2.2.

d) Confirm that the security system is timer-operated in accordance N/A Yes

with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.2.3.

e) Confirm that in the event of mains power failure, the system N/A Yes
remains active for a period of not less than 2 h, but in the event of
disconnection of the mains switch, the system is immediately
deactivated in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.2.4.
f) Where the system is installed on:

1) fire-fighting lifts conforming to BS EN 81-72:2003, N/A Yes

confirm that the system can be deactivated by turning
the lift on to “Fire Control” in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.2.5;

2) lifts conforming to BS EN 81-73, confirm that the system N/A Yes

can be deactivated on receipt of an input signal
in accordance with BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.1.1 and
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.2.5.

C.3.3 Door coupling mechanism

For category 2 lifts, confirm that it is not possible to de-couple N/A Yes
the car and landing doors within 60 s with the tools listed in
BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex E.

C.3.4 Door reversal mechanism

For category 2 lifts, confirm that protective devices for reversal of N/A Yes
car and landing doors are inaccessible to unauthorized persons in
accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.4.

C.3.5 Locking of car doors

Confirm that the car doors are provided with a locking device in
Yes
accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.5.

C.3.6 Manipulation of door operators and locks

For category 2 lifts, confirm that it is not possible to manipulate N/A Yes
the door operator or locks within 60 s with the tools listed in
BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex E.

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Table C.4 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Car

C.4.1 Car bodywork, interior and fixings

a) Confirm that the car walls have a mechanical strength in Yes

accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.1.2.

b) For category 1 lifts, confirm that car ceilings can support a N/A Yes
mass of 150 kg at any point a person can suspend
themselves, and are fixed such that they cannot be displaced
within 60 s with the tools listed in BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex E.

c) For category 2 lifts, confirm that the ceiling is such that no N/A Yes
person can suspend themselves in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.1.3.

d) Confirm that materials used for the car construction and Yes
finishes conform to BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.1.4.

e) Confirm that car bodywork is resistant to being cut through Yes

with the tools listed in BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.1.5 and Annex E.

f) Confirm that car flooring has been fixed so as not to create Yes
a tripping hazard if cut, in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.1.6.

g) For category 2 lifts, confirm that any handrail is capable of supporting N/A Yes
at its most unfavourable point a load of 2 500 N
applied in any direction in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.1.7.

h) For category 2 lifts, confirm that any mirror is flush fitted N/A Yes
and laminated if made from glass in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.1.8.

i) Confirm that fixtures and fittings are removable only with Yes
special tools (category 1 lifts) or have fixings not visible to
users (category 2 lifts) in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2004, 5.4.1.9.

C.4.2 Car emergency doors and trapdoors

For category 2 lifts, confirm that emergency doors or trapdoors

N/A Yes
have been provided with a security system in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.3.2.

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Table C.4 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Car

C.4.3 Car ventilation

Confirm that normally accessible ventilation has been guarded Yes

against a straight rod being pushed through in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.3.

C.4.4 Car lighting

a) Has permanent car lighting been provided to give 100 lux Yes
minimum at control devices and at floor level in accordance
with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.4.1?
b) Confirm that car light fittings:

1) are flush fitted without visible fixings in accordance with Yes

BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.2;

2) remain functional and unbroken when tested in accordance Yes

with BS EN 81-71:2005, Annexes B and F.

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Table C.5 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Car and landing fixtures

C.5.1 Car and landing controls

a) Confirm that control buttons, indicators and other fixtures are Yes
water-resistant in accordance with BS EN 60529:1992, IPX3.
(See BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.5.1.1.)

b) Confirm that the button/bezel gaps have been reduced to a minimum to avoid Yes
jamming, in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.5.1.2.

c) Confirm that control buttons, indicators and other fixtures are resistant to Yes
impact in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex B and 5.5.1.3.

d) Confirm that control buttons, indicators and other fixtures are resistant to Yes
being cut with the tools listed in BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex E and 5.5.1.4.

e) Confirm that control buttons, indicators and other fixtures are resistant to Yes
flame in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex F and 5.5.1.5.

C.5.2 Car and landing control stations

a) Confirm that car operating panels and landing control stations are:

1) removable only with special tools (category 1 lifts) or have fixings not Yes
visible to users (category 2 lifts) in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.1.9;

2) made from flame-resistant materials (category 1 lifts) or inflammable Yes

(category 2 lifts) in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.4.1.4;

3) resistant to impact in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex B; Yes

4) resistant to being cut with the tools listed in BS EN 81-71:2005, Yes

Annex E.

b) Confirm that signs and marking accessible to the public are resistant to Yes
flame in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex F.

