EN 81-82-2013 pdf download.Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Existing lifts – Part 82: Rules for the improvement of the accessibility of existing lifts for persons including persons with disability.
5.2.1 Entrance clear opening
If the size of the car is In accordance with EN 81-70:2003. Table 1, the minimum entrance clear opening shall be 800 mm.
NOTE National regulations can require more than 800 mm. Type 2 lifts should be p4’ovided with an entrance clear opening of 900 mm, according to ISO 4190-1 (señes 8)161. and type 3 lifts with a clear opening of 1 100 mm.
The car and landing doors shall be constructed as automatic power operated horizontally sliding doors. If that is not the case and if it is not possible to do so, the manual door shall be converted to a power operated door.
If the lift is equipped with hinged doors at the landings and if the size of the lift does not allow the use by a wheel chair user, the accessibility can nevertheless be improved for impaired mobility users by the installation of automatic power operated horizontally sliding doors even if the car entrance has to be reduced (e.g. existing hinged dooi-s with a car entrance of 800 mm replaced by automatic power operated horizontally sliding doors with a car entrance of 700 mm).
Existing folding car doors may remain if the accessibility for wheel chair users is not restricted.
5.2.2 AccessIble and obstacle free landings
Obstacle-free accessibility on the landing floors is required on all eligible floors as defined in EN 81-70:2003, 5.2.2.
Special attention should be given to adequate local lighting at the landings (see EN 81 -1/2:1998. 7.6.1 111, [21),
5.2.3 Door dwell tIme
When the lift is equipped with automatic power operated doors, the door dwell time shall be sufficiently long to facilitate access or the control system shall be equipped with an adlustable dwell time as defined in EN 81-70:2003,5.2.3.
5.2.4 Re-opening device without physical contact
When the lift is equipped with automatic power operated horizontally sliding doors, it shall at least also be equipped with a protection device preventing physical contact as defined in EN 81-70:2003, 5.2.4.
NOTE In case of inteierence between the device and door coupler and/or locks, the protechve device covers the opening over a distance between at least 25 mm and 1 600 mm above the car door sill.
For power operated hinged doors, the effofl needed to prevent the door opening and closing shall not exceed 150 N. The kinetic energy shall not exceed 4 J in each direction.
5.3 Car dimensions, equipment In the car, stopping/levelling accuracy
5.3.1 Car dimensions
Car dimensions shall be in accordance with EN 81-70:2003, 53,1.
NOTE 1 The sizes shown in EN 81.70:2003. Table 1, are ideal sizes particularly for new buildings. However, there are many existing lifts where smaller wheelchairs can be used. Therefore no change to the car is necessary, provdng this is acceptable for the expected users of the building.
NOTE 2 Attention needs to be given to the fact that dimensions of the well dictate dimensions of the car.
5.3.2 EquIpment In the car
5.3.2.1 Handrail
Handrails shall be in compliance with EN 81-70:2003, 5.3.2.1.
It placing the handrail on the side reduces the entrance width and prevents wheel chair user’s access, it shall be
placed on the rear wall.
5.3.2.2 Tip-up seats
Tip-up seats where provided shall be in compliance with EN 81-70:2003, 5.3.2.2. It should be ensured that the relevant car wall has sufficient strength.
5.3.2.3 Moving backwards out of the car
Devices shall be installed in compliance with EN 81-70:2003. 5.3.2.3.
5.4.1.1 Button system
The push button type system shall comply with EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.1.1, in particular Table 2.
Where the existing buttons do not fully comply with one or more of the requirements of EN 81-70:2003, Table 2, they can be kept until modernisation of the related component is carried out. However, if some requirements (except g), registration feedback) of high level of effectiveness (i.e. 3 or 4 according to the matrix of Annex A) do not comply, the buttons shall be replaced.
If providing a new lift controller then the complete EN 81-70:2003, Table 2 shall be complied with.
5.4.1.2 Keypad
Where a keypad is used, it shall comply with EN 81 -70:2003, 5.4.1.2.
5.4.1.3 Temporary activation control
Where a temporary activation control is used, it shall comply with EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.1.3.
5.4.1.4 PosItioning of landing control devices
Landing control devices shall be mounted according to EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.1 A.
5.4.2 Car control devices
Where a push button system is used, it shall comply with EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.2.1 and 5.4.2.2, in particular Table 2,
Where the existing buttons do not fully comply with one more of the requirements of EN 81-70:2003, Table 2 they can be kept until a modernisation of the related component is carried Out. However, if some requirements (except 9), registration feedback) of high level of effectiveness (i.e. 3 or 4 according to the matrix of Annex A) do not comply, the buttons shall be replaced.
It providing a new lift controller then the complete EN 81-70:2003. Table 2 shafl be complied with.
The car control panel shall be located according to EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.2.3.
Where a keypad is used for call registration in the car, it shall comply with EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.2.4.
Where a destination control system with “temporary activation” is used, it shall comply with EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.2.5.
5.4.3 Landing signals
Landing signals shall comply with EN 81-70:2003, 5.4.3.EN 81-82-2013 pdf download.