Anti-vandal lifts BS EN 81.71
Anti-vandal lifts ideally should be used for all public lifts. This is because they are often the subject of abuse and attempts are frequently made to damage both the interior of the lifts (Control Operating Panels, Mirrors) as well as the exterior of the lifts (Landing doors, Landing Operating Panels, etc.).
The Anti-Vandal lifts are designed according to BS EN 81.71 and are a practical solution. Suitable for a range of applications, including stadiums, hospitals, railway stations, hotels etc. Due to the materials used in the manufacture of them (Lift cars, COPs, LOPs, doors, etc.) they can withstand heavy use and abuse.
By installing an anti-vandal lift instead of a standard lift solution, you will reduce the overall number of incidents as well as the costs of repairing any damage caused.
To aid eliminate any damage caused to lifts in unsupervised settings, we offer a complete product that adheres to Cat 1 and Cat 2 of BS EN 81.71. This special, robust lift solution is constructed with the latest technology, ensuring that we consistently deliver exceptional ride quality. Special provisions are made for the lift wells, machinery spaces, landing & car doors, the lift car, fixtures in the lift car and on the landing, Alarm sounder, steel works and signs and marking, a more detailed list is available below per category.
What is an Anti-vandal Lift?
An anti-vandal lift is provided with robust finishes and components to ensure additional protection against vandalism and other damage caused to lifts in unsupervised locations. They comply with the standard BS EN 81-71. Vandal resistant lifts can help to lower the costs to repair damage caused in typical high-use applications such as Student Accommodation, Housing Association apartments, as well as Retail, Commercial and Healthcare.
What is the difference between a Cat 1 and Cat 2 anti-vandal lift?
Below shows the extra features included in a Cat 1 and Cat 2 anti-vandal lift
CATEGORY 1 Anti-vandal Lift
> Robust vandal resistant landing and car doors and assembly systems
> Heavy duty car with vandal resistant lighting
> Toothed landing control cabinet key
> Robust material used for both interior and exterior components
> Tamper proof emergency doors
> Double skin door panels
> Reinforced door track sills
> Minimum stainless-steel car
> Hidden car ventilation
> Class 1 push buttons
> IP54 Protection
> Screen to protect landing displays
> Protective indicator lenses
> Protective car lighting lenses
CATEGORY 2 Anti-vandal Lift(as CAT 1, plus) > Double skin car and landing doors > Adequate resistance against access by unauthorised persons > Tamper proof car door operator and locking device > Increased shaft width (200mm) for recessed door detector > Extended key for landing doors > Galvanised car floor tray to retain fluids > Patterned stainless steel car > Exclusion of car hatch > Minimum grade 304 stainless-steel car and doors > Class 2 flame resistant push buttons > Intruder alarms system on any cabinet & inspection doors > Security system to prevent opening of landing doors > 2 Hour battery back-up for alarm system > Pictogram on main floor showing secure location to de-activate alarm > Alarm de-activation instructions in secure location |
What is the lift size of Anti-vandal Lift?
Typical sizes for an anti-vandal lift is 8-person 630kg lift or a 13-person 1000kg Passenger Lift.
Can I modify my existing lift to be an Anti-vandal Lift?
Yes, iKONIC lifts can install a new passenger lift or update your current passenger lift to comply with BS EN 81-71.
