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Reprinted, incorporating Amendment No. 1

British Standard
Lifts and service lifts
Part 12. Recommendations for the installation of new,
and the modernization of, hydraulic lifts in existing buildings

Ascenseurs e t monte-charge
Partie 12. Recommandations pour l'installation d'ascenseurs hydrauliques neufs
et la modernisation des ascenseurs anciens dans les bâtiments existants

Personen- und Lastenaufzüge

Teil 12. Empfehlungen für den Einbau neuer oder die Modernisierung
vorhandener hydraulischer Aufzüge in Gebäuden
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Foreword

This Part of this British Standard has been prepared under

the direction of the Mechanical Handling Standards Policy
Committee. It supersedes section 3 of BS 2655 : Part 8,
which has been rendered obsolescent by amendment.
It is the twelfth Part of BS 5655, relating to l i f t s and
service lifts, which is being progressively published to
supersede p'ortions of relevant Parts of BS 2655, the rele-
vant obsolescent requirements being retained for reference
purposes and to enable existing lift installations to be
maintained. The standard comprises the following Parts:
Part 1. Safety rules for the construction and installation
of electric lifts (implementing EN 81 -11. (To be used
in conjunction with PD 6500 'Explanatory supplement
to BS 5655 : Part l'.)
Part 2. Safety rules for the construction and installation
of hydraulic lifts (implementing EN 81-2)
Part 3. Specification for electric service lifts
"Part 4.
Part 5. Specification for dimensions of standard lift
arrangements (related to I S 0 4190/1 and I S 0 4190/3)
Part 6. Code of practice for selection and installation
Part 7. Specification for manual control devices,
indicators and additional fittings (implementing
I S 0 4190/5)
Part 8. Specificationfor eyebolts for lift suspension
Part 9. Specification for guide rails (implementing
I S 0 7465)
Part 10. Specification for testing and inspection of
electric and hydraulic lifts
Part 11. Recommendations for the installation of new,
and the modernization of, electric lifts in existing
buildings
Part 12. Recommendations for the installation of new,
and the modernizationof, hydraulic lifts in existing
buildings
t P a r t 13. Code of practice for vandal resistant l i f t s
The recommendations made in this British Standard are
based upon requirements specified in BS 5655 : Part 2,
and are intended to allow an installation of reasonable
standard to be modernized, in stages if necessary.
This Part of this standard relates to hydraulic lifts utilizing
oil as the hydraulic fluid. If, however, water hydraulic
lifts are being modernized the recommendations given in
this standard should be followed as closely as possible
and specialist advice should be sought.
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Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself

confer immunity from legal obligations.

*Reserved for a future publication.

t T o be prepared.
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Contents

Page
Foreword Inside front cover
Committees responsible Back cover

Recommendations
Section one. General
1.1 scope 2

Section two. Modernization of lifts in

existing buildings
2.1 Modernizationby the replacement of a lift
in existing well and machine room 3
2.2 Component replacement 3
2.3 Change of location 3
2.4 Modernization by alteration to existing
installations 3
2.5 Testing and inspection 4

