BS EN ISO 8100-1:2026

1 Scope This document specifies the safety rules for lifts permanently serving buildings and constructions and intended for the transport of persons or persons and goods. It applies to traction lifts, positive drive lifts and hydraulic lifts that:

serve specific levels; and have a rated speed exceeding 0,15 m/s; and have an enclosed car; and move along guide rails inclined not more than 15° to the vertical; and are indoor or weather-protected.

This document also applies to the electrical equipment of these lifts including the lighting and socket outlets in the well. This document specifies safety rules related to:

persons to be safeguarded:

users, including passengers, maintenance and inspection personnel; persons at the landings and o...