EN 81-1:1998/A2:2004

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2005
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Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1: Electric lifts - A2:
Machinery and pulley spaces
Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von Aufzügen - Teil 1: Elektrisch
betriebene Personen- und Lastenaufzüge - A2: Aufstellungsorte von Triebwerk und
Steuerung sowie Seilrollen
Regles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des ascenseurs - Partie 1 :
Ascenseurs électriques - A2 :Emplacements de machinerie et de poulies
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 81-1:1998/A2:2004
ICS:
91.140.90 'YLJDOD7HNRþHVWRSQLFH Lifts. Escalators
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 81-1:1998/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2004
ICS 91.140.90
English version
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Part 1:
Electric lifts - A2: Machinery and pulley spaces
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von
ascenseurs - Partie 1: Ascenseurs électriques - A2: Aufzügen und Kleingüteraufzügen - Teil 1: Elektrisch
Emplacement de machinerie et de poulies betriebene Personen- und Lastenaufzüge - A2:
Aufstellungsorte von Triebwerk und Steuerung sowie
Seilrollen
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 81-1:1998; it was approved by CEN on 22 April 2004.
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Contents
Foreword.4
3 Definitions .6
5 Lift well.6
5.3.3 Strength of the ceiling.6
6 Machine and pulley rooms.6
6 Machinery and pulley spaces .6
6.1 General provisions .6
6.2 Access .6
6.3 Machinery in machine room .7
6.3.1 General provisions .7
6.3.2 Mechanical strength, floor surface .7
6.3.3 Dimensions.7
6.3.4 Doors and trap doors .8
6.3.5 Other openings .8
6.3.6 Ventilation.8
6.3.7 Lighting and socket outlets .8
6.3.8 Handling of equipment.9
6.4 Machinery inside the well .9
6.4.1 General provisions .9
6.4.2 Dimensions of working areas inside the well .9
6.4.3 Working areas in the car or on the car roof .9
6.4.4 Working areas in the pit .10
6.4.5 Working areas on a platform .11
6.4.6 Working areas outside of the well.12
6.4.7 Doors and traps .12
6.4.8 Ventilation.13
6.4.9 Lighting and socket outlets .13
6.4.10 Handling of equipment.13
6.5 Machinery outside of the well.13
6.5.1 General provisions .13
6.5.2 Machinery cabinet.13
6.5.3 Working area .14
6.5.4 Ventilation.14
6.5.5 Lighting and socket outlets .14
6.6 Devices for emergency and test operations .14
6.7 Construction and equipment of pulley spaces.15
6.7.1 Pulley rooms .15
6.7.2 Pulleys in the well.16
12 Lift machine.16
12.5 Emergency operation .16
13 Electric installations and appliances.17
13.1 General provisions .17
13.4 Main switches.17
13.6 Lighting and socket outlets .17
14 Protection against electric faults ; controls ; priorities.18
14.2.2 Stopping devices .20
14.2.3 Emergency alarm device.20
15 Notices, markings and operating instructions .20
15.4 Machine and pulley rooms.20
15.4 Machinery and pulley spaces .20
15.5 Well.21
16 Examinations - Tests - Register - Maintenance.22
16.3 Installer information .22
16.3.1 Normal use .22
Annex A (normative) List of the electric safety devices.23
Annex C (informative) Technical dossier.25
C.2 General.25
C.3 Technical details and plans.25
Annex D (normative) Examinations and tests before putting into service.27
D.2 Tests and verifications.27
Annex E (informative) Periodical examinations and tests, examinations and tests after an important
modification or after an accident .28
E.2 Examinations and tests after an important modification or after an accident.28
Annex O (informative) Machinery spaces - Access (6.1).30
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this standard addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU Directives.31

Foreword
This document (EN 81-1:1998/A2:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 10 “Lifts, escalators
and moving walks”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN 81-1:1998 shall be given the status of a national standard, either
by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2005, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by April 2005.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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 the United Kingdom.