Section three. Installation of new lifts in

existing buildings
3.1 General 12

Tables
1 Modernizationof hydraulic l i f t s 5
2 Principal alterations 7
3 Deviations and checks 9
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Recommendations. Section one
Section one. General
1.1 Scope
This Part of BS 5655 gives recommendations for the
engineering and safety features to be incorporated when
modernizing hydraulic lifts using oil as the hydraulic fluid.
I t s objective is that components affected by such changes
should comply with the safety rules of BS 5655 : Part 2
as far as it i s 'reasonably practicable' to do so. Where it is
not practicable to comply, such deviations as will secure
a minimum - standard of safety are described.
Where completely new installations are t o supplement or
replace existing installations, special recommendations are
given to meet site restrictions which are often present in
older buildings. These are given so that the use of new
equipment is not restricted due to modern site require-
ments being more rigorous than formerly.
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NOTE 1. 'Reasonably practicable' i s defined as follows: 'In deciding
what is reasonably practicable the seriousness of risk to injury
should be weighed against the difficulty and cost of removing or
reducing that risk. I n considering the cost no allowance should be
made for the size, nature or profitability of the business concerned.
Where the difficulty and cost are high, and a careful assessment of
the risk shows it to be comparatively unimportant, action may not
need to be taken. On the other hand where the risk is high, action
should be taken at whatever cost.'
(Based upon HSE leaflet IND(G)l(L)REV 1987)
NOTE 2. T h i s standard includes a pull-out table (table 1) detailing
the principal alterations of a modernization scheme with related
consequential alterations.
NOTE 3. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard
are listed on the inside back cover.
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Section two. Modernization of lifts in existing buildings
2.1 Modernizationby the replacement of a
lift in existing well and machine room
2.I. 1 I nstallation
When a completely new lift i s installed in an existing lift
well and existing machine room the installation should
comply with BS 5655 : Part 2 in all respects, except under
t h e limiting conditions described in 2.1.2 to 2.1.4.
2.1.2 Pit
If for structural reasons the existing pit cannot be altered
to comply with BS 5655 : Part 2, additional safe working
features as described in BS 7255 should be provided.
2.1.3 Headroom
If for structural reasons the existing headroom cannot be
altered to comply with BS 5655 : Part 2, all the following
conditions should be met (see table 3, item (b)):
(a) the car guide lengths should be in accordance
with 5.7.1.1 (a) of BS 5655 : Part 2 : 1988;
(b) the free distance beneath the lowest part of the well
roof should be in accordance with 5.7.1.1 (cl of
BS 5655 : Part 2 : 1988;
(cl the safe working provisions recommended in
BS 7255, as deviations from 5.7 in BS 5655 : Part 2 :
1988, should be provided;
(d) the counterweight (if provided) guide lengths should
be in accordance with 5.7.1.2 of BS 5655 : Part 2 : 1988.
2.1.4 Machine and pulley rooms
2.1.4.1 Exisring rooms If the existing means of access,
clear working height or working clearances are restricted,
in the interests of safety, every attempt should be made
to comply with clause 6 of BS 5655 : Part 2 : 1988.
2.1.4.2 New rooms. If a new machine room is created it
should comply in all respects with clause 6 of BS 5655 :
Part 2 : 1988.
NOTE. Existing guide rails and their fixings may be retained
provided they are adequate for the installation.
2 2 Component replacement
NOTE. A like-for-like replacement of lift components, such as
routine repair or replacement b y parts having equivalent safety
characteristics to those being replaced, is not considered to be an
aspect of modernization. A change of hydraulic fluid type which
does not affect the characteristics of the lift operation is also not
considered to be an aspect of modernization.
Any replacement part should not adversely affect the
performance of other components/parts in the system.
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Section two
2.3 Change of location
Where a lift installation is transferred and installed in a
new location, the installation should comply with 2.1 or
section three.
2.4 Modernization by alterationto existing
installations
2.4.1 General
There are fundamental differences between the load ratings
of l i f t s in accordance with BS 5655 : Part 2 and those l i f t s
manufactured in accordance with BS 2655 : Part 1. There is
also some difference in load ratings between the 1983 and
1988 editions of BS 5655 : Part 2. In earlier standards,
particularly BS 2655, different criteria as follows were
employed:
(a) using the imperial system of measurement,
a passenger was assumed to weigh 150 Ib; and
(b) using the metric system a passenger was assumed
to weigh 75 kg.
To avoid confusion it i s recornmended that the original
rating in pounds or kilograms should be retained on the
load plate in the car, with the direct conversion in kilo-
grams added to the imperial measurement. This will permit
the original design criteria to be retained.
When alterations to an existing lift installation are carried
out and these alterations affect the performance or update
the equipment, this is considered to be modernization of
the equipment. Such alterations should comply with 2.4.2
and 2.4.3.
When assessing the work to be done in a modernization
scheme, those parts of the existing electrical wiring that
would be retained should be checked to determine whether
they are in good condition and comply with clause 5 of
BS 5655 : Part 10 : 1986. T h i s does not apply to the power
supply external to the lift installation which may be
required to be checked by others.
It is assumed that the existing guide rails and their fixings
will be retained and, if necessary, extended; any unsuitable
for the new application should be replaced and considered
as a new installation in accordance with section three.
Where the controller of a fireman's lift (as defined in
BS 5655 : Part 6) is changed, the control system should
comply with BS 5588 : Part 5. This does not, however,
imply compliance with all other requirements in that
standard for a fire-fighting lift, especially with regard to the
structural enclosure.
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Section two
24.2 Principal alterations
When making specific principal alterations to a lift installa-
tion as part of a modernization scheme (see 2.4.1) some
related consequential alterations will be necessary.
Table 1 lists the principal alterations with all the related
consequential alterations. Table 2 describes the principal
alterations identified by groups of reference numbers,
as follows:
(a) reference û relates to consequential alterations which
should be considered when any principal alteration
(references 1 to 34)is undertaken;
(b) references 1 to 6 inclusive relate to performance
whereby the overall performance capability of the lift
installation is enhanced resulting in a change of traffic
handling;
(cl references 1 1 to 22 inclusive relate to the updating
of lift equipment without necessarily changing the
performance of the lift;
(dl references 31 to 3 4 inclusive relate to changes
introduced to meet the requirements of current British
Standards. References 31 and 32 particularly relate to
safety.
NOTE. The above principal alteration references correspond with
similar references for electric lifts in BS 5655 : Part 11.
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The consequential alterations are identified by the follow-
ing key letters:
(i)'E' to indicate essential alterations which should
cornply with the relevant requirements of BS 5655 :
Part 2 and which should always be made;
(i¡) 'P' to indicate alterations which should comply
with the relevant requirements of BS 5655 : Part 2
and which should preferably also be made;
(iii) 'D' to indicate alterations where, because of building
limitations, it may be necessary to deviate from the
relevant requirements of BS 5655 : Part 2. Details of
acceptable deviations are given in 2.4.3.
2.4.3 Deviations where it may not be possible to comply
with BS 5655 : Part 2
When building limitations are such that it is not possible
to comply fully with BS 5655 : Part 2 when making
alterations, the deviations and checks described in table 3
should be adopted.
2.5 Testing and inspection
When any modernization scheme is completed, the installa-
tion should be retested and reinspected in accordance with
BS 5655 : Part IO.
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Section two

