Lifts and escalators

BSI standards and publications specify requirements for the construction, installation, inspection, safety, maintenance and testing of:

  • passenger lifts
  • goods lifts
  • service lifts
  • escalators
  • moving walks.

Provision of lifts for disabled people is also covered (see BS 5655-6:2002), in the context of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

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BS 8468-2:2006
Respiratory protective devices for use against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents. Negative pressure, air purifying devices with full face mask. Specification


 

 

standard coverPD ISO/TR 11071-2:2006
Comparison of worldwide lift safety standards. Hydraulic lifts (elevators)
standard coverKIT 173
Escalators and moving walks kit

standard coverBS 7801:2004
Escalators and moving walks. Code of practice for safe working on escalators and moving walks

standard coverBS EN 81-1:1998
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Electric lifts
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