EN 81-1:1998 requires special machine and pulley rooms. Modern technology shows that machines and
associated parts can be located in the well, on the car or counterweight or in cabinets. To ensure the safety of
normal operation, maintenance and inspection provisions are necessary which are not yet described in this
standard.
This amendment covers the necessary additional precautions by replacing the relevant existing text of EN 81-
1:1998 or adding new clauses as indicated.
0 Introduction
0.3.15 The text of this clause is replaced by the following:
To ensure the correct functioning of the equipment in the machinery space(s), i.e. taking into account the heat
dissipated by the equipment, the ambient temperature in the machinery space(s) is assumed to be maintained
between + 5 °C and + 40 °C.
0.3.16 The following clause is added:
Access ways to the working areas are adequately lit (see 0.2.5).
0.3.17 The following clause is added:
Minimum passageways required by building regulations are not obstructed by the open door/trap of the lift and/or
any protection means for working areas outside of the well, where fitted according to the maintenance instructions
(see 0.2.5).
0.3.18 The following clause is added:
Where more than one person is working at the same time on a lift, an adequate means of communication between
these persons is ensured.
3 Definitions
The following definitions are added:
machinery (machinerie) (Triebwerk und Steuerung)
equipment traditionally placed in the machine room: control cabinet(s) and drive system, lift machine, main
switch(es), and means for emergency operations
machinery space (emplacement de machinerie) (Aufstellungsort von Triebwerk und Steuerung)
space(s) inside or outside of the well where the machinery as a whole or in parts is placed
pulley space (emplacement de poulies) (Aufstellungsort von Seilrollen)
space(s) inside or outside of the well where pulleys are placed
5 Lift well
5.3.3 Strength of the ceiling
The text of this clause is replaced by the following:
Not withstanding the requirements of 6.3.2 and/or 6.7.1.1, in the case of hanging guide rails the suspension points
shall be able to take at least the loads and forces according to G.5.1.
6 Machine and pulley rooms
The whole of Clause 6 is replaced by the following:
6 Machinery and pulley spaces
6.1 General provisions
Machinery and pulleys shall be located in machinery and pulley spaces. These spaces and the associated working
areas shall be accessible. Provisions shall be made to allow access to the spaces only to authorised persons
(maintenance, inspection and rescue). The spaces and the associated working areas shall be suitably protected
against environmental influences to be taken into consideration and provisions made for suitable areas for
maintenance/inspection work and emergency operation. See 0.2.2, 0.2.5 and 0.3.3.
See Annex O.
6.2 Access
6.2.1 The access way adjacent to any door/trap giving access to machinery and pulley spaces shall be:
a) capable of being properly lit by a permanent electric light fixture(s);
b) easy to use in complete safety in all circumstances without necessitating entry into private premises.
6.2.2 A safe access for persons to machinery and pulley spaces shall be provided. For preference this should be
effected entirely by way of stairs. If it is not possible to install stairs, ladders satisfying the following requirements
shall be used:
a) the access to the machinery and pulley spaces shall not be situated more than 4 m above the level accessible
by stairs;
b) ladders shall be fastened to the access in such a way that they cannot be removed;
c) ladders exceeding 1,50 m in height shall, when in position for access, form an angle between 65° and 75° to
the horizontal and shall not be liable to slip or turn over;
d) the clear width of the ladder shall be at least 0,35 m, the depth of the steps shall not be less than 25 mm and
in the case of vertical ladders the distance between the steps and the wall behind the ladder shall not be less
than 0,15 m. The steps shall be designed for a load of 1500 N;
e) adjacent to the top end of the ladder there shall be at least one hand hold within easy reach;
f) around a ladder, within a horizontal distance of 1,50 m, the risk of falling by more than the height of the ladder
shall be prevented.
6.3 Machinery in machine room
6.3.1 General provisions
6.3.1.1 When lift machines and their associated equipment are located in a machine room, it shall comprise
solid walls, ceiling, floor and door and / or trap.
Machine rooms shall not be used for purposes other than lifts. They shall not contain ducts, cables or devices other
than for the lift.