C.5.3 Position indicators

Confirm that a position indicator has been provided at the main floor in Yes
accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.5.3.

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Table C.6 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Alarm sounder

a) Confirm that unless the car is at a floor with the doors open, operation Yes
f the alarm button causes an audible alarm for 60 s within
the car at a volume of 70 dB(A) to 85 dB(A) in accordance with
BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.6a).

b) Confirm that the audible alarm ceases if the car doors open Yes
during the sounding of the alarm in a).

Table C.7 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Steel work

For category 2 lifts, confirm that measures to prevent corrosion N/A Yes
of the car sling, car and landing doors, landing door locks and
car walls and floor have been provided in accordance
with BS EN 81-71:2005, 5.7.

Table C.8 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Signs and markings

a) Confirm that signs and marking accessible to the public are ixed in a Yes
manner that prevents removal and cannot be made illegible within 60 s
with the tools listed in BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex E.

b) Confirm that signs and marking accessible to the public are resistant to Yes
flame in accordance with BS EN 81-71:2005, Annex F.

Table C.9 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with features to combat
vandalism – Documentation

Confirm that the user manual contains information relating to the special Yes
features of the vandal-resistant lift, for both the owner and maintenance company.

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Annex D (normative) Fire-fighting lifts

Where lifts are provided with fire-fighting controls, when the
examination and tests specified in BS EN 81-72 are carried out,
the results shall be recorded using the questionnaire given
in Tables D1 to Table D.4.
NOTE Within BS EN 81-72 there are certain requirements relating to the
building into which the fire-fighting lift is installed (see also BS 5588-5).
Since these requirements relate to elements of the building, rather than the
lift, it is not generally expected that they will be examined or tested.
However, the tester might require confirmation that the items have been
considered by the persons responsible for the building construction before
the lift can be placed into service.
Examples of such items are :
• dual entry lifts where the fire-fighting lobbies are not located at the
same side as that of the fire service access level;
• the fire protected lobby and lift well design and the prevention of
ingress of smoke;
• that the building design limits the flow of water, use as fire-fighting
medium, into the lift well;
• that fire-fighting lifts are not used as escape routes;
• that a fire-fighting lift gives access at each level to a fire protected
lobby.

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Table D.1 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with fire-fighting controls –
General

D.1.1 Characteristics and dimensions

a) Confirm that the lift serves every floor in the building. Yes
(See BS EN 81-72, 5.2.2.)
NOTE BS 5588-5:2004 requires the lift to serve every floor necessary to
fight fires.

b) Confirm that the car dimensions are in accordance with BS ISO 4190-1 but Yes
not less than 1 100 mm × 1 400 mm. (See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.2.3.)

c) Confirm that the rated load is W630 kg. (See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.2.3.) Yes

d) Confirm that the entrance width is W800 mm. (See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.2.3.) Yes

e) Confirm that when the car is dual entry and/or the lift is to be used for N/A
evacuation, the car dimensions are at least 1 100 mm × 2 100 mm.
(See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.2.3.)
f) Confirm that when the car is dual entry and/or the lift is to be used N/A
for evacuation, the rated load is W1 000 kg.
(See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.2.3.)
g) Confirm that the time to reach the furthest floor from access level is u60 s. Yes
(See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.2.4.)

D.1.2 Lift well

a) Confirm that all electrical equipment within 1 m of any wall containing Yes
landing doors is protected against dripping and splashing water.
(See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.3.1.)
b) Confirm that all electrical equipment less than 1.0 m above the pit floor Yes
is protected in accordance with BS EN 60529:1992, IP67.
(See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.3.2.)
c) Confirm that the socket outlet and lowest lamp in the pit is at Yes
least 0.5 m above the highest permissible water level.
(See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.3.2.)
d) Confirm that equipment in any machinery spaces located outside the well Yes
are protected from malfunction caused by water.
(See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.3.3.)
e) Confirm that means exist to prevent water in the pit reaching the height Yes
of the fully compressed car buffer. (See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.3.4.)

f) Confirm that means exist to prevent the water level in the pit from Yes
reaching equipment which would create a malfunction of the lift.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.3.5.)

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Table D.2 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with fire-fighting controls –
Means of rescue

D.2.1 Rescue of trapped fire-fighters

a) Confirm that an emergency trapdoor in the car roof is provided Yes

with dimensions of at least 0.5 m × 0.7 m (0.4 m × 0.5 m for a rated
load of 630 kg). (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.4.1.)

b) Confirm that no tools are required to remove any suspended Yes

ceiling to give access to the lift car from the car roof.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.4.2.)