Table 2. Principal aiterations

Principal alteration Principal alteration Description

reference (see table 1
and also 2.4.2)

All alterations Consequential alterations which should be considered when

any principal alteration (references 1 to 34)is undertaken

Change in rated speed(s) Any change in speed:

(a) upwards greater than 25 %
(bl downwards which requires recalibration of the devices
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Change in rated load Any alteration to rated load to comply with BS 5655 : Part 2

Change in travel* Any increase in travel which includes the provision of

additional entrances, or any increase in travei which exceeds
7m

Change in type of A change in control system (see section 5 of BS 5655 :

control system Part 6)governing the operation of lift and doors

Change in type of A change in the method of controlling the hydraulic

power system 5ystem.t

Change from manual to The addition of power devices to landing and/or car doors.
power-operateddoors

* A decrease in travel is not considered in this standard, I f any decrease is undertaken similar alterations to those outlined in this
standard may be necessary.
t A change of fluid from water to oil is not covered by this standard (see the foreword).

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Section two

Table 2. (concluded)

Principal alteration Principal alteration Description

reference (see table 1
and also 2.4.2)
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11 Change in mass of empty Where an alteration results in the mass of the empty car and
car (and DA ram) its attachments, including direct acting ram (if applicable),
changing by more than 5 96 of their original mass

12 Change in mass of Where an alteration results in the mass of the indirect acting
indirect acting ram ram and i t s attachments change by more than 10 % o f their
original mass

13 Replacement of jack A replacement of the jack which is not on a like-for-like

basis

14 Replacement of safety and Where an alteration causes a change in the safety devices
anti-creep devices listed in table 2 of BS 5655 : Part 2 : 1988

15 Change in main power A change in main power supply to terminals of lift

SUPPlY equipment

16 Replacement of lift Replacement of existing lift machine by new lift machine

machine as defined in clause 3 of BS 5655 : Part 2 : 1988

17 Piping changes A change of piping and fittings which are subject to pressure

18 Replacement of controller Replacement of existing controller by new controller without

any change in type of control system or power system

19 Replacement of landing Where most existing landing doors are replaced by new
doors landing doors

20 Replacement of car with Replacement of existing car by new car with or without
stretcher extension stretcher extension

21 Replacement of door Replacement involving change in type of door power

power operator operator

22 Replacement of car Replacement of car walls and roof (but not changes of
enclosure linings)

31 Top of car inspection Replacement or addition of a car top inspection control

control

32 Replacement of carhanding Replacement of existing carhanding gates with new

gates with doors carhanding doors

33 Replacement of locking Replacement or addition of landing door interlocks

devices

34 Replacement of car Replacement or addition of car door or gate electrical

door/gate switches switches

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Section two

Table 3. Deviations and checks

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Clause number in Description of deviation Related t o

