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The Electrically, Hydraulically and Oil-Electrically Operated Lifts (Components) (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1991

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Regulation 2(1)

schedule 1eec Type-examination requirements

The EEC type-examination requirements referred to in regulation 2(1), with which components must comply, are the following standards adopted by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN):

  • EN81–1 (edition: December 1985). Safety rules for the constructionand installation of liftsand service lifts. Part 1: electric lifts, for electrically operated lifts, and

  • EN81–2 (edition: November 1987). Safety rules for the constructionand installation of liftsand service lifts. Part 2: hydraulic lifts, for hydraulicallyand oil-electrically operated lifts.

These standards shall apply, subject to the following modifications required by the Directives:

  • Section 13.1.1.4

  • Replace by the following:

    • The electrical installations for lifts must:

      (a)

      comply with the requirements stated in the Cenelec harmonised documents accepted by the national electro-technical committees of the EEC member States;

      (b)

      where no harmonised documents on electrical installations as referred to in (a) exist, comply with the requirements of the national rules of the country in which the lift is installed.

  • Section 13.1.2

  • Replace by the following:

    • In the machineand pulley rooms, protection against direct contact by means of casings providing a degree of protection of at least IP 2 X is necessary.

  • Section F.O.1.6

  • Add the following:

    • . . . . in accordance with Article 13(2) of Directive 84/528/EEC.

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