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Safety rules for the

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Lifts for the transport
of persons and goods —
Part 29: Interpretations related to
EN 81-20 up to EN 81-28 (includes
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CEN/TS 81-29
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION October 2004
ICS 91.140.90
English version
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Lifts for
the transport of persons and goods - Part 29: Interpretations
related to EN 81-20 up to EN 81- 28 (includes EN 81-1:1998 and
EN 81-2:1998)
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von
élévateurs - Elévateurs pour le transport de personnes et Aufzügen - Aufzüge für den Personen- und Gütertransport -
d'objets - Partie 29 : Interprétations relatives aux EN 81-20 Teil 29: Auslegungen zu EN 81-20 bis EN 81-28
à EN 81-28 (EN 81-1:1998 et EN 81-2:1998 inclus) (einschließlich EN 81-1:1998 und EN 81-2:1998)
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 30 May 2004 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
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CEN/TS 81-29:2004 (E)
Contents
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4
3 List of interpretations ....................................................................................................................................5
4 Interpretations..............................................................................................................................................11
Annex A (normative) List of interpretations pertaining to previous editions of EN 81-1 and EN 81-2
still valid for EN 81-1/2:1998 .......................................................................................................................79
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................................................86
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Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 81-29: 2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 10 “Lifts, escalators
and moving walks”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this CEN Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.
The CEN members are free to choose the way in which they implement this CEN Technical Specification. The CEN
members are asked to inform their national committee(s) about this CEN Technical Specification, and make it
available on request.
This document is a collection of interpretations related to EN 81-20 up to EN 81-28. Since the standards EN 81-1
and EN 81-2 have not yet been incorporated into the group EN 81-20 to EN 81-28 and interpretations to other
standards of this group are not yet available, this issue contains only information about interpretations related to EN
81-1 and EN 81-2. According to the progress in working out interpretations, this document will be amended.
This is the first edition of this CEN Technical Specification.
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Introduction
Standards reflect the consensus of the best European expertise and are prepared with highest care. Product
standards cannot be formulated in such a way that they describe all possible technical solutions and therefore
exclude all uncertainties regarding the understanding of the required provisions. On the other hand technology is in
a permanent evolution, the progress of which cannot be incorporated into standards quickly enough.
Interpretations are a practical way to give:
 answers to questions regarding the understanding of clauses in standards ;
 feedback to the CEN-Committee responsible for a standard about the practical experiences resulting from
the use of the standard ;
 guidance to further development and improvement of standards following :
 experience, especially accidents and incidents ;
 progress in technology ;
 the state of the art.
Information concerning the procedure developed by CEN/TC 10 concerning the elaboration of interpretations is
shown in CEN Technical Report TR 81-10.
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1 Scope
This document is a collection of interpretations related to EN 81-20 up to EN 81-28. Since the standards EN 81-1:
1998 and EN 81-2: 1998 have not yet been incorporated into the group EN 81-20 to EN 81-28 and interpretations
to other standards of this group are not yet available, this issue contains only information about interpretations
related to EN 81-1: 1998 and EN 81-2:1998.
Interpretations aim to improve understanding of the clause(s) they are referring to and by that facilitating common
understanding between manufacturers, lift installers, notified bodies, inspection bodies and national authorities.
Interpretations do not have the same status as the standards to which they are related. However the application of
interpretations should give to the interested parties confidence that the relevant standard has not been wrongly
applied.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
EN 81-1:1998, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 1: Electric lifts
EN 81-2:1998, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 2: Hydraulic lifts
3 List of interpretations
The following lists (Table 1 and Table 2) show the valid interpretations pertaining to EN 81-1: 1998 and EN 81-2:
1998.
Table 1 shows the list of interpretations in their numerical order.
Table 2 shows the list of interpretations in order of the chapters of EN 81-1:1998 and EN 81-2: 1998 with the
corresponding keywords.
A number of interpretations pertaining to EN 81-1: 1978, EN 81-1: 1985 and EN 81-2:1987 are considered still valid
for EN 81-1: 1998 and EN 81-2:1998. Annex A shows the lists of these interpretations 1).
Table 1 — List of interpretations in numerical order
Valid for
Number Clause Date Key words
(edition 1998)
Protection in the well ; rigid
501 5.6.1 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
screen
Filters ; hydraulic control and
502 12.5.7 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
safety devices
Fixing of the glass panels ;
503 J.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
glass
Dimensions of the glass
504 J.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
panels ; glass
Door motor ; overload
505 13.3.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
protection
1) These interpretations are available from the National CEN Member organisation or CEN/TC 10 secretariat.
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Valid for
(edition 1998)
Machine-room accesses ;
506 13.4.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
main switch
Emergency electrical operation
507 14.2.1.4 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
; inspection operation
Laboratory tests ; safety
508 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 circuits containing electronic
F.6
components
Electric safety circuits ; printed
509 H.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
circuits boards
Electric safety circuit ;
510 14.1.2.1.3 ; H.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
gathering information
511 15 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Data plate ; safety device
Final limit switch ; actuation
512 10.5.3.1 ; 10.5.3.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
zone ; creeping
Final limit switch ; actuation
513 10.5.3.1 ; 10.5.3.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
zone ; creeping
Emergency alarm device ; two-
514 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
14.2.3.3 way voice communication
Bypass of landing door and/or
515 14.1.2.1.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
car door contacts
516 5.9 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Illumination ; lighting ; well
Strength of the floor below the
517 5.3.2.2; 5.3.2.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
buffers
Glass panels ; partially
518 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 enclosed well ; points normally
5.3.1.2 accessible to persons
13.1.2 ; 14.1.2.2.2 ; Code IP ; degree of protection
519 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 ; diagram ; graphic symbol
14.1.2.2.3 ; 16.2 a) 6)
Balancing weight ;
counterweight ; safety gear ;
520 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
9.8.3.1 safety rope ; suspension
means
521 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Car and counterweight buffer
10.3.1
Electronic component ;
522 15 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
marking
Goods passenger lift ;
523 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 maximum available car area ;
8.2.2.4
rated load
1.3 g) ; 8.11.3 ; 8.18.1 b) ; Rated speed 1 m/s
524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
10.3.6 ; 10.3.7
Rated speed 0,63 m/s ; safety
525 9.8.2.1 d) 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
gear
Clamping device ; tripping
526 9.9.2.1 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
speed
527 9.9.5.1 ; 9.9.5.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Clamping device ; release
Energy accumulation type
528 D.2 n) 1) 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
buffers ; test
Exceptions to tests ; pendulum
529 J.7 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
shock test
530 J.7 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Plain glass panel ; door
531 14.2.2.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Door ; stopping device
Maximum allowable pressure ;
532 1.2 ; 1.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
non-toxic fluid ; scope
Reduced buffer stroke ;
533 10.4.3.2 ; 12.8 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
monitoring the slowdown
Alarm devices ; emergency
534 5.10 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
release ; pit
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Valid for
(edition 1998)
Ascending car ; overspeed ;
535 9.10.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
retardation of the car
Access to the interior of
536 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 machine room by means of a
6.2.2 b)
ladder
Anti-rebound device ;
537 9.6.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
compensation with ropes
Accessibility of rupture valve ;
538 12.5.5.2 ; 12.5.6.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
restrictor
5.7.3.2 (EN 81-1) ; Accessibility of the pit
539 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
5.7.2.2 (EN 81-2)
Inspection controls in relation
540 14.2.1.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
to glass lifts
Electric installations ; electrical
541 13.1.1.2 ; 13.5.1.3 ; 13.5.3.6 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
wiring ; method of installation
Guide rails ; yield point ;
542 10.1.2.1 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
tensile strength
543 16.1.3 ; F.0.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Type examination certificate
544 8.2.1 ; Table 1.1 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Available car area ; tolerance
Final limit switch on drum drive
545 10.5.3.1 2001-12-14 EN 81-1
lift
Sheave equivalent number
546 Annex N ; Table N.1 2001-12-14 EN 81-1
evaluation Nequiv(t)
5.7.3.3 b) 2) (EN 81-1) ; Pit ; horizontal distance
547 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
5.7.2.3 b) 2) (EN 81-2)
Safety circuits ; connections ;
548 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2
14.1.2.1.3 ; 14.1.2.3.3 ; F.6 type examinations
Lighting ; emergency ;
549 8.17.4 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2
intensity
550 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Machineroom ; illumination
6.3.6
551 5.9 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Pit ; car roof lighting
Monitoring device (for the
552 2001-12-14 EN 81-1 function check) ; main
12.7.1 ; 12.7.3 a)
contactors
553 3 ; 14.1.2.4 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Electric safety chain
554
Safety gear on
9.8.1.1; 9.8.1.2 ; 9.8.8;
555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1 car/counterweight ; electric
9.9.11.1 ; 9.10.1 ; 9.10.4 ;
safety device
9.10.5
556
Car buffer ; distance between
557 10.3.3 2002-12-31 EN 81-2
car floor and landing
558 14.2 2002-12-31 EN 81-2 Emergency electrical control
Overspeed governor ; very
559 9.9.2 (EN 81-1) ; 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 heavy rated load ; very low
9.10.2.2 (EN 81-2) speed
560
561
562
Electric personal protection ;
563 13.6.1 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
lighting and socket outlets
Buffers with non-linear
564 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 characteristics ; fully
10.4.1.2.2
compressed buffer
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Valid for
(edition 1998)
5.7.1.1 d) ; 5.7.2.2 c) ; Pit ; headroom ; rectangular
5.7.3.3 a) (EN 81-1) ; block
565 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
5.7.1.1 d) ; 5.7.2.3 a) (EN 81-
2)
566 6.1.2 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Pulleys ; well ; headroom
Wall-panels of glass ; risk of
567 5.3.1.2 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
falling through
Counterweight ; rigid screen ;
568 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 separation screen ;
5.6.1 ; 5.6.2
mechanical strength
Equipment of machine rooms ;
569 6.3 ; 6.4 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
pulley rooms ; control devices
Table 2 — Interpretations in order of the clauses
Valid for
Clause Number Date Keywords
(edition 1998)
Maximum allowable pressure ; non-toxic
1.2 532 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
fluid ; scope
Maximum allowable pressure ; non-toxic
1.3 532 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
fluid ; scope
1.3 g) 524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1m/s
3 553 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Electric safety chain

Glass panels ; partially enclosed well ;
518 2001-04-15
points normally accessible to persons ;
5.3.1.2 EN 81-1/2
wall-panels of glass ; risk of falling
567 2002-12-31
through
5.3.2.2 517 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Strength of the floor below the buffers
5.3.2.3 517 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Strength of the floor below the buffers
501 2001-04-15 Protection in the well ; rigid screen ;

5.6.1 EN 81-1/2 counterweight ; rigid screen ; separation
568 2002-12-31 screen ; mechanical strength
Counterweight ; rigid screen ; separation
5.6.2 568 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
screen ; mechanical strength
5.7.1.1 d) 565 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Pit ; headroom ; rectangular block
5.7.2.2 539 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Accessibility of the pit
5.7.2.2 c) 565 2002-12-31 EN 81-1 Pit ; headroom ; rectangular block
5.7.2.3 a) 565 2002-12-31 EN 81-2 Pit ; headroom ; rectangular block
5.7.2.3 b) 2) 547 2002-12-31 EN 81-2 Pit ; horizontal distance
5.7.3.2 539 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Accessibility of the pit
5.7.3.3 a) 565 2002-12-31 EN 81-1 Pit ; headroom ; rectangular block
5.7.3.3 b) 2) 547 2002-12-31 EN 81-1 Pit ; horizontal distance
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Valid for
(edition 1998)
516 2002-12-31
Illumination ; lighting ; well ; pit ; car roof
5.9 EN 81-1/2
lighting
551 2001-12-14
5.10 534 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Alarm devices ; emergency release ; pit
6.1.2 566 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Pulleys ; well ; headroom

Access to the interior of machine room by
6.2.2 b) 536 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
means of a ladder
Equipment of machine rooms ; pulley
6.3 569 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
rooms ; control devices
6.3.6 550 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Machineroom ; illumination
Equipment of machine rooms ; pulley
6.4 569 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
rooms ; control devices
8.2.1 ; Table 1.1 544 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Available car area ; tolerance
Goods passenger lift ; maximum
8.2.2.4 523 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
available car area ; rated load
8.11.3 524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1m/s
8.17.4 549 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Lighting ; emergency; intensity
8.18.1 b) 524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1m/s

