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BS EN 81-70:2003 Safety rules for the construction and installations of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and good passenger lifts. Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability (incorporating corrigenda No. 1 and No. 2) (Withdrawn)
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Withdrawn, cited in regs
Abstract
Requirements are given for safe and independent access and use of lifts by people, including those with disabilities. Details are given for minimum car dimensions, car doors and landing doors which have automatic power operated horizontally sliding doors. Technical requirements are given to minimise hazards arising during the operation of lifts. Also covers accessibility issues for persons using wheelchairs. Can be used as guidance for upgrading existing lifts.
Document History
Superseded by BS EN 81-70:2018. Amendment 14675 is Corrigendum No. 1 dated 18 August 2003 - Correction to title. Amendment 14751 is Corrigendum No. 2 dated 5 November 2003 - Sentence added to EN foreword. Supersedes BS 5655-7:1983.
ISBN
0580419975
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