These rooms may, however, contain:
a) machines for service lifts or escalators;
b) equipment for air-conditioning or heating of these rooms, excluding steam heating and high pressure water
heating;
c) fire detectors or extinguishers, with a high operating temperature, appropriate for the electrical equipment,
stable over a period of time, and suitably protected against accidental impact.
6.3.1.2 The traction sheave may be installed in the well, provided that:
a) examinations and the tests and the maintenance operations may be carried out from the machine room;
b) openings between the machine room and the well are as small as possible.
6.3.2 Mechanical strength, floor surface
6.3.2.1 Machine rooms shall be so constructed to withstand the loads and forces to which they are intended to
be subjected.
They shall be in durable material not favouring the creation of dust.
6.3.2.2 Room floors shall be of non-slip material, e.g. trowelled concrete or chequer plate.
6.3.3 Dimensions
6.3.3.1 The dimensions of machine rooms shall be sufficient to permit easy and safe working on equipment,
especially the electrical equipment.
In particular there shall be provided at least a clear height of 2 m at working areas, and:
a) a clear horizontal area in front of the control panels and cabinets. This area is defined as follows:
1) depth, measured from the external surface of the enclosures, at least 0,70 m;
2) width, the greater of the following values: 0,50 m or the full width of the cabinet or panel;
b) a clear horizontal area of at least 0,50 m x 0,60 m for maintenance and inspection of moving parts at points
where this is necessary and, if need be, manual emergency operation (12.5.1).
6.3.3.2 The clear height for movement shall not be less than 1,80 m.
The access ways to the clear spaces mentioned in 6.3.3.1 shall have a width of at least 0,50 m. This value may be
reduced to 0,40 m where there are no moving parts.
This clear height for movement is taken to the underside of the structural roof beams and measured from the floor
of the access area.
6.3.3.3 There shall be a clear vertical distance of at least 0,30 m above the rotating parts of the machine.
6.3.3.4 When the machine room floor comprises a number of levels differing by more than 0,50 m, stairways
or steps and guardrails shall be provided.
6.3.3.5 When the floor of the machine rooms has any recesses greater than 0,50 m deep and less than 0,50 m
wide, or any ducts, they shall be covered.
6.3.4 Doors and trap doors
6.3.4.1 Access doors shall have a minimum width of 0,60 m and a minimum height of 1,80 m. They shall not
open towards the inside of the room.
6.3.4.2 Access trap doors for persons shall give a clear passage of at least 0,80 m x 0,80 m, and shall be
counterbalanced.
All trap doors, when they are closed, shall be able to support two persons, each counting for 1000 N on an area of
0,20 m x 0,20 m at any position, without permanent deformation.
Trap doors shall not open downwards, unless they are linked to retractable ladders. Hinges, if any, shall be of a
type which cannot be unhooked.
When a trap door is in the open position, precautions shall be taken to prevent the fall of persons (e.g. a guardrail).
6.3.4.3 Doors or trap doors shall be provided with a key operated lock, capable of being opened without a key
from inside the room.
Trap doors used only for access of material may be locked from the inside only.
6.3.5 Other openings
The dimension of holes in the slab and room floor shall be reduced to a minimum for their purpose.
With the aim of removing the danger of objects falling through openings situated above the well, including those for
electric cables, ferrules shall be used, which project at least 50 mm above the slab or finished floor.
6.3.6 Ventilation
The machine rooms shall be suitably ventilated. Should the well be ventilated through the machine room, this has
to be taken into account. Stale air from other parts of the building shall not be extracted directly into the machine
room. It shall be such that the motors, and equipment, as well as electric cables, etc., are protected as far as it is
reasonably practicable from dust, harmful fumes and humidity.
6.3.7 Lighting and socket outlets
The machine room shall be provided with permanently installed electric lighting with an intensity of at least 200 lux
at floor level. The supply for this lighting shall be in conformity with 13.6.1.
A switch placed inside close to the access point(s), at an appropriate height, shall control lighting of the room.