Anti-rebound device ; compensation with
9.6.2 537 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
ropes
Safety gear on car/counterweight ;
9.8.1.1 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
electric safety device
9.8.1.2 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
9.8.2.1 d) 525 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 0,63 m/s ; safety gear
Balancing weight ; counterweight ; safety
9.8.3.1 520 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
gear ; safety rope ; suspension means
9.8.8 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
Overspeed governor ; very heavy rated
9.9.2 559 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
load ; very low speed
9.9.2.1 (last indent) 526 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Clamping device ; tripping speed
9.9.5.1 527 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Clamping device ; release
9.9.5.2 527 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Clamping device ; release

9.9.11.1 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
9.10.1 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
Overspeed governor ; very heavy rated
9.10.2.2 559 2002-12-31 EN 81-2
load ; very low speed
Ascending car ; overspeed ; retardation
9.10.3 535 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
of the car
9.10.4 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
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(edition 1998)
9.10.5 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
10.1.2.1 542 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Guide rails ; yield point ; tensile strength
10.3.1 521 2002-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Car and counterweight buffer

Car buffer ; distance between car floor
10.3.3 557 2002-12-31 EN 81-2
and landing
10.3.6 524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1m/s
10.3.7 524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1m/s

Buffers with non-linear characteristics ;
10.4.1.2.2 564 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
fully compressed buffer
Reduced buffer stroke ; monitoring the
10.4.3.2 533 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
slowdown
512 ; 513 2001-04-15
Actuation zone ; creeping ; final limit
10.5.3.1 EN 81-1/2
switch ; final limit switch on drum drive lift
545 2001-12-14
Actuation zone ; creeping ; final limit
10.5.3.2 512; 513 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
switch
12.5.5.2 538 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Accessibility of rupture valve ; restrictor
12.5.6.2 538 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Accessibility of rupture valve ; restrictor

Filters ; hydraulic control and safety
12.5.7 502 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
devices
Monitoring device (for the function check)
12.7.1 552 2001-12-14 EN 81-1
; main contactors
Monitoring device (for the function check)
12.7.3 a) 552 2001-12-14 EN 81-1
; main contactors
Reduced buffer stroke ; monitoring the
12.8 533 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
slowdown
Electric installations ; electrical wiring ;
13.1.1.2 541 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
method of installation
Code IP ; degree of protection ; diagram ;
13.1.2 519 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
graphic symbol
13.3.2 505 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Door motor ; overload protection
13.4.2 506 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Machine-room accesses ; main switch

13.5.1.3 541 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
13.5.3.6 541 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
Electric personal protection ; lighting and
13.6.1 563 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
socket outlets
Electric safety circuit ; gathering
510 ; 515 2001-04-15
information ; safety circuits ; connections
14.1.2.1.3 EN 81-1/2
; type examinations ; bypass of landing
548 2001-12-14
door and/or car door contacts
14.1.2.2.2 519 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
graphic symbol
14.1.2.2.3 519 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
graphic symbol
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Valid for
(edition 1998)
Safety circuits ; connections ; type
14.1.2.3.3 548 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2
examinations
14.1.2.4 553 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Electric safety chain
14.2 558 2002-12-31 EN 81-2 Emergency electrical control

Inspection controls in relation to glass
14.2.1.3 540 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
lifts
Emergency electrical operation ;
14.2.1.4 507 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
inspection operation
14.2.2.2 531 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Door ; stopping device
Emergency alarm device ; two-way voice
14.2.3.3 514 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
communication
Safety component ; data plate ; electronic
15 511 ; 522 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
component ; marking ; safety device
16.1.3 543 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Type examination certificate
16.2 a) 6) 519 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
graphic symbol
D.2 n) 1) 528 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Energy accumulation type buffers ; test
F.0.2 543 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Type examination certificate
508 2001-04-15 Laboratory tests ; safety circuits

F.6 EN 81-1/2 containing electronic components ; safety
548 2001-12-14 circuits ; connections ; type examinations
Electric safety circuit ; gathering
H.1 (table) 509, 510 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
information ; printed circuits boards
Dimensions of the glass panels ; glass ;
J.1 (table) 503; 504 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
fixing of the glass panels
Exceptions to tests ; pendulum shock test
J.7 529 ; 530 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
; plain glass panel ; door
Sheave equivalent number evaluation
Annex N, Table N.1 546 2001-12-14 EN 81-1
Nequiv(t)
4 Interpretations
The following interpretations are presented in this document:
 interpretations N° 501 to 553;
 interpretation 555;
 interpretations N° 557 to 559;
 interpretations N° 563 to 569.
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INTERPRETATION
CEN
RELATED TO EN 81-1/2
Page 1 of 1
Standard : Edition : Clause(s) : Valid from :
2001-04-15
EN 81-1/2 1998 5.6.1 Date of modification :
Key-word(s) : Replacing interpretation No. :

Protection in the well ; rigid screen
QUESTION
In Clause 5.6.1 a rigid screen is required as a separation of the travelling area of the counterweight or
the balancing weight. This screen shall extend from a position of not more than 0. 30 m to a position of
at least 2.50 m. In case of compensating ropes/chains it is not possible to maintain the required 0.30 m
because of the diversion of these elements in the pit.
In those cases the screen can only extend from a higher position, or a slot with sufficient width for the
movement of the compensating means has to be provided. It would also be useful to leave a space for
checking the buffers.
INTERPRETATION
At the next revision of the standard, the following text will be submitted to the voting procedures
according to the internal rules of CEN:
In the case of lifts with compensating means it is regarded as acceptable that the lower end of the
screen is lifted to a height corresponding to the height of the fully compressed buffer(s).
If this additional free height is not sufficient for diverting the compensating means additional slot(s) may
be provided where necessary.
Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15
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EN 81-2 1998 12.5.7 Date of modification :

Filters ; hydraulic control and safety devices
QUESTION
According to Clause 12.5.7 a filter shall be installed between the shut-off valve and the down direction
valve.
An inspection body has raised the question whether 12.5.7 requires a filter also in front of the
emergency lowering valve.
INTERPRETATION
In the standard there is no requirement to place a filter in front of the emergency lowering valve.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 Table J.1 Date of modification :

Fixing of the glass panels ; glass
QUESTION
Contrary to table J.2, there is no indication in table J.1 for which type of fixing of the glass panels (all
sides, 2-side, 4-point) the stated panel dimensions are valid.
Based on our experience the fixing of the glass panels is of great importance.
INTERPRETATION
The values in table J.1 are valid for a 4-side fixing of the glass panels in a metal frame.
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Dimensions of the glass panels ; glass
QUESTION
In table J.1 the dimensions of the glass panels is indicated by the “diameter of inscribed circle”. Is this
statement valid for square panels only, or can it also be used for rectangular panels, the sides of which
correspond to the “diameter of inscribed circle”?
INTERPRETATION
The values in table J.1 are also valid for rectangular glass panels.
Deviating from the mathematical definition, the wording 'inscribed circle' in this context means the
largest circle which can be placed inside the shape of a glass panel.
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Door motor ; overload protection
QUESTION
EN 60204, by Clause 7.3, excludes the necessity of overload protection if the power of the motor is
less or equal to 0,5 kW.
Can the Committee accept the rule according to EN 60204, Clause 7.3, that overload protection is only
necessary with a motor above 0,5 kW for lifts as an exception to Clause 13.3.2 ?
INTERPRETATION
Yes, this rule can be accepted
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Machine-room accesses ; main switch
QUESTION
In the case that more than one entrance to a machine room is arranged, each entrance shall be
provided with a mainline switch in the vicinity of the entrance.
If one of the main switches is “switched off” and “locked out”, than it shall not be possible to switch the
mains on at the other entrance.
Is our interpretation correct ?
INTERPRETATION
Yes, the interpretation is correct.
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EN 81-1 1998 14.2.1.4 Date of modification :

Emergency electrical operation ; inspection operation
QUESTION
Clause 14.2.1.4 b) precises that :

“ After operation of the emergency electrical operation switch, all movement of the car except that controlled by
this switch shall be prevented.
The effects of the emergency electrical operation shall be overridden by switching on the inspection operation. ”
We could interpret the text as follows :
Actuating the inspection operation neutralises the effects of the emergency electrical operation, i.e. the
commands for movements are inoperative when controlling from the emergency electrical operation
switch but the movements of the car remain prevented.
In terms of risk assessment :
In the case of actuating the emergency electrical operation switch whilst the inspection operation is
actuated, to suppress any movement of the car from the car roof leads to the following hazards :
• Trapping : this hazards is covered by EN 81 (1998) , § 5.10 ;
• Unexpected stopping of the car for the person standing on the car roof.
In the case of triggering the inspection operation whilst the emergency electrical operation is actuated,
there is no hazard as the person is standing in the vicinity of the landing from which he got onto the car
roof.
INTERPRETATION
When actuating the emergency electrical operation switch whilst the inspection operation is actuated,
the emergency electrical operation is inactive, the up-/down-buttons of the inspection operation shall
remain effective.
When actuating the inspection operation whilst the emergency electrical operation is actuated, the
emergency electrical operation becomes inactive, the up-/down-buttons of the inspection operation
shall become effective.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 F.6 Date of modification :

Laboratory tests ; safety circuits containing electronic components
QUESTION
What shall be tested, the safety circuits individually or the whole electric safety chain?
INTERPRETATION
Only the safety circuits and not the whole safety chain shall be tested. If the safety circuit consists of
electronic components it is subject to type testing with CE-marking only for that device. The whole
safety chain cannot be type-tested due to the fact that the field is wiring the terminals and cannot be
wired in a single way of design.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 Table H.1 Date of modification :

Electric safety circuits ; printed circuits boards
QUESTION
How to proceed if current paths of electric safety circuits run on printed circuit boards which have no
other function in this circuit?
INTERPRETATION
If a current path of an electric safety circuit runs on a printed circuit board which has no other function
in this circuit, the requirements in annex H, table H.1 with regard to clearances and creepage distances
have to be followed.
During the examinations and tests before going into service it has to be checked whether the
requirements are followed.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 14.1.2.1.3 ; H.1 (table) Date of modification :

Electric safety circuit ; gathering information
QUESTION
How to define the borders between electric safety circuits and the connections to different points of the
electric safety chain for gathering information?
INTERPRETATION
Monitoring circuits with the connections to different points of the electric safety chain for gathering
information are not safety circuits in the sense of the Lift Directive 95/16/EC, Annex IV, but the
designer of these circuits has to follow the requirements in EN81-1/2, annex H.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 15 Date of modification :

Data plate ; safety device
QUESTION
According to the above mentioned clauses the data plate of a safety device shall indicate
a) the name of the manufacturer of the safety device
b) the type examination sign and its reference.
− The Lift Directive asks only for the “CE” sign plus identification number of the Notified Body.
− An official European type examination sign does not exist as far as we know.
− A type examination sign and its references may not exist in case of a quality system according to
Module H, Annex IX.
− The safety device must be clearly identified, e.g. by the exact type name or series number. How to
guarantee this identification shall be defined by the manufacturer in line with his Quality
Assessment Procedure.
Is our interpretation correct, that “type examination sign and its references” means anything which
clearly identifies the safety device, e.g. the type examination certificate number, or the type-name, or
the series-name, and/or serial number?
INTERPRETATION
Besides the marking required by the Lifts Directive 95/16/EC additional identification of a safety
component is necessary to enable it to be traced to its type examination certificate (see EN81-1/2,
F.0).
Due to the fact that no official type examination sign exists the text "b) the type examination sign and
its reference" shall be understood as means of identification of a safety component, e.g. by the type
examination certificate number, or the type name, or the series name, or serial number.
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EN 81-2 1998 10.5.3.1 ; 10.5.3.2 Date of modification :

