BS ISO 22559-1:2014 PDF

1   Scope This part of ISO 22559

— specifies GESRs for lifts (elevators), their components and functions, and

— establishes a system and provides methods for minimizing safety risks that may arise in the course of, the operation and use of, or work on, lifts (elevators).

NOTE 1 Hereinafter in this part of ISO 22559, the term “lift” is used instead of the term “elevator”.

NOTE 2 See Clause 5 regarding the use and application of this part of ISO 22559.

This part of ISO 22559 is applicable to lifts that are intended to carry persons or persons and goods that can

a) be located in any permanent and fixed structure or building, except lifts located in means of transport, (e.g. ships);

b) have any

1. rated load , size of load carrying unit and speed, and

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