At least one socket outlet (13.6.2) shall be provided.
6.3.8 Handling of equipment
One or more metal supports or hooks with the indication of the safe working load (15.4.5), as appropriate, are
provided in the machine room ceiling or on the beams, conveniently positioned to permit the hoisting of heavy
equipment (see 0.2.5 and 0.3.14).
6.4 Machinery inside the well
6.4.1 General provisions
6.4.1.1 Machinery supports and working areas inside the well shall be so constructed to withstand the loads
and forces to which they are intended to be subjected.
6.4.1.2 In the case of wells partially enclosed at the exterior of buildings the machinery shall be suitably
protected against the environmental influences.
6.4.1.3 The clear height for moving inside the well from one working area to another one shall not be less than
1,80 m.
6.4.2 Dimensions of working areas inside the well
6.4.2.1 The dimensions of working areas at the machinery inside the well shall be sufficient to permit easy and
safe working on equipment.
In particular there shall be provided at least a clear height of 2 m at working areas, and:
a) a clear horizontal working area of at least 0,50 m x 0,60 m for maintenance and inspection of parts at points
where this is necessary;
b) a clear horizontal space in front of the control panels and cabinets, defined as follows:
1) depth, measured from the external surface of the enclosures, at least 0,70 m;
2) width, the greater of the following values: 0,50 m or the full width of the cabinet or panel.
6.4.2.2 There shall be a clear vertical distance of at least 0,30 m above unprotected rotating parts of the
machine. If the distance is less than 0,30 m guarding shall be provided according to 9.7.1 a).
See also 5.7.1.1 or 5.7.2.2.
6.4.3 Working areas in the car or on the car roof
6.4.3.1 Where maintenance/inspection work on the machinery is to be carried out from inside the car or from
the car roof and if any kind of uncontrolled or unexpected car movement resulting from maintenance/inspection can
be dangerous to persons, the following applies:
a) any dangerous movement of the car shall be prevented by a mechanical device;
b) all movement of the car shall be prevented by means of an electric safety device in conformity with 14.1.2
unless the mechanical device is in its inactive position;
c) when this device is in its active position, it shall be possible to carry out maintenance work and to leave the
working area safely.
6.4.3.2 The necessary devices for emergency operation and for dynamic tests (such as brake tests, traction
tests, safety gear tests, buffer tests or tests of ascending car overspeed protection means) shall be arranged so
that they can be carried out from outside of the well in accordance with 6.6.
6.4.3.3 If inspection door and/or traps are located in the walls of the car, they shall:
a) have sufficient dimensions to carry out the required work through the door/trap;
b) be as small as possible to avoid falling into the well;
c) not open towards the outside of the car;
d) be provided with a key-operated lock, capable of being reclosed and relocked without a key;
e) be provided with an electrical safety device in conformity with 14.1.2, checking the locked position;
f) be imperforate and satisfy the same requirements for mechanical strength as the walls of the car.
6.4.3.4 Where it is necessary to move the car from the inside with open inspection door/trap the following
applies:
a) an inspection control station according to 14.2.1.3 shall be available near the inspection door/trap;
b) the inspection control station in the car shall render inoperative the electric safety device according to
6.4.3.3 e);
c) the inspection control station in the car shall be accessible only to authorised persons and so arranged that it
is not possible to use it to drive the car when standing on the car roof, e.g. by placing it behind the inspection
door/trap;
d) if the smaller dimension of the opening exceeds 0,20 m the clear horizontal distance between the outside edge
of the opening in the car wall and equipment installed in the well in front of that opening shall be at least 0,30
m.