Final limit switch ; actuation zone ; creeping
QUESTION
10.5.3.1 prescribes that the final limit switch shall close automatically when the car leaves the
actuation zone, and 10.5.3.2 requires that after the operation of the final limit switch car movement in
response to car and landing calls only shall no longer be possible, even in the case of the car leaving
the actuation zone by creeping.
What may or shall remain operative, e.g. re-levelling/levelling in accordance with 14.2.1.2 a), automatic
dispatch to the lowest landing in accordance with 14.2.1.5 b), fire emergency-, fire-fighters-, inspection-
, parking-journey?
INTERPRETATION
If the electrical anti-creep system in accordance with 14.2.1.5 is used, it shall become operational after
the car leaves the actuating zone of the final limit switch.
It is the intention of 10.5.3 to block the lift until a competent person has found the cause for the
activation of the final limit switch. Therefore, fire emergency-, fire-fighters- and parking-journeys (not
the journey as mentioned in 14.2.1.5 b)) shall be prevented.
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QUESTION
According to Clause 10.5.3.1 the final limit switch shall clause automatically when the car leaves the
actuation zone.
Clause 10.5.3.2 sets that after the operation of the final limit switch car movement in response to calls
shall no longer be possible, even in the case of the car leaving the actuation zone by creeping.
Interpretation No. 201 sets "all functions are required, except those associated for the use by
passengers".
Interpretation No. 254 sets "all functions shall be provided, except those connected to normal service".
When is re-levelling required?
4.1.1.1 INTERPRETATION
If the electrical anti-creep system in accordance with 14.2.1.5 is used, it shall become operational after
the car leaves the actuating zone of the final limit switch.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 14.2.3.3 Date of modification :

Emergency alarm device ; two-way voice communication
QUESTION
By using the term "Gegensprechen" in the German version of EN81-1/2 a very particular service,
related to the requirements of an emergency alarm device, is described.
The definition in the English version is in so far unambiguous as there is said "This device shall allow a
two-way voice communication allowing permanent contact with a rescue service."
1)
When translating into German it does not derive that a "Gegensprechverbindung" is meant, but that it
must be a two-way voice communication.
If with "two-way voice communication" simply "speaking" was meant, then the English version
represents that a voice connection which works in both directions is required, independent whether it is
2) 1)
"Wechselsprechen" or "Gegensprechen" .
It is assumed that in the car, whichever system is used, except for triggering, no other action by the
trapped person is necessary.
As clarified above, the text "two-way voice communication" of the English basic version is clearly
translated wrong.
The terms "two-way voice communication" and "permanent contact" can only mean that:
1. building up a connection from car to the rescue service, and
2. the path from the rescue service to the car
is meant.
We ask for a clarification, respectively explanation of the above mentioned points.
1)
Gegensprechen, Gegensprechverbindung: Intercom allowing to speak from both ends at the same time
2)
Wechselsprechen, Wechselsprechverbindung: Intercom allowing to speak only on one end at a time.
INTERPRETATION
Clause 14.2.3.3 implies that a full duplex system (Gegensprechanlage) is required.
NOTE: This subject is being separately studied by CEN/TC 10/WG 4 who's final draft document will shortly be
submitted to CEN enquiry.
Following finalization of the WG4 work, EN81-1/2 will be amended if necessary.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 14.1.2.1.3 Date of modification :

Bypass of landing door and/or car door contacts
QUESTION
Background:
It is forbidden to bypass the safety chain with a wire-bridge. However, we all know that this has
occurred especially for investigating a fault in the door contact part of the safety chain.
A wire-bridge creates a very dangerous situation for maintenance personnel as well as for passengers
and caused some fatal accidents. The maintenance person can forget that he bypassed the door
contact while working e.g. on the car roof. A forgotten wire-bridge can be dangerous for passengers if
an other fault occurs.
(The standard for USA and Canada as well as the standard for Hong Kong require a bypass means in
the form of a switch, respectively plug and socket in the control cabinet.)
Possible corrective actions:

There are basically five possible corrective actions:
1. Designing the system that there is no bypassing necessary
This is not feasible. Even with detecting the exact position of the faulty contact it is necessary to
bypass this contact in order to move the car to that position.
2. Avoiding forgotten bridges
Procedures can only reduce the possibility of forgetting but can not avoid it for sure.
3. Detecting a forgotten wire-bridge.
Plausibility tests after opening and after closing the doors detect a forgotten wire-bridge and
prevent the lift from a new start. This protects the passengers in case the maintenance person
forgot the wire and left the installation. It does not protect the maintenance person itself.
4. Bypassing the door contacts by special switching means (switch or plug and socket) which
guarantee that while the bypass is active, the lift will not do an unexpected move, i.e. no normal
operation and no automatic travel. However, inspection operation and emergency electrical
operation are possible.
This protects the maintenance person as well as the passengers.
5. Signs and warnings
These are useless.
Conclusion
The Risk Analysis shows different hazardous situations and possible corrective actions. According to
this RA, the corrective action "Bypassing the door contacts by special switching means" is the most
suitable solution. It protects maintenance personnel as well as passengers by preventing normal
operation and automatic travels and keeping the system in a mode similar to the inspection- and recall
mode as long as the bypass is active.
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Bypass of landing door and/or car door contacts
INTERPRETATION
Based on the above conclusion, and considering that the device is only used for repair and not
maintenance, the following supplementary text will be considered at the next revision of the standard:
14.2.1.6 Landing and car door bypass device
For repair on landing door-, car door- and door locking contacts a bypass device shall be provided in
the control panel or emergency and test panel with warning notices (15.3 e) and 15.4.7).
Such a device shall:
a) neutralize
1) the normal operation controls, including the operation of any automatic power
operated doors
2) docking operation (14.2.1.5 in EN81-1 / 14.2.1.4 in EN81-2) ;
b) bypass the contacts of landing doors (7.7.4.1) and/or landing door locks (7.7.3.1) or car
door(s) (8.9.2) ;
The contacts of the car door(s) and landing doors shall not be bypassed at the same time.
c) be a device operated by using a tool, e.g. use of a screwdriver or the emergency unlocking
key ;
d) allow inspection operation (14.2.1.3) or electrical emergency operation (14.2.1.4 in EN81-1).
e) be in conformity with 14.1.2 ;
f) activate an audible signal at the car and a flashing light under the car during movement of the
car.
In the text of 14.1.2.1.3 add to the references in the brackets a new reference to 14.2.1.6.
15.3 e): a warning notice stating: "Be aware of bypassed contacts on doors and door locking devices
and check the locked position of the landing doors" on or in close vicinity of the inspection control
station.
15.4.7: On or near the landing and car door bypass device there shall be a warning notice stating: "Be
aware of bypassed contacts on doors and door locking devices".
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EN 81-1/2 1998 5.9 Date of modification :

Illumination, lighting, well
QUESTION
According to the Clause 5.9 of EN 81-1/2 the intensity of the illumination shall be at least 50 lx 1 m
above the car roof. The lighting shall comprise one lamp at most 0,5 m from the highest and lowest
points in the well with intermediate lamps.
In practical life it is difficult to get the 50 lx intensity of illumination in any place in the well with the
lamps permanently fixed in the hoistway because the intensity depends not only on the lamps but also
on the surface and painting used in the well.
Is it allowed to install one of the intermediate lamps permanently on the car roof to ensure the required
level of illumination ? This lamp would of course have the supply according to 13.4.1 and switches
according to 13.6.3.2.
INTERPRETATION
Yes.
It is permitted to install an additional lamp permanently on the car roof, provided:
a) this lamp is part of the well lighting, and
b) the free distances in the headroom (see 5.7) are respected.
However, the intention of the standard is
a) to define where the 50 lux level of illumination shall be measured independent from the position of
the car in the well:
- on the car roof, 1 m above the car roof, within its vertical projection, and
- 1 m above the pit floor everywhere a person can stand, work, and/or move between working areas;
b) to allow person entering the well in a safe way. It is assumed that 50 lux illumination at sill and
header of landing doors, when all landing doors are closed is sufficient;
c) to maintain at least 20 lux outside of the areas defined in a) and b) in the well.
This will be taken into consideration at the next revision of the standard.
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Strength of the floor below the buffers
QUESTION
There is some confusion about which loads should be calculated below the buffers,
− is it 4 times the static load being imposed by the mass of the fully loaded car under each car
buffer, as requested in the German versions of EN81-1/2, or
− is it 4 times the static load being imposed by the mass of the fully loaded car distributed amongst
all car buffers, as requested in the English versions of EN81-1/2?
The question is also relevant for counterweight buffers.
INTERPRETATION
EN81-1/2 imply that the floor of the pit shall be able to support 4 times the static load being imposed by
the mass of the fully loaded car, and distributed amongst all car buffers.
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Replacing interpretation No. :
Glass panels, partially enclosed well, points normally accessible to
persons,
QUESTION
According to EN81-1/2, 5.3.1.2, Glass panels, placed at points normally accessible to persons shall be
made of laminated glass up to a height as required in 5.2.1.2.
In 5.2.1.2 a), for partially enclosed well, it is stated that the height of the enclosure at places normally
accessible to persons shall be minimum 3.50 m at a landing door side.
According these clauses glass used at the landing door side shall be laminated glass up to a height of
3.5 m.
We believe it should be permitted to use normal glass (floatglass) above a height of 3.50 m, as
- the risk of breaking is very small,

- persons are not endangered by moving parts of the lift, and
- persons do not interfere with the safe operation of the lift by reaching lift equipment within the well either
directly or with hand-held objects.
INTERPRETATION
According to 5.3, first sentence, the design of well enclosures made of glass, outside the areas
specified in 5.2.1.2 has to comply with national building regulations.
The requirements of 5.3.1.1 are regarded as sufficient to reduce the risk of damage of the enclosure
made of glass, by an inadvertent falling tool during maintenance work, to an acceptable level.
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Degree of protection, code IP, graphic symbol, diagram
QUESTION
Clauses 13.1.2 // 14.1.2.2.2 and 14.1.2.2.3 require degree of protection IP XX.

Is EN 60529 : October 1992 : "degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)" the reference?
Clause 16.2 a) 6) and annex C.4 require the use of electric diagrams, and CENELEC symbols.
Is EN 60617 : March 1997 : "graphical symbols for diagrams" the reference, particularly part 7 ?
INTERPRETATION
Yes, the reference to the degree of protection provided by enclosure (IP code) is EN 60529: 1992.
Regarding CENELEC symbols EN 60617: 1997 is one of the possibilities.
It was deliberate that no reference was made.
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Replacing interpretation No. :
Safety gear, counterweight, balancing weight, suspension means,
safety rope
QUESTION
This clause states that under certain conditions the counterweight (or balancing weight) safety gear
can be triggered by means of suspension means breakage or by means of a safety rope.
But the Standard does not give any requirement for the functioning of these devices.
Is it not better to complete this clause taking into account by analogy Clause 9.10.3 and 9.10.4 of part
2 (hydraulic)?
INTERPRETATION
Yes, this will be taken into consideration at the next revision of the standard.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 10.3.1 (2 ident) Date of modification :

Car and counterweight buffer
QUESTION
This indent does apply only where buffers move with the car (or the counterweight in Part 1) as it was
mentioned in the former text.
See EN 81-1 : December 1985 and/or EN 81-2 : November 1987.
Is it correct ?
INTERPRETATION
Yes.
The purpose of an obstacle (pedestal) is to make persons aware of the hazardous area. The
committee considers an obstacle of not less than 300 mm.is obvious.
An obstacle is not required for the counterweight buffers where a screen is provided.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 15 Date of modification :

Marking, electronic component
QUESTION
We understand that safety circuits containing electronic components are the only safety components
which do not need any marking: name of the manufacturer and type examination sign with its
references.
See also 14.1.2.3.3 and F.6.
Is it intentional and why ?
INTERPRETATION
Safety components containing electronic components obviously need means of tracing them to their
type examination certificate. This can easily be achieved with, e.g. manufacturer name and part
number.
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Goods passenger lift, rated load, maximum available car area
QUESTION
For goods passenger lifts (8.2.2) the relation between the rated load and the maximum available car
area is given in table 1.1.A.
On the other hand, Clause 8.2.2.4 refers to 8.2.1 which requires the use of table 1.1.
It should have been better to write down :
The requirements of 8.2.1, except the first line, shall be fulfilled …….
Is it correct ?
INTERPRETATION
Yes, the clause should read:
"8.2.2.4 The requirements of 8.2.1, except 2. sentence, shall be applied and, in addition, ….."
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Rated speed 1m/s
QUESTION
Clause 1.3 g) states that the standard does not cover lifts with rated speed exceeding 1 m/s.
Nevertheless, many other clauses seem allowing it is possible :
8.11.3 force to open the door if v > 1 m/s ;
8.18.1 b) maintaining the fillers of counterweights ;
10.3.6 useless ;
10.3.7 useless ;
etc.
Clause 1.3 says that the present standard can be used as a basis !
However, this document being a harmonised standard, it is not allowed to deviate unless a « CE » examination of
the design certificate is provided from a Notified Body. See Lifts Directive 95/16/EC, articles 8.2 iii ; 8.2 v ; etc.
The above clauses are therefore useless and more, dangerous because they are not sufficient to design a lift with
rated speed more than 1m/s.
Clauses 9.8.2.1 b) // 9.9.2.1 b) // 10.3.5 etc. should be revised too.
Is it correct ?
* Note : This list is not exhaustive.
INTERPRETATION
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Rated speed 0,63 m/s ; safety gear
QUESTION
For the balancing weight, an instantaneous safety gear is only allowed where the speed does not
exceeds 0,63 m/s.
This is more stringent than for electric lifts on which instantaneous safety gear for counterweight or
balancing weight are allowed for speeds up to 1 m/s. See EN 81-1, Clause 9.8.2.3.
Is it an error ?
If not, what is the technical justification for such a more stringent requirement ?
INTERPRETATION
Effectively, it is an erroneous statement which should be corrected.
It will be taken into consideration at the next revision of the standard.
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Clamping device ; tripping speed
QUESTION
Is not better to modify the text as follows :
Instantaneous type clamping devices other than of the captive roller type shall only be used if the
tripping speed of the rupture valve or the maximum speed of the restrictor/one way restrictor does not
exceed 0.8 m/s.
See also 9.8.2.1.
INTERPRETATION
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Clamping device ; release
QUESTION
The release of the clamping device shall not require the intervention of a competent person.
This is anyway one of the main differences between a safety gear and a clamping device !
Is it not better to take into account the text of the former standard EN 81-2: November 1987 ?
INTERPRETATION
Yes, the clauses should in all language versions read:
9.9.5.1 The release of the clamping device shall only be possible by raising the car.
9.9.5.2 After its release, the clamping device shall be in a condition to operate normally.
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EN 81-2 1998 D.2 n) 1) Date of modification :