D.2.2 Rescue from outside the lift car (responsibility of local authorities)
(see BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.4.3)

Confirm that fixed ladders conforming to BS EN 81-1 are N/A Yes

positioned within 0.75 m of the landing sill.
NOTE 1 BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.4.3 describes other means of rescue.
NOTE 2 Some local authorities do not permit the use of such ladders.

D.2.3 Self-rescue from inside the lift car

(see BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.4.4)

a) Confirm that the maximum step rise to reach the trap door N/A Yes
is 0.4 m and the distance from each stepping point to a
vertical wall is W0.1 m.

b) Confirm that each step point is capable of supporting a load Yes

of 1 200 N.

c) Confirm that the ladder and trap door dimensions and position are Yes
such that a fire-fighter can pass through.

d) Confirm that a diagram or symbol at each landing indicates how the Yes
landing door can be unlocked.

D.2.4 Car roof ladder

(see BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.4.6)

Confirm that the ladder is fixed to the car, that it does not N/A Yes
introduce a tripping hazard when stored, that a safety switch
monitors removal of the ladder preventing movement of the lift
car, and that the ladder is of sufficient length to reach the
landing above when the car is level with a landing.

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Table D.3 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with fire-fighting controls –
Heat and smoke protection

D.3.1 Lobby

a) Confirm that each landing entrance has a fire-protected lobby. Yes

(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.1.1.)

b) Confirm that electrical equipment in the lobby can continue to function Yes
for 2 h at a temperature range of 0 °C to 65 °C, and equipment
not in the lobby can operate at a temperature range between 0 °C and
40 °C. [See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.1.2a) and 5.1.2b).]

c) Confirm that the lift controls will function correctly in a Yes

smoke-filled lift well and machine rooms for a minimum of 2 h.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.1.2c).]

d) Confirm that where a dual entry lift car is used, any landing N/A Yes
entrance not intended for fire-fighters’ use will not exceed 65 °C.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.1.4.)

e) Confirm that the source of the secondary power supply is located Yes
in a fire-protected area. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.1.5.)

f) Confirm that the primary and secondary power supplies Yes

are separated from each other and from other power supplies.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.1.6.)

D.3.2 Car and landing doors

Confirm that horizontal car and landing doors are automatic Yes
and coupled. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.6.)

D.3.3 Lift machine

a) Confirm that any compartment containing lift equipment has equivalent Yes
protection to the lift well. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.7.1.)

b) Confirm that any connection of cables and hydraulic pipes between fire Yes
compartments has equivalent protection to the fire compartments.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.7.2.)

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Table D.4 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with fire-fighting controls –
Control and communication systems

D.4.1 Control system

a) Confirm that the fire-fighting lift switch is within 2 m of the landing Yes
entrance, between 1.8 m and 2.1 m above landing level and is
identified by suitable pictogram. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.1.)

b) Confirm that operation of the switch is by an emergency unlocking Yes

triangle and that the switch position is marked “1” for fire-fighting
service and “0” for normal operation. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.2.)

c) Confirm that any additional external fire control or input only allows Yes
the fire-fighting lift to return to fire service access level and stay with
doors open, provided that the fire-fighting lift switch is still operated in
position “1”. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.2.)

d) Confirm that when the fire-fighting switch is operated, all lift safety Yes
devices remain operational, with the exception of door reversal devices
which are allowed to be deactivated. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.3.)

e) Confirm that the fire-fighting lift switch does not override inspection Yes
control, emergency stop switches or emergency electrical operation.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.4.)

f) Confirm that malfunction of any electrical control system outside the Yes
lift well does not cause malfunction of the fire-fighting lift.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.5.)
NOTE This includes faults in common group control systems between lifts.

g) Confirm that an audible alarm sounds if the door dwell time Yes
exceeds 2 m, after which time the doors will close at reduced power.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.6.)

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Table D.4 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with fire-fighting controls –
Control and communication systems (continued)

D.4.2 Phase 1: Priority recall

Operate the fire-fighting switch and confirm that the following conditions are all met.

a) All landing and car call buttons inoperative and existing calls are Yes
cancelled. [See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7a).]

b) Door open and emergency alarm buttons remain operative. Yes

[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7b).]

c) Door reversal devices, which could be affected by heat or smoke, Yes

are inoperative. [See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7c).]

d) The lift functions independently of all other lifts in a group. Yes

[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7d).]

e) The lift remains at fire service access level with doors open. Yes
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7e).]

f) The communication device described in BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.12 Yes

remains operational.[
See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7f).]

g) If the lift is on inspection control, an audible signal sounds until Yes

inspection control is returned to normal.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7g).]

h) If the fire-fighting lift is travelling away from the fire service Yes
access level, it stops at the nearest possible floor, the doors
remain closed, then it returns to fire service access floor.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7h).]

i) Well and machine room lighting is automatically illuminated Yes

when fire-fighting service is initiated.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7i).]