6.4.4 Working areas in the pit
6.4.4.1 Where machinery is to be maintained or inspected from the pit and if this work requires movement of
the car, or is likely to result in uncontrolled or unexpected car movement, the following applies:
a) a permanently installed device shall be provided to mechanically stop the car with any load up to rated load
and from any speed up to rated speed to create a free distance of at least 2 m between the floor of the working
area and the lowest parts of the car, excluding those mentioned in 5.7.3.3 b) 1) and 2). The retardation of
mechanical devices other than safety gears shall not exceed that produced by the buffers (10.4);
b) mechanical device shall be able to maintain the car stopped;
c) mechanical device can be operated manually or automatically;
d) where it is necessary to move the car from the pit, an inspection control station according to 14.2.1.3 shall be
available for use in the pit;
e) opening by the use of a key of any door providing access to the pit shall be checked by an electric safety
device according to 14.1.2 which prevents all further movement of the lift. Movement shall only be possible
under the requirements given in g) below;
f) all movement of the car shall be prevented by means of an electric safety device in conformity with 14.1.2
unless the mechanical device is in its inactive position;
g) when the mechanical device is in its active position as checked by means of an electric safety device in
conformity with 14.1.2, electrically driven movement of the car shall only be possible from the inspection
control station(s);
h) return of the lift to normal service shall only be made by operation of an electrical reset device placed outside
of the well and accessible to authorised persons only, e. g. inside a locked cabinet.
6.4.4.2 When the car is in the position according to 6.4.4.1 a), it shall be possible to leave the working area
safely.
6.4.4.3 The necessary devices for emergency operation and for dynamic tests (such as brake tests, traction
tests, safety gear tests, buffer tests or tests of ascending car overspeed protection means) shall be arranged so
that they can be carried out from outside of the well in accordance with 6.6.
6.4.5 Working areas on a platform
6.4.5.1 Where machinery is to be maintained or inspected from a platform, it shall be:
a) permanently installed, and
b) retractable if it is in the travel path of the car or counterweight/balancing weight.
6.4.5.2 Where machinery is to be maintained or inspected from a platform positioned into the travel path of the
car, the counterweight or the balancing weight:
a) the car shall be stationary by using a mechanical device in conformity with 6.4.3.1 a) and b), or
b) where the car needs to be moved, the travel path of the car shall be limited by movable stops in such a way
that the car is stopped
 at least 2 m above the platform if the car runs down towards the platform;
 below the platform in compliance with 5.7.1.1 b), c) and d) if the car runs up towards the platform.
6.4.5.3 The platform shall be:
a) able to support at any position the mass of two persons, each counting for 1000 N over an area of
0,20 m × 0,20 m without permanent deformation. If the platform is intended to be used for handling heavy
equipment the dimensions shall be considered accordingly and the platform shall have a mechanical strength
to withstand the loads and forces to which it is intended to be subjected (see 6.4.10);
b) provided with a balustrade in conformity with 8.13.3;
c) equipped with means ensuring that:
1) the step rise between the floor of the platform and the level of the access does not exceed 0,50 m;
2) it shall not be possible to pass a ball with a diameter of 0,15 m through any gap between the platform and
the sill of the access door;
3) any gap measured horizontally between the fully open landing door panel and the platform edge does not
exceed 0,15 m, unless additional provisions have been taken to prevent falling into the well.
6.4.5.4 In addition to 6.4.5.3 any retractable platform shall be:
a) provided with an electric safety device in conformity with 14.1.2, checking the fully retracted position;
b) provided with means for putting it into or removing it from the working position. This operation shall be possible
from the pit or by means located outside of the well and accessible only to authorised persons.
If the access to the platform is not through a landing door, the opening of the access door shall be impossible
when the platform is not in the working position, or alternatively, means shall be provided to prevent persons
from falling into the well.
6.4.5.5 In the case of 6.4.5.2 b) movable stops shall be automatically operated when the platform is lowered.
They shall be provided with:
a) buffers in conformity with 10.3 and 10.4;
b) an electric safety device in conformity with 14.1.2, which only allows car movement if the stops are in their fully
retracted position;
c) an electrical safety device in conformity with 14.1.2, which only allows car movement with a lowered platform if
the stops are in their fully extended position.
6.4.5.6 Where it is necessary to move the car from the platform, an inspection control station according to
14.2.1.3 shall be available for use on the platform.
