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BS EN 81-20:2020 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - lifts for the transport of persons and goods. Passenger and goods passenger lifts

Publication Year

2020

Document Status

Withdrawn

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Abstract

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

Document History

Supersedes BS 8486-1:2007+A1:2011, BS 8486-2:2007+A1:2011, and BS EN 81-20:2014.

ISBN

9780580518751

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Current, 2020, BS EN 81-20:2020 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - lifts for the transport of persons and goods. Passenger and goods passenger lifts (Incorporating corrigendum April 2021)

Partially replaced, 1970, BS 2655-6:1970 Lifts, escalators, passenger conveyors and paternosters. Building construction requirements (AMD 1573) (AMD 1951) (AMD 2627) (AMD 3017) (AMD 4563) (Obsolescent but remains current)

Replaced, remains current, 1979, BS 5655-1:1979 Lifts and service lifts. Safety rules for the construction and installation of electric lifts (incorporating amendment Nos. 1 and 2) (Superseded but remains current and is declared obsolescent)

Replaced, remains current, 1986, BS 5655-1:1986 Lifts and service lifts. Safety rules for the construction and installation of electric lifts (AMD 5840) (Superseded but remains current and is declared obsolescent)

Replaced, remains current, 1988, BS 5655-2:1988 Lifts and service lifts. Safety rules for the construction and installation of hydraulic lifts (AMD 6220) (Superseded but remains current and is declared obsolescent)

Withdrawn, 1985, BS 5655-9:1985 Lifts and service lifts. Specification for guide rails (AMD 5186) (AMD 5786) (Withdrawn)

Replaced, remains current, 1995, BS 5655-10-1-1:1995 Lifts and service lifts. Specification for the testing and examination of lifts and service lifts. Electric lifts. Commissioning tests for new lifts (obsolescent but remains current)

Replaced, remains current, 1995, BS 5655-10-2-1:1995 Lifts and service lifts. Testing and examination of lifts and service lifts. Hydraulic lifts. Commissioning tests for new lifts (obsolescent but remains current)

Withdrawn, 1986, BS 5655-10:1986 Lifts and service lifts. Specification for the testing and inspection of electric and hydraulic lifts (AMD 8474) (Withdrawn)

Withdrawn, 2007, BS 8486-1:2007 Examination and test of new lifts before putting into service - Specification for means of determining compliance with BS EN 81. Electric lifts