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Table D.4 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with fire-fighting controls –
Control and communication systems (continued)

D.4.3 Phase 2: Use of lift under fire-fighters’ control

Operate the car control devices and confirm that the following conditions are all met.

a) Where Phase 1 has been initiated by an external signal, the lift Yes
will not operate until the fire-fighting lift switch has been operated.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8a).]

b) Only one car call can be selected simultaneously. Yes

[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8b).]

c) It is possible to register another call in the car whilst the lift is in Yes
motion; this cancels the previous call and the car travels to the new
registered floor as quickly as possible.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8c).]

d) Registration of the car call causes the lift to travel to the selected Yes
floor and remain there with doors closed.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8d).]

e) When the car is stationary at a landing, pressure on the door open Yes
button causes the doors to open, and release of pressure causes the
doors to re-close. When fully open, doors remain open until the next
call is selected. [See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8e).]

f) Car door reversal devices and door open buttons remain operative Yes
except those that could be affected by heat or smoke.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8f).]

g) If the fire-fighting lift service switch is operated from “1” to “0” for Yes
5 s then returned to “1”, the lift returns to the fire access level.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8g).]

h) Where an additional fire-fighting car key switch is fitted, it is N/A Yes

marked “1” and “0”, has a pictogram and the key is removable in
the “0” position only. If the fire service access level switch is set for
fire-fighting mode, the car key switch is set to “1” to allow car
movement. If the car key switch is set in the “0” position,
movement of the car is prevented and the doors remain open if
the lift is not at the fire service access level.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8h).]

i) Any registered car call is displayed visually on the car control panel. Yes
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8i).]

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Table D.4 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with fire-fighting controls –
Control and communication systems (continued)

D.4.3 Phase 2: Use of lift under fire-fighters’ control (continued)

j) The position of the car is visually displayed at fire service access level Yes
and in the car, under both normal and emergency power supply conditions.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7j).]

k) The lift will not move until a call is registered in the car. Yes
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7k).]

l) Fire service communication remains operative during Phase 2. Yes

[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.7l).]

m) The lift returns to fire service access level when fire-fighting switches are Yes
returned to the normal position, before going back into normal service.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.8m).]

D.4.4 Dual entry lift car N/A

When the protected fire lobbies are all the same side as the fire service access
level, confirm that the following conditions are all met.

a) Two control panels are provided, one at the front and one at the rear Yes
of the lift car. The control panel at the side of the lift car which
opens on to the protected lobby is marked with the pictogram for
fire-fighting use. [See BS EN 81-72:2003, 5.8.9a) and Annex F.]

b) The normal car control panel is inoperative when Phase 1 is Yes

selected, except for door open and alarm buttons.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.9b).]

c) The fire-fighting control panel is operative from the start of Phase 2. Yes
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.9c).]

d) Landing doors that are not intended for fire-fighters’ use remain closed. Yes
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.9d).]

e) Landing doors to fire-protected lobbies are brought into operation. Yes

(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.8.9e).]

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Table D.4 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with fire-fighting controls –
Control and communication systems (continued)

D.4.5 Power supplies

a) Confirm that primary and secondary supplies are fire-protected to the Yes
same level as the lift well equipment. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.9.1.)
b) Confirm that secondary supplies are adequate to run the lift at rated
Yes
speed and reach the furthest floor from the fire service access level
within 60 s.(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.9.2.)
c) Confirm that the lift will not perform a correction run whilst on Phase 2,
Yes
and that the power supply is re-established after a power failure.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.10a).]
d) Confirm that when the power supply is re-established the lift is available
Yes
for service, and that if the lift needs to move to establish its position, it
moves no more than two floors towards the fire service access level.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.10a).]

D.4.6 Car and landing controls

a) Confirm that on Phase 2 control, operation of the fire-fighting lift is by a

Yes
full set of push buttons in the lift car. Controls and indicators to be
protected to at least IPX3. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.11.2 and 5.11.3.)
b) Confirm that the car button for the fire service access level is suitably
Yes
marked with a pictogram (Annex F) located either on or adjacent to the
button. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.11.4.)