Energy accumulation type buffers ; test
QUESTION
Check of energy accumulation type buffers.
How can ropes be slackened on direct acting hydraulic lifts ?
INTERPRETATION
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EN 81-1/2 1998 J.7 Date of modification :

Exceptions to tests ; pendulum shock test
QUESTION
Annex J is normative and Clause J.7 refers to « building national regulations ».
Is there not a contradiction ?
Is it not better either to delete this sentence or to make this annex informative ?
INTERPRETATION
Yes, it is not necessary to make reference to building national regulations.
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Plain glass panel ; door
QUESTION
Table J.2 addresses plain glass panels for use in horizontally sliding doors.
We think we could use it as well for hinged doors.
INTERPRETATION
No, hinged and sliding doors are not comparable in this respect.
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Door ; stopping device
QUESTION
Clause 14.2.2.2 in EN 81-1:1985 and EN 81-2:1987 foresaw that when the entrances of the car are not
provided with plain doors, a stop switch should be available to passengers.
This provision is not kept in EN 81-1 & 2 :November 1998.
Is it intentionally or a case of forgetting ?
INTERPRETATION
The prohibition for stopping devices in the car is described in 14.2.2.3.
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EN 81-2 1998 1.2 ; 1.3 Date of modification :

Maximum allowable pressure ; non-toxic fluid ; scope
QUESTION
Although it is not mentioned in the scope of the hydraulic lifts, does the CEN/TC 10/WG1 recognize
and confirm that the limits for the EN81-2 shall be read that the maximum allowable pressure is ≤ 500
bar and that the fluid is non-toxic ?
4.1.1.2 As a background information if the pressure is > 500 bar, or if the fluid is toxic, a hydraulic
lift may fall under the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC with all the consequences of special
Notified Bodies which normally are not lift experts. Also the quality systems are different to that of the
Lift Directive.
INTERPRETATION
CEN/TC 10/WG 1 recognises that the hydraulic system of a lift with a maximum allowed pressure >500
bar, or using toxic fluids falls under the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC.
WG 1 understands the expression "maximum allowable pressure" as the setting of the pressure relief
valve defined in 12.5.3.
The setting of the pressure relief valve of the hand pump defined in 12.9.2 shall not be taken into
consideration.
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EN 81-1 1998 10.4.3.2 ; 12.8 Date of modification :

Reduced buffer stroke ; monitoring the slowdown
QUESTION
In EN81-1 the application of the monitoring of the slowdown is described.
Clause 10.4.3.2 considers the application of a slowdown monitoring device for speeds equal to or higher than 2.5
m/s. Speeds lower than 2.5 m/ are not considered.
Clause 12.8 defines the basic requirements for the slowdown monitoring. 12.8.2 states that the slowdown
monitoring shall guarantee that the striking speed of the car or the counterweight does not exceed that for which
the buffers were designed.
We have designed a slowdown monitoring device which guarantees that, in accordance with 12.8.2, the striking
speed never exceeds the striking speed for which the buffer is designed.
1. Is it permissible, on a lift with a nominal speed of e.g. 8 m/s, which should be equipped in accordance with
annex L of EN81-1 with a buffer stroke of min. 1.44 m, to use a buffer with a min. stroke of 0.54 m, if a
slowdown monitoring device guarantees a max. possible striking speed of 4 m/s?
2. Is it permissible, on a lift with a nominal speed of ≤ 2,5 m/s to use a slowdown monitoring device, and to
reduce the min. buffer stroke in accordance with the max. possible striking speed, not considering the min.
value for the buffer stroke given in 10.4.3.2 a)?
INTERPRETATION
The possibilities of the two questions are not included in the standard EN 81-1.
The monitoring of the slowdown in combination with the reduced buffer stroke will be reconsidered at
the next revision of the standard.
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Alarm devices ; emergency release ; pit
QUESTION
EN81-1/2 requires for the emergency release from the well:
"If there is a risk for persons working in the well being trapped and no means are provided to escape,
either through the car, or through the well, alarm devices shall be installed at places where this risk
exists."
By using a risk analysis we examined whether an alarm device in the pit is necessary or not.
We came to the conclusion that,
− an alarm device is only necessary for the situation of maintenance being carried out alone by one
person combined with nobody in the building within audible reach,
− an alarm device can only be necessary if it is not possible to prevent the locking up (entrapment)of
maintenance personnel by technical means,
− if an alarm device is fixed to the underside of a car is not usable in all cases,
− if an alarm device is provided it shall not be possible to mix up the activating button of an alarm
device with the stop switch.
Can CEN/TC10/WG 1 support these considerations?
INTERPRETATION
No.
The decision whether the risk of entrapment exist depends on the individual conditions on site, and has
to be negotiated between the customer and the supplier (see EN81-1/2, 0.2.5).
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Ascending car ; overspeed ; retardation of the car
QUESTION
This clause requires a more stringent demand about the retardation in upwards direction than in
downwards direction (because of the safety gear triggering) for the installation with rated speed less or
equal to 0,63 m/s.
In upwards direction : 1gn maximum
In downwards direction : no requirement for a maximum for instantaneous safety gear.
We believe it is an error because the risks generated by the retardation in downwards direction are
more important than those in upwards direction, in terms of gravity and overall of frequency.
If it is not an error, it must be admit the necessity of installing a progressive safety gear in upwards
direction whilst an instantaneous safety gear in downwards direction is sufficient.
INTERPRETATION
It was the opinion of CEN/TC 10/WG 1 to limit the retardation in upwards direction to 1 gn.
The requirements of 9.10.3 cannot be fulfilled by the use of an instantaneous safety gear.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 6.2.2 b) Date of modification :

Access to the interior of machine room by means of a ladder
QUESTION
In this clause, the standard requires when the access to the machine room is done by means of a
ladder, it shall “be fastened to the access in such a way that they cannot be removed”.
Reading the wording « fastened to the access », several technical solutions can be envisaged (e.g.,
ladder sliding aside on a clamping bar, trap door with retractable ladder, etc.).
We understand the intention is to have the ladder in such a way that its use shall be exclusively for the
lift and that for any intervention by authorised persons, its localisation and its putting into use can be
done easily.
Where the access is close to a technical floor in a building, no particular issue may occur with this
requirement.
On the contrary, in many cases, when installing lifts in residential buildings, this requirement leads to
aesthetic as well practical restrictions; very often, tenants or renters cannot accept the ladder
permanently installed in the corridor leading to their home
INTERPRETATION
The text of the standard can be understood that the ladder is fastened to the access, e.g. by means of
a chain or rope.
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Anti-rebound device ; compensation with ropes
QUESTION
In our opinion there is a mistake in EN81-1.
According to Clause 9.6.2 there shall be, for lifts with rated speed > 3.5 m/s, tensioned compensating
ropes with an anti-rebound device. This implies that for speed ≤ 3.5 m/s compensating means without
tensioning device may be used, e.g. chains.
For speeds > 2.5 m/s there is a risk that in case of safety gear tripping, quite an amount of slack rope
may occur due to the jumping counterweight, the ropes may hook up with the well installations and
cause high damage, even breakage of the suspension ropes.
In the American standard A 17.1 the limit is given also at 3.5 m/s however, the safety gear is usually
adjusted with a considerably lower retardation value than in EN 81-1. Because of this lower value of
retardation the counterweight jumps less and less slack rope will occur.
INTERPRETATION
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Accessibility of rupture valve ; restrictor
QUESTION
Paragraphs 12.5.5.2 and 12.5.6.2 of EN 81-2 (1998) require accessibility of the rupture-valve and
restrictor for adjustment and inspection.
If the rupture-valve or restrictor is not accessible directly from the pit-floor, accessibility shall be 'easy
and safe' with a ladder.
'Easy and safe accessibility' leads to many, variable solutions.
INTERPRETATION
There are no requirements in 12.5.5.2 and 12.5.6.2 for 'easy and safe accessibility'.
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Accessibility of the pit
QUESTION
Par. 5.7.3.2 of EN 81-1:1998, resp. par 5.7.2.2 of EN 81-2:1998 contain safety-requirements related to
the accessibility of the pit of the well.
If the floor of the pit can not be accessed by a special door, the floor has to be accessible by stairs or a
ladder.
The ladder, if used, has to be reachable and useful, which often is a problem:
- the distance from the landing-sill is too high,
- the clearance between the rungs and the wall of the well is too small,
- in front of the ladder, the governor-rope or control-lines disturbs,
- the well is too small for fixing a permanent ladder on a justified spot.
'Easy and safe accessibility' leads to many, variable solutions.
INTERPRETATION
Clause 5.7.3.2, resp. 5.7.2.2 of the standard deliberately does not describe solutions.
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Inspection controls in relation to glass lifts
QUESTION
We are of the opinion that lifts foreseen with glass panels in cars and/or walls of the well introduce an
extra hazard in case the panels are cleaned by not lift educated people. Mostly two people are
involved one on top of the cabin for positioning and one under or aside the car to clean the panels. We
think that with the introduction of glass panel lifts and glass panel wells in the new norm this hazard is
not fully recognised by the CEN TC10 WG1 members or a hazard analyses is the base of the text in
the norm.
For this reason NL is asking for at least this type of lifts having a system that people in the pit or aside
the car be protected against involuntary movements of the car in case the lift is put on normal mode
after used on inspection mode and with that prevent the person in the pit or aside the car being
crushed by the car. The standpoint of the Dutch Safety Committee of lifts, including the Dutch Ministry
of Labour is for at least that those lifts are foreseen with a system based on technical solution and not
on procedure measures.
INTERPRETATION
EN81-1/2 was written under the assumption that the car does not move with an authorized person in
the pit.
To achieve this Clause 5.7.3.4 a) states
"There shall be in the pit a stopping device(s) accessible on opening the door(s) to the pit, and from
the pit floor, in conformity with the requirements of 14.2.2 and 15.7 ;"
This clause requires one stopping device accessible on opening the door to the pit, assuming that a
person entering the pit will activate it.
The solution in the question does not only deviate fundamentally from the basic assumptions of EN81,
but also the solution itself is not satisfactory because it is not fail safe.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 13.1.1.2 ; 13.5.1.3 ; 13.5.3.6 Date of modification :