ES 5655 : Part 2 : 1988 (Unless otherwise stated the cited clause numbers principal
and appendices are from BS 5655 : Part 2) alteration
references*

(a) 5.4 Any additional entrances formed should either comply with 5.4 3
or be substantially similar to existing entrances

(b) 5.7 Where existing lift pit and/or machine room are retained, 1,3,6,
and provided the rated speed is not increased above 1.O m/s, 21,31,32
the top clearances specified in 5.7.1 and/or the pit dimensions
specified in 5.7.2, should be complied with wherever possible
(see also PD 6500)
When the clearances applicable to the rated speed cannot be
complied with, the following provisions for safe working
should be made:
(a) With reduced headroom (see also 7.2.1 in BS 7255 : 1989).
(1) A safety sign with the legend 'Reduced headroom'
should be mounted on the car top and be clearly
visible from the landing
(2)An inspection control upper limit switch in accordance
with 14.1.2 should be fitted and positioned to maintain a t
least 1.8 m headroom above the car roof when on
inspection control
A safety sign with the legend 'Fitted with inspection control
upper limit switch' should be mounted on the car top and
be clearly visible from the landing
(b) With reduced pit depth (see also 7.3.1 in BS 7255 : 1989).
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A safety sign with the legend 'Reduced pit depth' should be

mounted on the wall of the lift well and be clearly visible
from the lowest landing
The installation in all other respects should comply with 5.7
If the rated speed is increased above 1.O m/s the above deviations
are not acceptable and 5.7 should be complied with in i t s entirety

(c) 7.1 Any additional entrances should either comply with 7.1 or be 3
substantially similar to existing entrances and be not less than
1.98 m high

(d) 7.2.1 As (c) above 3,19

(e) 7.2.2 Where alteration(s1requires the fitting of landing door(s1, 3,6,19,32

these should comply with 7.2. If the available space prevents this
the landing door(s) should comply with 7.2 as far as possible
and the building may require additional fire precautions
Replacement landing entrances should not in fire conditions be
inferior to those removed and may need to comply with the
Building Regulations

*See table 1.

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Section two

Table 3. (continued)

Clause number in DescriDtion of deviation Related t o

ES 5665 : Part 2 : 1988 (Unless otherwise stated the cited clause numbers principal
and appendices are from BS 5655 : Part 2) alteration
references"

(f) 7.2.3 As (cl above 3

(9) 7.3.1 As (cl above 3,6,19,32

(h) 7.5 Landing entrances should be checked for compliance with f.5. 3,4
If the specified forces and/or energies are exceeded, the door
operation should, if possible, be modified to comply
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Any vertical parting doors should preferably operate in

accordance with 7.5

(i) 7.6.1 and 7.6.2 Any additional landing entrances should comply with 7.6.2.2, 3
if practicable

(i) 7.7 Where entrances are added, locking should comply with 7.7. 3
Exceptions are permitted only in respect of 7.7.3.1.1,7.7.3.1.6
and 7.7.3.2 provided it can be shown that the existing locking
is positive and effective

(k) 8.1 Reduced car height is not permitted 32

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(I) 8.2 (see also A car with a stretcher extension may be replaced by: and 22
2.4.1 of this (a) one of a similar type, with a roof over the full area to
present standard) eliminate the void, and with an electrical interlock of a
safety contact type fitted to the door giving access to
the stretcher extension. This interlock may be overridden
when on car preference control; or
(b) a lift car of full height over an area not less than that
occupied by the car replaced, includingthe extension,
with an appropriate increase in rated load. This assumes
the extension i s the full width of the car.

(m) 8.3 When replacing a safety gear the sling, platform, etc. 8,14
should be checked for compliance with 8.3.2.

(n) 8.4.2 Where the pit depth is limited, compliance with the requirements O
of 8.4.2 may not be possible. In such cases the clearance in
5.7.2.3 (¡.e. 0.1 m between the bottom of the pit and the lowest
part of the toe guard) should be complied with which will
determine the maximum depth of the toe guard

(o) 8.12 If the emergency release key (appendix 6) is fitted to landing 33

doors the same release key facility should be provided on
trap doors

*See table 1.