D.4.7 Fire service communication system

a) Confirm that the fire-fighting lift has an intercom system or similar

Yes
device for interactive two-way speech communication whilst the lift is in
Phases 1 and 2, between:
1) the fire-fighting lift car; and
2) the fire service access level; and
3) the fire-fighting machine room, or in the case of machine-room-less
lifts, at the landing control panel.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.12.1.)

b) Confirm that where a machine room is provided, the microphone is N/A Yes
only active when a control button is pressed on its unit.
[See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.12.1b).]

c) Confirm that the communication system within the car and at the fire Yes
service access level is hands-free and not a telephone handset.
(See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.12.2.)

d) Confirm that the wiring for the communication system is within the lift Yes
well. (See BS EN 81-72:2005, 5.12.3.)

D.4.8 Instructions

Confirm that the instruction manual gives the necessary information about the Yes
fire-fighting lift. (See BS EN 81-72:2003, Clause 7.)

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Annex E (normative) Behaviour of lifts in the event of fire

Where lifts are provided with recall systems, when the examination and
tests specified in BS EN 81-73 are carried out, the results shall be
recorded using the questionnaire given in Tables E.1 to Table E.3.

Table E.1 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with recall systems –
General characteristics

E.1.1 Input signals

a) Is there an electrical recall signal provided by either a fire Yes

alarm system or a manual recall device?

b) If the recall device is manual, is it: N/A Yes

1) bi-stable in operation? N/A Yes

[See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.1.1a).]

2) clearly marked for position and purpose? N/A Yes

[See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.1.1b) and c).]

3) located at the main designated floor or in the building N/A Yes

management centre? [See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.1.1d).]

4) protected from misuse when accessible to all? N/A Yes

[See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.1.1e).]

E.1.2 Stopped position

Confirm that when stopped due to fault conditions, on inspection Yes

control or under emergency electrical control the recall signal does
not cause the lift to move.
(See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.1.2.)

E.1.3 Prohibition sign

Confirm that a sign conforming to ISO 3864-1, warning against Yes

using the lift in the event of fire, has been provided at all landings.
(See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.1.3.)

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Table E.2 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with recall systems – Behaviour

a) When a recall signal is received, confirm that the lift reacts as

follows.

1) All landing and car controls including the door re-open button Yes
become inoperative. See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.1a).]

2) All existing registered calls are cancelled. Yes

[See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.1b).]

3) If the lift has power-operated doors and is parked at a landing, N/A Yes
the doors are closed and the lift returns to the designated floor.
[See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.1c)1).]

4) If the lift has manually operated doors and is parked at a N/A Yes
landing with the doors open, it remains at the floor until the
doors are closed and then returns to the designated floor.
[See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.1c)2).]

5) If the lift is travelling away from the designated floor, it makes Yes
a normal stop and then returns without opening the doors until
arrival at the designated floor.
[See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.1c)3).]

6) If the lift is travelling towards the designated floor, it continues Yes

without stopping until its arrival at the designated floor.
[See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.1c)4).]

7) The lift restationary if any safety device has been operated. Yes
[See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.1c)5).]

b) Confirm that any door reversal devices that could be affected N/A Yes
by smoke or heat are made inoperative by the recall signal.
(See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.2.)

c) Confirm that a fault on a lift which is part of a group does N/A Yes
not prevent recall of the other lifts in the group.
(See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.4.)

d) Confirm that on arrival at the designated floor, lifts with N/A Yes
power-operated doors park with the doors open and are
removed from service. (See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.5.)

e) Confirm that on arrival at the designated floor, lifts with N/A Yes
manually operated doors park with the doors unlocked and
are removed from service. (See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.6.)

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Table E.2 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with recall systems –
Behaviour (continued)

f) Confirm that the lift returns to normal service either by an automatic Yes
signal from the fire alarm system or the reset of the manual recall
device. (See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.7.)

g) Confirm that a “No Entry” sign in accordance with Yes

BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.3.8 is displayed at the designated floor whist
the lift is out of service.
NOTE The sign should have a diameter not less than 25 mm if it is in
the landing controls, otherwise it should have a diameter not less than
50 mm.

h) Where multiple designated floors are required, confirm that an N/A Yes
additional electrical signal will recall the lift to an alternative floor.
(See BS EN 81-73:2005, 5.4.)

Table E.3 Result of examination and test for electric lifts – Lifts with recall systems –
Documentation

Confirm that documentation has been provided in the user manual relative Yes
to the recall controls and the need for regular tests to be carried out.

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