ISO 8100-1:2019

Overview

ISO 8100-1:2019 - "Lifts for the transport of persons and goods - Part 1: Safety rules for the construction and installation of passenger and goods passenger lifts" defines safety rules for permanently installed, new passenger and goods passenger lifts. It applies to lifts with traction, positive or hydraulic drives that serve defined landing levels, with cars suspended by ropes, chains or jacks and travelling on guide rails inclined not more than 15° to the vertical. The standard covers construction, installation, verification and user information to ensure safe operation and maintenance.

Key topics and technical requirements

ISO 8100-1:2019 addresses the full technical lifecycle from design to putting a lift into service. Major topics include:

• Scope & exclusions - clear limits (e.g., excludes certain drive systems, very low-speed lifts ≤ 0.15 m/s, some hydraulic lift cases and lifts installed before publication).
• List of significant hazards - identification of risks associated with lift use, installation and operation.
• Well, machinery spaces & pulley rooms - access, layout and safety provisions.
• Landing doors and car doors - dimensions, strength, locking, emergency unlocking and detection of closed/locked states.
• Car, counterweight and balancing weight - structural, ventilation, lighting and emergency access requirements.
• Suspension and compensation means - ropes, chains, jacks, traction sheaves and related protections.
• Precautions against free fall & overspeed - safety gears, rupture valves, restrictors, pawl devices and overspeed protection.
• Guide rails and buffers - design loads, impact factors and buffer stroke requirements.
• Lift machinery (traction, positive drive, hydraulic) - machine design, braking and hydraulic system safety limits.
• Electrical installations & protective devices - wiring, earthing, safety circuits and failure analysis.
• Controls, final limit switches & signals - operation logic, emergency alarms and priorities.
• Verification & tests - documentation, design verification and pre-service examinations (braking, electrical, pressure tests, safety gear tests).
• Information for use - instruction manuals and user/operator information requirements.

Practical applications and users

ISO 8100-1 is used by:

• Lift manufacturers and designers for compliant product design
• Installation and maintenance contractors to meet safety and verification requirements
• Building designers and architects integrating lifts into new buildings
• Inspection bodies, certification authorities and regulators for conformity assessment
• Facility managers and building owners to understand operational and maintenance obligations

The standard is practical for projects involving new, permanently installed passenger or goods passenger lifts and acts as a baseline for safe construction and installation.

Related standards

• EN 81 series (notably EN 81-21) is referenced for special cases such as lifts in existing buildings or where building constraints require supplementary national or regional provisions. Local codes and regulations should also be considered alongside ISO 8100-1:2019.