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Section two

Table 3. (concludd)

Clause number in Dascription of deviation Related t o

BS 5655 : Part 2 : 1988 (Unless otherwise stated the cited clause numbers principal
and eppendices ere from BS 5655 : Part 2) alteration
references'

(p) 9.1 and 9.2 Ropes need not be replaced to comply with 9.1.2(b)and (c) 1,2,3,11
providing that the safety factors in 9.2.2 are complied with
Replacement ropes should comply with BS 302 :Parts 1 and 4
and 9.2.2
It i s not necessary to replace the pulleys to comply with 9.2.1

(4) 9.5 Replacement ropes or chains should comply with 9.3 except 1, 2, 3, 11
t h a t the equalizing device (9.3.1)may be omitted if either the
top clearances or car and counterweight suspension point
clearances are insufficient. Where an automatic load distribution
device is retained, it should be checked for any increased load
condition
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(r) 10.3 and 10.4 Existing buffers may be retained provided their new application 11 and 15
does not exceed their original design parameters. If over-run
considerations allow, energy dissipation buffers should be amended
to comply with 10.4.3.3

If the pit depth is insufficient to accommodate buffers, the position

of the buffer switch may have to be lowered such that it
actuates before the buffer is fully compressed

(SI 13.1 Compliance with 13.1 may be limited to additional wiring. Any O
sxisting wiring should be checked and replaced if necessary. (See
also 2.4.1,paragraph 4 of this present standard)

(t) 13.5 Compliance with 13.5 may be limited to additional wiring. Any O
existing wiring should be checked and replaced if necessary. (See
also 2.4.1,paragraph 4 of this present standard)

When the change i s related to change in rated speed the suitability

of reusing the existing travelling cables may need to be checked
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(u) 15.3 to 15.12 When making any principal alteration, all relevant notices and O
operating instructionsshould be provided

See table 1.

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Section three

Section three. Installation of new lifts in existing buildings

3.1 General
When a new lift is installed in a new lift well in association
with an existing building, the installation should comply
with BS 5655 : Part 2, ¡.e. the installation should be
considered as being a new lift in a new building.

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Publications referred to
BS 302 Stranded steel w i r e ropes
Part 1 Specification for general requirements
Part 4 Specification for ropes for l i f t s
BS 2655 Lifts, escalators, passenger conveyors and paternosters
Part 8 Modernization or reconstruction of lifts, escalators a n d paternosters
BS 5655 L i f t s and service l i f t s
Part 2 Safety rules for t h e construction and installation of hydraulic l i f t s
Part 5 Specification for dimensions of standard electric lift arrangements
Part 6 Code of practice for selection and installation
Part 10 Specification for the testing and inspection of electric a n d hydraulic l i f t s
BS 7255 Code of practice for safe w o r k i n g on lifts
BS 5588 F i r e precautions in t h e design and construction of buildings
Part 5 Code of practice for firefighting stairways and lifts
P D 6500 Explanatory supplement to BS 5655 'Lifts a n d service lifts' Part 1 'Safety rules for t h e construction a n d installation Of
electric lifts' ( E N 81 : Part 1)
*HSE leaflet I N D ( G ) I (L) R E V 1987
*HSE Guidance N o t e GS 38
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I AMD 6762
Amendment No. 1
published and effective from 30 September 1991
to BS 5655 : Part 12 : 1989

Lifts and service lifts

Part 12. Recommendationsfor the installation of
new, and the modernization of, hydraulic lifts in
existing buildings

Corrections

AMD 6702 Table 1. Modernization of hydraulic lifts

September 1991
Delete the title of principal alteration 14 which reads 'Replacement of safety devices
against excess speed' and substitute the following.

'Replacement of safety and anti-creepdevices'.

AMD 6762 Table 2. Principal alterations

September 1991
In column 2, delete the title of principal alteration 14 and substitute the following.

'Replacement of safety and anti-creep devices'.

In column 3 for principal alteration 14, delete, from the description, 'BS 5565 : Part 2 :
1988' and substitute 'BS 5655 : Part 2 : 1988'.

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AMD 8098

Amendment No. 2
published and effective from 15 March 1994
to BS 5655 : Part 12 : 1989

Lifts and service lifts

Part 12. Recommendations for the installation of new, and the
modernization of, hydraulic lifts in existing buildings

Corrections
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%&le 1. Modernization of hydraulic lifts

In column 19, headed ‘Machineroom - lighting and socket outlets’ in line 4,for ‘AU
alterations (see note O and 2.4.2(a))’ delete ‘P’,
In column 69, headed ‘Hydraulic control and safety devices’ in line 4,for ‘All
alterations (see note O and 2.4.2(a))’ insert ‘E.

AMD SO9WTvbrch 1994

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