Electric installations, electric wiring, method of installation
QUESTION
On a lift installation the sheath of the travelling cable H05W-H6F is removed in order to simplify the installation
from the well to the control in the machine room (flat cable).
The individual cores are placed, together with the other well installation, in a common ducting.
Some of the individual cores are used in circuits, which are switched off by the main switch and some are not (car
lighting, -sockets), there is no color code used.
In accordance with EN81-1/2, 13.5.3.6 the installation of conductors of different circuits is only permitted in
ductings, there is nothing said about trunking, as e.g. in 13.5.1.3.
13.1.1.1 states that the lift shall be considered as a whole, in the same way as a machine with its built in electrical
equipment. EN 60204-1 includes also lifts, as is stated in this document. In accordance with EN 60204-1, 14.1.3
these circuits have to be laid separately, or it has to be identifiably which circuits remain live after switching off the
main switch (colour code).
Question 1: Is it permitted to remove the sheath, or is it necessary to find another solution?
In EN81-1/2, 13.1.1.2 a corresponding reference is made to CENELEC.
Question 2: Are the Clauses EN 60204-1, 14.2 "Identification of conductors", and 11.3 "Programmable equipment"
valid also for lifts, as there is nothing mentioned in EN 81.
INTERPRETATION
Answer 1: It is permitted to remove the sheath if the requirements of EN 81-1/2, 13.5.3.6 are respected. The term
ducting includes trunking.
Answer 2: Concerning the "Identification of conductors" Clause 14.2 of EN 60204-1 is commonly used.
Identification of every single wire, e.g. on a relay is not necessary as this is not safety relevant.
Concerning "Programmable equipment"Clause 11.3 of EN 60204-1 is not valid for lifts. For safety relevant circuits
in lifts EN81-1/2 prA1 is under preparation.
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Guide rails ; yield point ; tensile strength
QUESTION
In the German version of EN 81-1/2, including the corrigendum EN 81-1/2 1998/AC of September
1998, the value Rm is defined as "Streckgrenze" (yield point).
In the English version of EN 81-1/2 however, Rm stands for "tensile strength" (Zugfestigkeit).
In the specialized literature for mechanical strength of materials, Rm also stands for "tensile strength"
and in the stress-strain diagram it is defined as the highest point of the curve.
Is it correct that Rm is the highest point in the stress-strain diagram and is defined as "tensile strength"
(Zugfestigkeit)?
INTERPRETATION
Rm defines the highest point in the stress strain diagram and is defined as "tensile strength"
(Zugfestigkeit).
This will be taken into consideration in the German version at the next revision of the standard.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 16.1.3 ; F.0.2 Date of modification :

Type examination certificate
QUESTION
According to EN 81-1/2, 16.1.3, a copy of each relevant type examination certificate shall be provided for every
safety component. This is a lot of paper not adding any additional value to the owner documentation.
The Lift Directive 95/16/EC defines the instruction manual to be delivered for each safety component. It also
defines that the certificate shall be made available to the Commission, the Member States or to Notified Bodies on
request.
Annex V, Clause 5 of theDirective 95/16/EC reads:

"…The Commission, the Member States and the other notified bodies may obtain a copy of the certificate and, on
a reasoned request, a copy of the technical dossier and reports of examinations, calculations and tests carried
out. If the notified body refuses to issue an EC type-examination certificate to the manufacturer, it must state the
detailed grounds for refusal. Provision must be made for an appeal procedure."
Annex I, Clause 6.1.:
"The safety components referred to in Annex IV must be accompanied by an instruction manual drawn up in an
official language of the Member State of the lift installer or another Community language acceptable to him, so
that:
- assembly,
- connection,
- adjustment, and
- maintenance,
can be carried out effectively and without danger."
Does CEN/TC 10/WG 1 agree that Clause 16.1.3 is not in the sense of the Lift Directive and therefore should be
deleted?
INTERPRETATION
Clause 16.1.3 refers to the technical dossier which is not information for the owner.
Clause 16.3 refers to the instruction manual delivered with the lift for the owner. Information relating to safety
components shall be given, either by copies of the type examination certificate, or by a list of the safety
components used on the lift with information to identify them.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 8.2.1 ; Table 1.1 Date of modification :

Available car area ; tolerance
QUESTION
The 450 kg lift proposed in EN 81-70 has the dimension of 1000 mm x 1250 mm. Together with the sill area the
total floor area exceeds in some cases (dependent on door design) the allowed maximum value stated in EN 81-
1/2 Table 1.1.
The size of the 450 kg lift has been chosen in order to allow the transport of an ISO-type wheelchair with the
dimension of 700 mm x 1200 mm.
We assume that the rational of the requirements in EN 81-1/2 is, that a passenger lifts can not be overloaded by
passenger because the defined floor area avoids access of more than the allowed number of passengers.
− If this assumption is correct than it has to be avoided that more than the allowed number of passengers can
enter.
− It is allowed to have some spare area, as long it is smaller than the area required by a passenger.
2
− The smallest area per passenger in EN 81-1/2 is 0,115 m
It also has to be noted that EN 81-1/2 in 8.2.1 asks for an overload protection.
Is our interpretation correct?
INTERPRETATION
No.
The means to determine the area and load is clearly defined in EN 81-1/2
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Final limit switch on drum drive lift
QUESTION
EN 81-1 § 10.5.3.1 makes a difference as for the actuation mode of final limit switches between traction drive and drum drive
lifts.
Final limit switches in the well are electric safety devices according to EN 81-1 § 14.1.2 and cut the power to the machine
according to EN 81-1 § 12.7.
The failure of these devices is not taken into consideration according to EN 81-1 § 0.3.5.
Even excluding assumptions in EN 81-1 § 0.3.5 :
a) there cannot be breakdown of the link car – drum drive in the case of non stop of the machine at upper landing, because:
- calculations of the drive elements shall take into consideration the eventuality the car rests on its buffers (EN 81-1 § 12.2.1)
- the safety factor for the ropes is 12 (EN 81-1 § 9.2.2.c)
- the junction between rope and rope termination shall withstand at least 80 % of the minimum breaking load of the rope (EN 81-
1 § 9.2.3)
- the combination of the requirements above is such that the safety factor for the link car – drum drive is 12 x 80 % = 9,6 ;
b) protection against overloads ensured according to EN 81-1 § 13.3 does not allow that the traction machine remains under
permanent live tension, once the car has been stopped by the buffers even if the final limit switches are whatever the reason, not
operating. This avoids the machine being destroyed ;
c) there cannot be inversion of the car movement direction in the case of non stopping of the machine at the lowest landing
because :
- the installation is provided with an electric safety device against ropes or chains slackening according to EN 81-1 § 12.9
- where the car rests on its buffers, it shall remain one turn and half in the drum grooves (EN 81-1 § 9.4.2), which implies the
actuation of the rope slackening contact specified above, when the machine goes on unwinding the rope ;
d) when in inspection, the fact the up or down final limit device may not function for drum drive lift does not introduce specific
hazards because of the requirements about the refuge volume (EN 81-1 § 5.7.2 et 5.7.3.3) and the necessity to keep the car and
balancing weight guiding (EN 81-1 § 5.7.2.1-3) ;
e) when car strikes the buffer, the risk for passengers (in the sense of EN 81), the loads being transported and the lift itself are
not different for a traction drive as well for a drum drive lift.
For all those reasons, we think the final limit switches specified in § 10.5.3.1 can have the same actuation mode, when installed
on one or two speed lifts, traction drive as well drum drive lifts.
INTERPRETATION
No.
The proposed interpretation leads to a fundamental change of the standard EN 81-1 for positive drive lifts. This can only be
considered, based on a risk assessment, for the next revision of the standard.
In this instance it does not indicate the standard will be changed in this regard.
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EN 81-1 1998 Annex N ; Table N.1 Date of modification :

Sheave equivalent number evaluation Nequiv(t)
QUESTION
Question 1 : In the standard, Annex N, Clause N.2.1, Table N.1 was formatted horizontally in two parts as follows :
the upper part relevant to V grooves, the lower part for undercut U grooves; an appendix under the Table giving
the value of Nequiv(t) in the case of U groove without any undercut.
This table N. 1 had been modified through EN 81-1:1998/AC: September 1999 corrigendum as follows : the upper
part unchanged, the lower part covering undercut U- or V- grooves; as for the appendix this one was not changed.
Therefore the corrigendum shows now a difference between undercut V grooves and non undercut V grooves.
This difference did not appear in the first edition of the standard
This difference does not seem justified. Indeed, the specific pressure in an undercut V groove (non hardened) will
diminish with wear whilst the specific pressure in a non undercut V groove (but hardened) will remain constant.
Therefore we believe table N.1 should read as follows : the upper part for all V groove types (with or without
undercut), the lower part relevant to undercut U grooves, the appendix remaining unchanged.
Question 2 : The same table gives particular values for the equivalent number of traction sheave Nequiv(t) in relation
with precise values of angles (β) or (γ), accordingly.
The absence of the formula given in the standard, which led to the writing of the values set up in this table, does
not allow to determine without error/risk the value of Nequiv(t), where the angle (β) or (γ), accordingly, does not
correspond to one of those mentioned in the Table.
We believe a graphic determination of Nequiv(t), as precise as possible, from the data given in Table N. 1 may
permit to get the conformity when designing the installation.
INTERPRETATION
Question 1 : No.
With non-hardened V grooves it is difficult to predict how fast and how deep the wear will be. Therefore, the less
favorable value between the new V groove, and the worn-in semi-circular groove with undercut, i.e. the higher of
the two values of table N.1 shall be taken.
Question 2 : Yes.
Linear interpolation for intermediate values can be considered as sufficiently accurate.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 5.7.3.3 b) 2) (EN 81-1)
Date of modification :
5.7.2.3 b) 2) (EN 81-2)

Pit ; horizontal distance
QUESTION
Clause 5.7.3.3 b) of EN 81-1/2 states:
"The free vertical distance between the bottom of the pit and the lowest parts of the car, shall be at
least 0,50 m. This distance may be reduced to a minimum of 0,10 m within a horizontal distance of
0,15 m between :
1) apron or parts of the vertically sliding car door(s) and the adjacent wall(s) ;
2) the lowest parts of the car and the guide rails."
Where shall the distance of 0,15 m be measured?
INTERPRETATION
The formulation in EN 81-1 Clause 5.7.3.3 b) and EN 81-2 Clause 5.7.2.3 b) is not very clear and can
lead to different interpretations. For the apron the understanding is clarified in Interpretation No. 157.
For those part of the car which are arranged near to the guide rails (e.g. guide shoes, safety gears,
pawl devices) there is a risk of crushing if the horizontal extension of these parts is more than a certain
value, e.g. 0.15 m. See Annex A.
The previous versions of EN 81-1/2 did not include a limitation of the horizontal extension of these
parts. The state of the art is that some of these parts have larger horizontal extensions than 0.15 m.
However, no serious or fatal accidents had been reported due to this fact. For that reason the group of
experts are of the opinion that the following rule is acceptable:
Safety gears, guide shoes and pawl devices have to be arranged within a horizontal area around the
guide rails as shown in Annex B. All other parts of the car except the apron or parts of the vertically
sliding car door(s) shall have a minimum vertical distance of 0.5 m.
This will be taken into consideration at the next revision.
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Dimensions in cm
Key:
1 Toe guard, parts of vertically sliding doors
2 Car sling
3 Pedestal with fully compressed buffer
4 Safety gear, clamping device, pawl device
5 Guide shoe, rollers
6 Wall of the well
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Figure 1: Horizontal distance XH around guide rail
Figure 2: Min. vertical distances for safety gear, guide shoe and pawl device
Key : 1 minimal vertical distance in m. 2 Horizontal distance XH in m.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 14.1.2.1.3 ; 14.1.2.3.3 ; F.6 Date of modification :