When the movable stop(s) is(are) in its active position, electrically driven movement of the car shall only be
possible from the inspection control station(s).
6.4.5.7 The necessary devices for emergency operation and dynamic tests (such as brake tests, traction tests,
safety gear tests, buffer tests or tests of ascending car overspeed protection means) shall be arranged so that they
can be carried out from outside of the well in conformity with 6.6.
6.4.6 Working areas outside of the well
When the machinery is in the well and is intended to be maintained/inspected from outside of the well, deviating
from 6.1, the working areas in accordance with 6.3.3.1 and 6.3.3.2 can be provided outside of the well. Access to
this equipment shall only be possible by a door/trap in conformity with 6.4.7.2.
6.4.7 Doors and traps
6.4.7.1 Working areas inside the well shall be accessible through doors in the well enclosure. Doors shall be
either the landing doors or doors satisfying the following requirements. They shall:
a) have a minimum width of 0,60 m and a minimum height of 1,80 m;
b) not open towards the inside of the well;
c) be provided with a key-operated lock, capable of being reclosed and relocked without a key;
d) be capable of being opened from inside the well without a key, even when locked;
e) be provided with an electrical safety device in conformity with 14.1.2, checking the closed position;
f) be imperforate, satisfy the same requirements for mechanical strength as the landing doors, and comply with
the regulations relevant to the fire protection for the building concerned.
6.4.7.2 Access to machinery inside of the well from a working area outside of the well shall:
a) have sufficient dimensions to carry out the required work through the door/trap;
b) be as small as possible to avoid falling into the well;
c) not open towards the inside of the well;
d) be provided with a key-operated lock, capable of being reclosed and relocked without a key;
e) be provided with an electrical safety device in conformity with 14.1.2, checking the closed position;
f) be imperforate, satisfy the same requirements for mechanical strength as the landing doors, and comply with
the regulations relevant to the fire protection for the building concerned.
6.4.8 Ventilation
The machinery spaces shall be suitably ventilated. The electric equipment of the machinery shall be protected as
far as it is reasonably practicable from dust, harmful fumes and humidity.
6.4.9 Lighting and socket outlets
The working areas and machinery spaces shall be provided with permanently installed electric lighting with an
intensity of at least 200 lux at floor level. The supply for this lighting shall be in conformity with 13.6.1.
NOTE This lighting may be part of the lighting of the well.
A switch accessible only to authorised persons and placed close to the access point(s) to working area(s), at an
appropriate height, shall control the lighting of the areas and spaces.
At least one socket outlet (13.6.2) shall be provided at an appropriate place for each working area.
6.4.10 Handling of equipment
One or more metal supports or hooks with the indication of the safe working load (15.4.5), as appropriate, are
provided in the machinery spaces, conveniently positioned to permit the hoisting of heavy equipment (see 0.2.5
and 0.3.14).
6.5 Machinery outside of the well
6.5.1 General provisions
Machinery spaces outside of the well and not located in a separate machine room shall be so constructed to
withstand the loads and forces to which they are intended to be subjected.
6.5.2 Machinery cabinet
6.5.2.1 The machinery of a lift shall be located inside a cabinet which shall not be used for purposes other than
the lift. It shall not contain ducts, cables or devices other than for the lift.
6.5.2.2 The machinery cabinet shall consist of imperforate walls, floor, roof and door(s).
The only permissible openings are:
a) ventilation openings;
b) necessary openings for the functioning of the lift between the well and the machinery cabinet;
c) vent openings for escape of gases and smoke in the event of fire.
These openings when accessible to non-authorised persons shall comply with the following requirements:
a) protection according to EN 294:1992, Table 5 against contact with danger zones, and
b) degree of protection of at least IP 2XD against contact with electrical equipment.
6.5.2.3 The door(s) shall:
a) have sufficient dimensions to carry out the required work through the door;
b) not open towards the inside of the cabinet;
c) be provided with a key-operated lock, capable of being reclosed and relocked without a key.
6.5.3 Working area
The working area in front of a machinery cabinet shall comply with the requirements according to 6.4.2.
