British Standards Institution

Source:: BSI
Committee:: MHE/12/3 - Lifting Platforms - Vehicle lifting devices and mechanical parking devices
Categories:: Diagnostic, maintenance and test equipment | Lifting equipment. Other
Number of comments:: 53

Scope

This British standard gives recommendations on installation, maintenance, inspection and safe use of stationary and mobile vehicle lifts consisting of one or more lifting units, designed to raise vehicles totally for the purpose of examining and working on or under the vehicles whilst in a raised position.The floor or ground supporting the vehicle lift in use is assumed to be horizontal.This document does not contain requirements for hazards which may arise on vehicle lifts where the carrying device can be tilted, or vehicle lifts intended to lift persons.

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1. Proposal (Complete)

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2. Draft (Complete)

Draft start date:

08/03/2024

3. Public Comments

Public Comments start date:

11/03/2024

Public Comments end date:

11/05/2024

4. Comment Resolution

Comment Resolution start date:

18/02/2025

5. Approval

6. Publication

Publication start date:

15/01/2025

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BS 7980:2024 Vehicle lifts. Installation, maintenance, thorough examination and safe use – Code of practice

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