Safety circuits ; connections ; type examinations
QUESTION
EN 81-1/2, 14.1.2.1.3 states " … Connections to different points of the electric safety chain are only
permitted for gathering information. The devices used for that purpose shall fulfil the requirements for
safety circuits according to 14.1.2.3."
In 14.1.2.3.3 it is written "Safety circuits containing electronic components are regarded as safety
components and shall be verified according to the requirements in F.6."
Does this mean that a test in accordance with F.6 is required?
INTERPRETATION
F.6 is the procedure for testing of electric safety circuits containing electronic components.
The devices connected to different points of the electric safety chain are not considered as safety
devices. Therefore, F.6 need not be applied. The devices shall be designed taking into account the
rules as defined in 14.1.1 and Annex H.
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Lighting ; emergency ; intensity
QUESTION
EN 81-1/2, 8.17.4 requires "an automatically rechargeable supply of the lighting of the car, which is
capable of feeding at least a 1 W lamp for 1 h in case of interruption of normal lighting supply'', but
does not give any indication about the intensity of the lighting.
Interpretation N° 130 to EN 81-1, (85), states among other things,
"Emergency illumination has to fulfil two functions,
- illumination of the button,
- tranquilization of passengers.
The lamp may be placed inside a translucent alarm-button, in which case the alarm always can be
recognized".
Should not all-modern lift car-designs appear with emergency illumination with such intensity, that
alarm-buttons, telephones and connecting information are distinguishable?
INTERPRETATION
EN81-1/2, 8.17.4, last sentence needs an extension and shall read as follows :
The intention is to have the emergency lighting come on automatically upon failure of the normal
lighting supply and with an intensity of at least 1 lux at the emergency alarm device (alarm button and
instructions, if any).
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Machineroom illumination
QUESTION
Clause 6.3.6 of EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 asks for "permanently installed electric lighting on the basis of at
least 200 lux at floor level". Does it mean that such intensity of illumination must be available on the
entire floor surface of the machine room?
We think that this level of illumination has to be provided only on floor areas where the worker can
work and move (working areas and movement areas).
INTERPRETATION
This level of illumination in the machine room has to be provided everywhere a person can stand,
work, and/or move between working areas.
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Pit ; car roof lighting
QUESTION
Clause 5.9 of EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 asks for "permanently installed electric lighting, giving an intensity
of illumination of at least 50 lux, 1 m above the car roof and the pit floor, even when all doors are
closed."
We understand that such a level of intensity of illumination is required:
1 m above the projection of the car roof, and
1 m above the standing area in the pit.
INTERPRETATION
This level of intensity of illumination is required:
- on the car roof, 1 m above the car roof, within its vertical projection, and
- 1 m above the pit floor everywhere a person can stand, work, and/or move between working
areas.
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EN 81-1 1998 12.7.1 ; 12.7.3 a) Date of modification :

Monitoring device (for the function check) ; main contactors
QUESTION
Two independent contactors interrupt the current to the liftmotor ( which is controlled by static elements,
e.g. a frequency converter ).
The function-check of the two main contactors ( falling off after a normal ride ) is often performed by
a(n) (electronic) processor-entrance.
There are two normally closed contacts of the main contactors connected in series to the processor-
entrance.
Is a separate monitoring device for the processor-entrance required?
If yes, should this monitoring device cause an immediate standstill / blocking of the elevator in case the
processor-entrance (which performs the function-check of the main contactors)
does not function anymore as a result of a failure?
INTERPRETATION
No, a separate monitoring device for the processor-entrance is not required.
A failure of the processor entrance by itself cannot lead to a dangerous situation. A failure shall be
detected at the latest at the next change in direction of motion and prevent any further movement of
the lift.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 3 ; 14.1.2.4 Date of modification :

Electric safety chain
QUESTION
Does Clause 14.1.2.4 also imply that relay contactors may be considered as equipment directly controlling the
supply to the machine for starting and stopping, if they are used at the end of a "sub-safety-chain" in order to avoid
too much voltage drop, e.g. when containing the door contacts?
Background
Depending on the height of a building and the number of floors, a considerable amount of voltage drop can occur
in the safety chain. This is especially due to the many landing door contacts. A separate "sub-safety-chain" for
these landing door contacts would solve this problem.
In EN 81-1/2, 3 the definition of "electric safety chain" reads: "The total of the electric safety devices connected in
series."
EN 81-1, 14.1.2.4 reads: "When operating to ensure safety, an electric safety device shall prevent the setting in
motion of the machine or initiate immediately its stopping. The electric supply to the brake shall likewise be
broken.
The electric safety devices shall act directly on the equipment controlling the supply to the machine in accordance
with the requirements of 12.7.
If, because of the power to be transmitted, relay contactors are used to control the machine, these shall be
considered as equipment directly controlling the supply to the machine for starting and stopping."
Other major codes, such as the harmonized Canadian/American code A17.1-2000 allow this solution.
The risk analysis shows no additional risks, provided:
the off-position of the relay at the end of the landing door "sub-safety-chain" is monitored ;
the relay fulfils the respective requirements of EN 81-1/2, 13.2.1 ;
the "sub-safety-chain" fulfils the same requirements as the main electric safety-chain.
INTERPRETATION
Following the same philosophy as for power transmitting, Clause 14.1.2.4, relay contactors may be used
representing all landing door closed contacts / door lock contacts ("sub-chain") in the "main" safety chain, provided
that:
two relay-contactors are used at the end of each separate "sub-chain", and
the off-position of these relays is monitored (Note Clause 14.1.2.3), and
a normally open contact of both relays is wired in series in the "main" electric safety chain, and
the relays fulfil the respective requirements of EN 81-1/2, 13.2.1. (Relay-contactors, Clause 13.2.1.2, can
operate the main contactors, Clause 13.2.1.1, but they are not intended to control directly the supply to the
machine).
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EN 81-1 1998 9.8.1.1 ; 9.8.1.2 ; 9.8.8 ; 9.9.11.1 ; 9.10.1 ; 9.10.4 ;
9.10.5 Date of modification :

Safety gear on car/counterweight; electric safety device
QUESTION
Attention! To make this interpretation more easy readable, wording in clauses not to the point have been deleted;
added wording for clarification is in 'Italic'.
9.8.1.1 The car shall be provided with a safety-gear capable of operating in the downward direction and capable of
stopping a car carrying the rated load, at the tripping-speed of the overspeed-governor, even if the suspension
devices break, by gripping the guide-rails and of holding the car there.
9.8.1.2 In the case of accessible spaces below the car, the counterweight or the balancing-weight might also be
equipped with a safety-gear, operating only on a downward moving of the weight, capable of stopping it, at the
tripping-speed of the overspeed-governor, by gripping the guide-rails, and of holding the weight there.
9.8.8 When the car safety-gear is engaged, an electric safety device, mounted on the car shall initiate the stopping
of the machine before or at the moment of safety-gear operation.
9.9.11.1The overspeed-governor shall, by means of an electric safety-device, initiate the stopping of the lift-
machine before the car-speed , either up or down reaches the tripping speed of the governor.
9.10.1 A traction-drive lift shall be provided with ascending car overspeed protection-means, comprising speed
monitoring-elements (1) and speed reducing-elements (2), which shall detect uncontrolled movement of the
ascending car and shall cause the car to stop, or at least reduce its speed.
(1) Overspeed-governor (in this case, see Clause 9.10.4);
(2) Safety-gear (in this case, see Clause 9.10.4).

9.10.4 The means (1) shall act, e.g. to the counterweight.
(1) A structure-fitted overspeed-governor and counterweight-fitted safety-gear.
9.10.5 The means (1) shall operate an electric safety-device if it is engaged.
(1) As 'means' expresses 'governor and gear', the 'electric safety-device' may be fitted on choice
Is our opinion expressed in Clause 9.10.5 (1) correct?
4.1.1.3 INTERPRETATION
Yes, in this example the electric safety device shall be fitted to the counterweight overspeed governor or to the
counterweight safety gear.
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Car buffer ; distance between car floor and landing
QUESTION
The requirement to maintain the car stationary at a distance not exceeding 0,12 m below the level of
the lowest landing, when carrying the rated load, from our point of view is not understandable, and is
not necessary. With regard to traction lifts there is no comparable requirement.
The only similar requirement is in 9.11 for pawl devices. In accordance with 9.11.3 the pawl device
shall prevent the car sinking below the landing level by more than 0,12 m, and to stop the car at the
lower end of the unlocking zone. At the lowest landing the pawl device could be abandoned, if the
buffer can comply with this requirement.
Does CEN/TC 10/WG 1 share our opinion?
INTERPRETATION
Yes.
Clause 10.3.3 will be re-considered at the next revision of the standard, taking into account the electric
anti-creep system, Clause 14.2.1.5 b).
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EN 81-2 1998 14.2 Date of modification :

Emergency electrical control
QUESTION
In accordance with EN 81-2 emergency electrical control is not intended. Since it is still often used on
hydraulic lifts the question arises time and again, to which requirements it has to comply.
In our view the requirement of EN 81-1, Clause 14.2.1.4 can be taken over with the following
modifications:
c) the emergency electrical operation switch shall render inoperative by itself or through another
electric switch in conformity with 14.1.2 the following electric safety devices :
1. those mounted on the safety gear, according to 9.8.8 ;
2. those of the overspeed governor, according to 9.10.2.10.1 and 9.10.2.10.2 ;
3. those mounted on the buffers, according to 10.4.3.3 ;
4. final limit switches, according to 10.5, as well as
5. those monitoring slack rope (or chain), according to 12.13, and
the electric devices
1. mounted on the clamping device, according to 9.9.8, and
2. mounted on the pawl device, according to 9.11.9 and 9.11.10.
INTERPRETATION
The question whether an emergency electrical control is permitted, in addition to the requirements for
the emergency operation in accordance with 12.9, got a positive answer in interpretation No. 267.
The proposed addition will be considered at the next revision of the standard.
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EN 81-1/2 1998 9.9.2 (EN 81-1)
9.10.2.2 (EN 81-2) Date of modification
Key-word(s)
Replacing interpretation No.
Overspeed governor, very heavy rated load, very low speed
QUESTION
EN 81-1requires in 9.9.2 (and EN 81-2 in 9.10.2.2) :
"For lifts with very heavy rated loads and low rated speeds, the overspeed governor shall be specially
designed for this purpose.
NOTE : It is recommended to choose a tripping speed as close as possible to the lower limit indicated in 9.9.1
(9.10.2.1 in EN 81-2)."
We are of the opinion that the overspeed governor should follow the requirements of 9.9.1 (9.10.2.1
in EN 81-2) independent of the rated load, and therefore Clause 9.9.2 (9.10.2.2 in EN 81-2) should
be deleted.
We think that Clause 9.9.1 should be amended to include the particular case of very low speed.
INTERPRETATION
The requirements for governor are defined in 9.9.1 (9.10.2.1 in EN 81-2), therefore 9.2.2 (9.10.2.2 in
EN 81-2) is obsolete and is proposed for deletion at the next revision of the standards.
Date of approval by CEN members: 2002-12-31
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Electric personal protection ; lighting and socket outlets
QUESTION
It is stated in Clause 13.6.1 that the electric lighting supplies to the car, the well and the machine and
pulley rooms shall be independent of the supply to the machine, etc.
One supplier of elevators in Denmark has chosen to supply electric power to the lift through one single
power cable. In order to perform special personal protection of the cable itself, and the lift machine, a
so-called PFI-relay is mounted in the power box, where the cable is connected to building power. The
PFI-relay will switch the power off in case of unwanted and dangerous drain from a live connection to
earth of at least 300 mA.
The cable is divided into two separate circuits in the machine room or in the control cabinet. One part
goes through a main switch to the lift machine, another goes via a HPFI-relay to the lighting of the
machine room, the well, the car, socket outlets, the control system, etc.. The HPFI-relay will interrupt
the supply in case of drain from a live connection to earth of at least 30 mA.
A drain to earth failure in the power circuit will cut all power to both systems, i.e. the lift machine as well
as the lighting will be cut off.
Our question is as follows: Is the intention laid down in Clause 13.6.1 fulfilled by this connection
method or not?
INTERPRETATION
No.
13.6.1 calls for separate circuits for power and light. The principle is to prevent interruption of the light
in case of loss of power downstream the lift main switch.
Therefore, interruption of the lighting circuit inside the lift installation is not to occur due to tripping of a
device provided specifically to protect the lift machine.
However, the questioned connection method comprises elements outside, and inside the scope of the
standard, namely the 300 mA relay. It is not in line with the intention of the standard but due to 13.1.1.1
it cannot be forbidden.
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Buffers with non-linear characteristics, fully compressed buffer
QUESTION
EN 81-1defines in 10.4.1.2.2 for buffers with non-linear characteristics:
'The term “fully compressed”, mentioned in 5.7.1.1, 5.7.1.2, 5.7.2.2, 5.7.2.3 and 5.7.3.3 means a
compression of 90 % of the installed buffer height.'
Due to the fixation method of some buffer types it is in practice not possible to compress the buffers 90
% of the buffer height HP.
What does the term "fully compressed" mean in this case?
Example: With a buffer height of HP = 100 mm, the fixing metal nut is 15 mm already, the head of the
fixing bolt and the washer add another 10 mm, and therefore a 90 % compression of HP is impossible.
INTERPRETATION
The term “fully compressed” means a compression of 90 % of the installed compressible buffer height,
excluding any solid fixation means.
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5.7.1.1 d) ; 5.7.2.2 c) ; 2002-12-31
EN 81-1/2 1998 5.7.3.3 a) (EN 81-1) ;
Date of modification :
5.7.1.1 d) ; 5.7.2.3 a)
(EN 81-2)
Pit, headroom, rectangular block
QUESTION
EN 81-1/2 state in 5.7.1.1 d) (and also 5.7.2.2 c) in EN 81-1) for the headroom:
"there shall be above the car sufficient space to accommodate a rectangular block not less than 0,50
m x 0,60 m x 0,80 m resting on one of its faces."
and in 5.7.3.3 a) (and 5.7.2.3 a) in EN 81-2) for the pit:
"there shall be in the pit sufficient space to accommodate a rectangular block not less than 0,50 m x 0,60 m x 1,0 m resting on
one of its faces."
Question 1: Are the dimensions of such a block sufficient to accommodate a person?
Question 2: Why are the dimensions different for pit and headroom?
INTERPRETATION
Answer to question 1: It is not intended to provide within the rectangular block sufficient space for
one person. But together with the requirements in EN 81-1/2 in 5.7.1.1 b) and c) and 5.7.2.2 a) and b) in EN
81-1, as well as in 5.7.3.3 b) and c) for EN81-1and 5.7.2.3 b), c), d) and e) for EN 81-2 the available safety
spaces are sufficient. This is also shown by available accident records.
Answer to question 2: The effective available safety space is the result of a combination of
requirements. In the headroom it is the rectangular block 0,5 m x 0,6 m x 0,8 m together with the
minimum vertical distance of 1 m above standing areas. In the pit it is the rectangular block 0,5 m x 0,6
m x 1,0 m together with the minimum vertical distance of 0,5 m. Both combinations lead to sufficient
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Pulleys, well, headroom
QUESTION
EN81-1/2 states in 6.1.2 :
"Diverter pulleys may be installed in the headroom of the well provided that they are located outside
the projection of the car roof and that examinations and tests and maintenance operations can be
carried out in complete safety from the car roof or from outside the well."
Considering the pulleys are protected against bodily injury according 9.7.1, and the supports are
designed in good engineering practice, the requirements in EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 : 1998 version are no
longer justified if adequate spaces in line with interpretation No. 565 are provided.
What more precautions are required to install pulleys in the headroom inside the projection of the car?
INTERPRETATION
The risk from diverter pulleys which are arranged in the headroom outside or within the projection of
the car roof are similar. For that reason diverter pulleys within the projection of the car roof can be
accepted with the following measures:
a) protection means according to 9.7 in EN 81-1 and 9.4 in EN 81-2 ;
b) retaining devices to prevent diverter pulleys from falling in the event of a mechanical failure.
The devices shall be able to support the weight of the pulley and the suspended loads ;
c) examinations and tests and maintenance operations can be carried out in complete safety
from the car roof or from outside the well ;
d) clearances in the headroom shall be according to 5.7 of EN 81-1/2.
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Wall-panels of glass ; risk of falling through
QUESTION
Clause 5.3.1.2 reads, "Glass-panels, plane or formed, placed at points 'normally accessible to persons'
shall be made of laminated glass".
Does 'normally accessible to persons' mean 'accessibility from both sides (in general from outside; in
special case from inside the well by authorised persons)?
If yes, will falling through a wall of glass-panels be prevented when accessing the car-roof by persons
with:
either the application of laminated glass in walls of the well, or
the application of a balustrade on the car roof of 1.10 m height?
INTERPRETATION
The inside of the well is not "normally accessible to person"'.

