All passenger lifts placed into service after the 32st August 2017 needs EN81-20/50 guide to comply with the new standards. The previous standards EN81-1 and EN81-2, introduced in 1998 are no longer in force and are applicable for lifts handed over prior to this date.
The new standards for passenger lifts provide higher lift safety, accessibility, and comfort for both passengers and service engineers. The standards also make stipulations in terms of building design and interface.
Both new standards apply to passenger and goods passenger lifts that fall under the Lifts Directive. Only traction and hydraulic passenger lifts are affected by these changes.
These standards do not cover passenger carrying lifts with speeds below 0.15m/s or goods only lifts (Machinery Directive lifts).
All iKONC Lifts passenger lifts are fully compliant with the latest EN81-20 and EN81-50 lift standards and we are happy to give further advice on the changes.