British Standards Institution

Source:: CEN
Committee:: MHE/4 - Lifts, hoists and escalators
Categories:: Lifts. Escalators
Number of comments:: 4

Scope

This document provides rules on how to apply EN 81‑71:2022 to existing lifts to improve their vandal resistance. It is detailing the general requirement for vandal resistance as referred to in EN 81‑80:2019, Annex A, Table A.1, No. 1.2.

NOTE EN 81‑71:2018 referenced in EN 81‑80:2019 has been replaced by EN 81‑71:2022 without technical changes. The reference to category 0 has been removed.

This document applies to permanently installed lifts serving defined landing levels, having a car designed for the transportation of persons or persons and goods.

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1. Proposal (Complete)

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2. Draft (Complete)

Draft start date:

08/03/2023

3. Public Comments

Public Comments start date:

01/06/2023

Public Comments end date:

25/07/2023

4. Comment Resolution

Comment Resolution start date:

07/08/2024

5. Approval

6. Publication

Publication start date:

17/02/2025

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BS EN 81-83 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Existing lifts. - Part 83: Rules for the improvement of the resistance against vandalism

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