The well is considered to be accessible by authorized persons only.
The requirements concerning the mechanical strength will be reconsidered at the next revision of the
standard.
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2002-12-31
EN 81-1/2 1998 5.6.1, 5.6.2 Date of modification:
Key-word(s): Replacing interpretation No.:

Counterweight, rigid screen, separation screen, mechanical strength
QUESTION
Clauses 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 of EN 81-1/2 require a separation screen for the counterweight of any lift, and a
separation screen in the pit and/or full height of the well for lifts located in a common well.
Clause 5.6.1 requires a rigid screen; Clause 5.6.2 does not say anything on that point.
Which mechanical strength shall be taken into account for each of these screens? Shall we address a
mechanical strength equal to the one for walls of the well as defined in 5.3.1.1?
We believe that the aim of the rigid screen in 5.6.1 is to prevent involuntary access by a person in the
pit, under the travel path of the counterweight. Therefore, no mechanical strength is required.
We believe that the same applies to the separation screen in the pit and/or full height of the well: to
prevent access from one pit to the adjacent one, hitting by a moving part of the adjacent lift and/or falling
of objects from one side of the well to the other. Therefore, no mechanical strength is required.
INTERPRETATION
In Clauses 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 a mechanical strength is not specified,

Guidance is given in the assumptions (§ 0.3.9 a)).
Screens designed to support a horizontal force of 300 N on an area of 10 cm x 10 cm without deflection
in such a way that a hazardous situation cannot occur, satisfy the requirements of the standard.
Falling objects need not to be considered.
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Equipment of machine rooms ; pulley rooms ; control devices
QUESTION
For maintenance and inspection purposes it is necessary to initiate travels of the car with normal
operation control from the machine room.
We believe there should be means in the machine room to initiate a normal travel of the car.
Question 1: Does CEN/TC 10/WG 1 agree to add a requirement in 6.3 for such means in the machine
room?
Question 2: Does CEN/TC 10/WG 1 agree to add a requirement in 6.4 for such means also in the
pulley room?
INTERPRETATION
Such a device can be helpful for inspection and maintenance
However, question 1 and 2 are not safety issues and therefore no requirement shall be added in EN
81-1/2.
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Annex A
(normative)
List of interpretations pertaining to previous editions of EN 81-1 and EN 81-2

still valid for EN 81-1/2:1998
Related to former editions of EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 interpretations have already been made. Due to the limited task
given by CEN/TC 10 to CEN/TC 10/WG 1 in 1989, the interpretations pertaining to previous editions of EN 81-1
and EN 81-2, indicated in order of the chapters in the following list, are still valid.
Table A.1 — Valid interpretations pertaining to previous editions of EN 81-1 and EN 81-2
Valid for
EN 81-1 EN 81-2
Clause Number Date Key words
edition edition
1978 1985 1998 1987 1998
0.1.2.1 249 11-1995 X X X X Diverter pulleys made of plastic
3 140 02-1989 X X X X X Clear height of car
3 166 01-1990 X X X X X Definition of permanent lifting equipment
5.2.2.1.1 58 04-1983 X X X X X Signs on inspection traps
5.2.2.1.2 216 06-1993 X X X X Requirement of emergency doors
5.4.3.2.1 a) 156 Distances to walls (entrance sides)
01-1990 X X X X X
Note : § 11.2.1 a) in EN 81-1/2:1998
5.4.3.2.2 25 Prevention of misuse of car door locking
06-1980 X X X X X
mechanism
5.7.1.1 251 Distance between the guides of yoke
11-1995 X X
and the car at the same guide rail
5.7.1.1 c) 212 Free vertical distance above diverter
01-1993 X X X X
pulleys on the car
5.7.1.1 d) 122 11-1986 X X X X Standing area, location on car roof
5.7.2.1 229 Distance between counterweight and
09-1994 X X
bottom of the pit
5.7.2.3 b) 2 157 02-1989 X X Clearances in pit
5.7.2.3 229 Distance between counterweight and
09-1994 X X
bottom of the pit
5.7.2.5 a) 121 11-1986 X X Types of stop switch
5.7.3.3 b) 2 157 02-1989 X X X Clearances in pit
5.7.3.4 121 11-1986 X X X Types of stop switch
5.8 22 06-1980 X X X X X Use of sprinkler systems
5.8 231 09-1994 X X X X X Main earth cables inside the well
6.1.2 272 Diverter pulleys in the well, location at
09-1998 X X
the pedestal of the jack
6.1.2.1.1 73 Pulleys at top of well
04-1983 X X X X
Note : § 6.1.2 in EN 81-1/2:1998
6.1.2.1.1 239 Protection of diverter pulleys in the pit
09-1994 X X
Note : § 6.1.2 in EN 81-1:1998
6.1.2.1.1 248 Maintenance on rope terminations
09-1995 X X X X
Note : § 6.1.2 in EN 81-1/2:1998
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1978 1985 1998 1987 1998
6.1.2.1.2 b) 113 Dimensioning of openings between
09-1984 X X X machine room and well
Note : § 6.1.3 in EN 81-1:1998
6.1.2.1.4 c) 271 Protection at pulleys, introduction of
09-1998 X X
objects, dimension of objects
6.1.2.3 b) 234 Maintenance of air conditioners inside
09-1994 X X X X the machine room
Note : § 6.1.1 b) in EN 81-1:1998
6.3.2.1 3 05-1980 X X X X X Machine room, Maintenance areas
6.3.3.2 105 01-1984 X X X X X Protective measures on trapdoors
6.3.5.2 234 Maintenance of airconditioners inside
09-1994 X X X X the machine room
Note : § 6.3.5 in EN 81-1/2:1998
6.3.7 220 11-1993 X X X X Installation for heavy equipment hoisting
6.4.3.1 105 01-1984 X X X X X Protective measures on trapdoors
7 269 Additional means for security locking at
09-1997 X X X X
landing doors
7.1.1 50 Handles on sliding doors
01-1982 X X X X X
Note : § 7.1 in EN 81-1/2: 1998
7.1.1 170 Design of edges of doors
01-1990 X X X X X
Note : § 7.1 in EN 81-1/2:1998
7.1.1 192 A Design of closing edges of doors
03-1992 X X X X X
Note : § 7.1 in EN 81-1/2:1998
7.4.3.1 132 05-1987 X X X X X Suspension for vertically sliding doors
7.5.1 192 A 03-1992 X X X X X Design of closing edges of doors
7.5.2 171 01-1990 X X X X Design of large landing and car doors
7.5.2.1.1.1 49A 11-1986 X X X X X Closing force limiter
7.5.2.1.1.1 187 11-1990 X X X X X Solutions of closing-force limitations
7.5.2.1.1.1 197 03-1992 X X X X Measurement of the closing force
7.5.2.1.1.3 49A 11-1986 X X X X X Closing force limiter
7.5.2.1.1.3 106 01-1984 X X X X X Protective devices on doors
7.5.2.1.1.3 128 Protective device arrangement on centre
11-1986 X X X X X
opening doors
7.5.2.1.1.3 158 Actuating force for door protective
02-1989 X X X X X
devices
7.5.2.1.2 171 01-1990 X X X X Design of large car- and landing doors
7.5.2.2 23 06-1980 X X X X X Requirements for vertically-sliding doors
7.5.2.2 172 Design of vertically sliding car- and
01-1990 X X X X
landing door
7.7.2.1 196 07-1991 X X X X Energising the brake
7.7.2.1 207 01-1993 X X Preliminary operations
7.7.3 222 Type examination of door locking
11-1993 X X X X
devices
7.7.3 227 05-1994 X X X X Power operated opening of car door
7.7.3.2 50 01-1982 X X X X X Handles on sliding doors
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edition edition
1978 1985 1998 1987 1998
7.7.3.2 171 01-1990 X X X X Design of large landing and car doors
7.7.4.1 222 Type examination of door locking
11-1993 X X X X devices
Note : § 7.7.4.1 in EN 81-1/2:1998
7.7.5.1 222 Type examination of door locking
11-1993 X X X X devices
Note : § 7.7.5.1 in EN 81-1/2:1998
7.7.6 99 04-1983 X X X X X Linkage of door panels (strength)
7.7.6.1 100 04-1983 X X X X X Linkage of door panels (fire resistance)
8.1.1 140 02-1989 X X X X X Clear height of car
8.2.1 131 05-1987 X X X X X Recesses in lift car
8.2.1 191 03-1991 X X X X X Available car area
8.2.2 63 04-1983 X X X Loading devices and rated load
8.2.2 191 03-1991 X X Available car area
8.2.2 206 01-1993 X X Use of handling devices, calculation
8.2.2.3 226 05-1994 X X Calculation of the jack
8.2.3 63 Loading devices and rated load
04-1983 X X
Note : § 8.2.2.4 in EN 81-2:1998
8.2.3 206 Use of handling devices, calculation
01-1993 X X
Note : § 8.2.2.4 in EN 81-2:1998
8.3 202 Cars made of wood
03-1992 X X X X
Note : § 8.3.1 in EN 81-1/2:1998
8.3 211 01-1993 X X X X Advertising message in the car
8.3 261 Mirrors at the walls of the car
01-1997 X X X X
Note : § 8.3.2.2 in EN 81-1/2:1998
8.3.2.1 24 Defined area for door strength
06-1980 X X X X X
calculations
8.4.1 193 Reduction of the distance between car
07-1991 X X X X X
sill and landing door sill
8.6.1 32 06-1980 X X X X X Mesh width of mesh panel doors
8.6.1 172 Design of vertically sliding car- and
01-1990 X X X X
landing doors
8.6.6 132 05-1987 X X X X X Suspension for vertically sliding doors
8.7.2.1.1.1 197 03-1992 X X X X Measurement of the closing force
8.7.2.1.1.3 158 Actuating force for door protective
02-1989 X X X X X
devices
8.7.2.1.1.3 180 06-1990 X X X X X Protective device on car folding doors
8.12.4 31 06-1980 X X X X X Emergency car doors
8.17.1 260 03-1996 X X X X Switching off the car lighting
8.17.3 130 01-1987 X X X X Emergency lighting in lift car
8.18.2 a) 141 01-1988 X X X Rope restraint on counterweight pulleys
8.18.3 164 Emergency machine for traction drive
10-1989 X X X
lifts
9.3 33 06-1980 X X X Traction sheave with groove inserts
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EN 81-1 EN 81-2
edition edition
1978 1985 1998 1987 1998
9.3.1 165 10-1989 X X X Traction examination
9.3.1 a) 270 Traction, lifting of the empty car, duration
09-1998 X X
of the test
9.3.3 70 04-1983 X X Safety switch for suspension ropes
9.4.1 56 04-1983 X X Guards for chain pulleys
9.4.4 264 01-1997 X X Fleet angle of suspension ropes
9.5.3 70 04-1983 X X X Safety switch for suspension ropes
9.7 56 04-1983 X X X Guards for chain pulleys
9.8.3.1 235 09-1994 X X Tripping of the safety gear of the car
9.8.5.1 230 09-1994 X X Release of a tripped safety gear
9.8.5.3 230 09-1994 X X Release of a tripped safety gear
9.8.7 48 09-1980 X X X X X Car floor inclination
9.8.8 230 09-1994 X X X X Release of a tripped safety gear
9.8.8 237 Slack rope/chain and safety gear
09-1994 X X
contract
9.8.8 252 09-1995 X X Electric safety device at the safety gear
9.9 148 02-1989 X X X Overspeed governor in pit
9.9.1 149 02-1989 X X X Indication of rated speeds for overspeed
9.9.1 160 02-1989 X X X Governor tripping speed check
9.9.6.1 71 04-1983 X X X Overspeed governor drive
9.9.6.5 159 02-1989 X X X Tensioning of governor rope
9.9.7 228 05-1994 X X Response time
9.9.9 72 04-1983 X X X Manual checking of safety gear
9.9.11 177 Electric safety device at the overspeed
01-1990 X X X
governor
9.9.11.1 266 Operation of the electric safety device at
01-1997 X X
the overspeed governor
9.9.11.2 241 Electric safety device on overspeed
09-1994 X X
governor
9.10.2 160 02-1989 X X Governor tripping speed check
9.10.2.1 149 Indication of rated speeds for overspeed
02-1989 X X
governor
9.10.2.5.1 71 04-1983 X X Overspeed governor drive
9.10.2.5.2 148 02-1989 X X Overspeed governor in pit
9.10.2.5.2 159 02-1989 X X Tensioning of governor rope
9.10.2.6 228 05-1994 X X Response time
9.10.2.8 72 04-1983 X X Manual checking of safety gear
9.10.2.10.2 177 Electric safety device at the overspeed
01-1990 X X
governor
9.10.2.10.2 241 Electric safety device on overspeed
09-1994 X X
governor
9.10.3.2 256 Tripping the safety gear by suspension
03-1996 X X
failure
9.11.7 210 01-1993 X X Buffering system in pawl devices
10.1.2 94 04-1983 X X X X X fixing of guide rails
10.3 127 11-1986 X X X X X Impact speed on buffers
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EN 81-1 EN 81-2
edition edition
1978 1985 1998 1987 1998
10.3.1 103 07-1983 X X X X X Buffer arrangements
10.3.1 111 Possible design of instantaneous safety
09-1984 X X X
gear with buffered effect
10.3.2 111 Possible design of instantaneous safety
09-1984 X X gear with buffered effect
Note : § 10.3.1 in EN 81-2:1998
10.3.3 194 07-1991 X X Buffers underneath the car
10.3.4 236 Touch between the ram and the bottom
09-1994 X X
of the cylinder
10.5.2.3 a) 134 05-1987 X X X X X Final limit switch
10.5.2.3 a) 224
01-1994 X X Tripping of the final limit switch
b)
10.5.3 201 Effects after operation of the final limit
03-1992 X X
switch
10.5.3.1 a) 219 06-1993 X X Final limit switches for drum drive lifts
10.5.3.2 238 Return to normal service from operation
09-1994 X X
of the final limit switch
10.5.3.2 245 11-1995 X X Realisation of non response to calls
10.6 182 Combination of slack-rope switch and
09-1990 X X safety gear switch
Note : § 12.13 in EN 81-2:1998
10.6 237 Slack rope/chain and safety gear
09-1994 X X contract
Note : § 12.13 in EN 81-2:1998
11 250 Distances between car and installation
09-1995 X X X X
inside the well
11.4 217 Distance between car and counterweight
06-1993 X X X X
Note : § 11.3 in EN 81-1/2:1998
12.2.1 b) 164 Emergency machine for traction drive
10-1989 X X X
lifts
12.4.1 a) 108 04-1984 X X Interruption of motor power supply
12.4.1 b) 207 01-1993 X X Preliminary operations
12.4.2.1 244 11-1995 X X Minimum retardation of the brake
12.4.2.3 196 07-1991 X X Energising the brake
12.5 147 02-1989 X X X Removable hand wheel
12.5.7 178 01-1990 X X Filter
12.7.1 108 04-1984 X X X Interruption of motor power supply
12.7.3 259 Combination of control- and monitoring
03-1996 X X
device
12.9 118 Protective measures in machine room
06-1985 X X X
Note : § 12.11 in EN 81-1:1998
12.9.1.5 175 Design of the manually operated
01-1990 X X
emergency lowering valve
12.9.1.5 225 Safety against slack rope/chain at the
01-1994 X X
manual emergency lowering valve
12.11 118 06-1985 X X Protective measures in machine room
12.13 268 Operation of the temperature detecting
09-1997 X X
device
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Valid for
EN 81-1 EN 81-2
edition edition
1978 1985 1998 1987 1998
13 18 05-1980 X X X X X Printed circuits
13.1.2 263 01-1997 X X X X IP-degree in the well
13.1.4 255 03-1996 X X X X Power supply of automatic doors
13.1.4 257 03-1996 X X X X Application of EN 60 204
13.3.2 186 09-1990 X X X X Motor protection
13.3.3 186 09-1990 X X X X Motor protection
13.5.3.3 119 06-1985 X X X X X Light switch
13.6.2 173 01-1990 X X X X X Socket outlets and switches for lighting
14.1.1 213 01-1993 X X X X Failure analysis for inspection operation
14.1.1.3 240 09-1994 X X X X Position of contacts of contactors
14.1.2.1.2 123 Electric Safety devices in neutral
11-1986 X X X X
conductor
14.1.2.2.5 174 01-1990 X X X X X Design of door locking devices
14.2 267 09-1997 X X use of emergency electrical operation
14.2.1.2 263 01-1997 X X X X IP-degree in the well
14.2.1.3 101A 05-1987 X X X X X Inspection control station arrangements
14.2.1.3 120 05-1987 X X X X X Inspection control
14.2.1.3 133 05-1987 X X X X X Timer in inspection operation circuit
14.2.1.3 183 09-1990 X X X X X Inspection controls and door movements
14.2.1.3 265 01-1997 X X X X Inspection control and door movements
14.2.1.4 136 01-1988 X X X Emergency electrical arrangements
14.2.1.4 267 09-1997 X X use of emergency electrical operation
14.2.1.5 200 02-1989 X X Protection against phase reversal
14.2.1.5.1 258 Activation of the relevelling device
03-1996 X X
Note : § 14.2.1.5 a) in EN 81-2:1998
14.2.2 223 01-1994 X X X X Failure analysis for inspection operation
14.2.2.1 98 04-1983 X X X X X Car stop switch in docking operation
14.2.2.3 a) 101A Inspection control station arrangements
05-1987 X X X X X
Note : § 14.2.2.1 c) in EN 81-1/2:1998
14.2.4.3 126 11-1986 X X X X X Car direction indicators
14.2.4.3 215 06-1993 X X X X Signal indicating the direction of the next
15.2 211 01-1993 X X X X Advertising message in the car
15.2.3.1 125 11-1986 X X X X X Push button for alarm signal
15.2.3.2 198 03-1992 X X X X Identification of controls in the car
15.9 218 06-1993 X X X X Indication of the level of car stop
Annex A 137 01-1990 X X X X X Combination of electric safety devices
Annex D 242 Verification of phase reversal-, motor run
05-1995 X X X X
time limiter- and speed control device
D.2.g.1 160 02-1989 X X Governor tripping speed check
D.2.h.2 138 01-1988 X X X Traction tests
D.2.h.2 165 10-1989 X X X Traction examination
D.2.i.1 160 02-1989 X X X Governor tripping speed check
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EN 81-1 EN 81-2
edition edition
1978 1985 1998 1987 1998
Annex E 242 Verification of phase reversal-, motor run
05-1995 X X X X
time limiter- and speed control device
F 1.1.2 154 02-1989 X X X X X Extent of type tests on door locks
F 4.3.2 149 Indication of rated speeds for overspeed
02-1989 X X X X X
governor
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Bibliography
CEN/TR 81-10:2004, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts —Basics – Part 10: System of the EN
81 series of standards
EN 60204-1:2001, Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machinery - Part 1: General requirements
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DRAFT FOR DEVELOPMENT DD CEN/TS

Safety rules for the

This Draft for Development is the official English language version of

This Draft for Development

© BSI 21 April 2005

ISBN 0 580 45768 0

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This is the first edition of this CEN Technical Specification.

Interpretations are a practical way to give:

 answers to questions regarding the understanding of clauses in standards ;

 guidance to further development and improvement of standards following :

 experience, especially accidents and incidents ;

 the state of the art.

Table 1 shows the list of interpretations in their numerical order.

Table 1 — List of interpretations in numerical order

Table 2 — Interpretations in order of the clauses

3 553 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Electric safety chain

501 2001-04-15 Protection in the well ; rigid screen ;

5.7.2.2 539 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Accessibility of the pit

5.7.2.2 c) 565 2002-12-31 EN 81-1 Pit ; headroom ; rectangular block

5.7.2.3 a) 565 2002-12-31 EN 81-2 Pit ; headroom ; rectangular block

5.7.2.3 b) 2) 547 2002-12-31 EN 81-2 Pit ; horizontal distance

5.7.3.2 539 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Accessibility of the pit

5.7.3.3 a) 565 2002-12-31 EN 81-1 Pit ; headroom ; rectangular block

5.7.3.3 b) 2) 547 2002-12-31 EN 81-1 Pit ; horizontal distance

5.10 534 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Alarm devices ; emergency release ; pit

6.1.2 566 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Pulleys ; well ; headroom

8.17.4 549 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Lighting ; emergency; intensity

8.18.1 b) 524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1m/s

9.9.5.1 527 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Clamping device ; release

9.9.5.2 527 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Clamping device ; release

10.3.1 521 2002-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Car and counterweight buffer

10.3.7 524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1m/s

12.5.6.2 538 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Accessibility of rupture valve ; restrictor

13.4.2 506 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Machine-room accesses ; main switch

14.2 558 2002-12-31 EN 81-2 Emergency electrical control

F.0.2 543 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Type examination certificate

508 2001-04-15 Laboratory tests ; safety circuits

 interpretations N° 501 to 553;

 interpretations N° 557 to 559;

 interpretations N° 563 to 569.

Key-word(s) : Replacing interpretation No. :

Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15

Key-word(s) : Replacing interpretation No. :

Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15

Key-word(s) : Replacing interpretation No. :

Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15

Key-word(s) : Replacing interpretation No. :

Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15

Key-word(s) : Replacing interpretation No. :

Yes, this rule can be accepted

Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15

Key-word(s) : Replacing interpretation No. :

Is our interpretation correct ?

Yes, the interpretation is correct.

Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15

Key-word(s) : Replacing interpretation No. :

Clause 14.2.1.4 b) precises that :

In terms of risk assessment :

• Trapping : this hazards is covered by EN 81 (1998) , § 5.10 ;

Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15

Key-word(s) : Replacing interpretation No. :