6.5.4 Ventilation
The machinery cabinet shall be suitably ventilated. It shall be such that the machinery is protected as far as it is
reasonably practicable from dust, harmful fumes and humidity.
6.5.5 Lighting and socket outlets
The inside of the machinery cabinet shall be provided with permanently installed electric lighting with an intensity of
at least 200 lux at floor level. The supply for this lighting shall be in conformity with 13.6.1.
A switch placed inside close to the door(s), at an appropriate height, shall control lighting of the cabinet.
At least one socket outlet (13.6.2) shall be provided.
6.6 Devices for emergency and test operations
6.6.1 In the case of 6.4.3, 6.4.4 and 6.4.5 the necessary devices for emergency and test operations shall be
provided on a panel(s) suitable for carrying out from outside of the well all emergency operations and any
necessary dynamic tests of the lift. The panel(s) shall be accessible to authorised persons only. This applies also to
means for maintenance where maintenance procedure(s) require(s) moving the car and the work cannot be carried
out safely from the intended work areas provided inside the well.
If the emergency and test devices are not protected inside a machinery cabinet, they shall be enclosed with a
suitable cover, which:
a) does not open towards the inside of the well;
b) is provided with a key-operated lock, capable of being reclosed and relocked without a key.
6.6.2 The panel(s) shall provide the following:
a) emergency operation devices according to 12.5, together with an intercom system in conformity with 14.2.3.4;
b) control equipment which enables dynamic tests to be carried out (6.4.3.2, 6.4.4.3, 6.4.5.7);
c) direct observation of the lift machine or display device(s), which give indication of :
 direction of movements of the car;
 reaching of an unlocking zone, and
 speed of the lift car.
6.6.3 The devices on the panel(s) shall be lit by a permanently installed electric lighting with an intensity of at
least 50 lux measured at the device.
A switch placed on or close to the panel shall control lighting of the panel(s).
The electrical supply for this lighting shall be in conformity with 13.6.1.
6.6.4 The panel(s) for emergency and test operations shall be installed only where a working area in accordance
with 6.3.3.1 is available.
6.7 Construction and equipment of pulley spaces
6.7.1 Pulley rooms
Pulleys outside of the well shall be located in a pulley room.
6.7.1.1 Mechanical strength, floor surface
6.7.1.1.1 The pulley rooms shall be so constructed to withstand the loads and forces to which they will normally
be subjected.
They shall be in durable material, not favouring the creation of dust.
6.7.1.1.2 The floors of the pulley rooms shall be of non-slip material, e.g. troweled concrete or chequer plate.
6.7.1.2 Dimensions
6.7.1.2.1 Pulley room dimensions shall be sufficient to provide easy and safe access for maintenance personnel
to all the equipment.
The requirements of 6.3.3.1 b) and 6.3.3.2, sentence two and three, are applicable.
6.7.1.2.2 The height under the ceiling shall be at least 1,50 m.
6.7.1.2.3 There shall be a clear space of at least 0,30 m high above the pulleys.
6.7.1.2.4 If there are control panels and cabinets in the pulley room the provisions of 6.3.3.1 and 6.3.3.2 apply to
this room.
6.7.1.3 Doors and trap doors
6.7.1.3.1 Access doors shall have a minimum width of 0,60 m and minimum height of 1,40 m. They shall not
open towards the inside of the room.
6.7.1.3.2 Access trap doors for persons shall give a clear passage of at least 0,80 m x 0,80 m and shall be
counterbalanced.
All trap doors, when they are closed, shall be able to support two persons, each counting for 1000 N on an area of
0,20 m x 0,20 m at any position, without permanent deformation.
Trap doors shall not open downwards, unless they are linked to retractable ladders. Hinges, if any, shall be of a
type which cannot be unhooked.
When a trap door is in the open position, precautions shall be taken to prevent the fall of persons (e.g. a guardrail).
6.7.1.3.3 Doors or trap doors shall be provided with a key operated lock, capable of being opened without a key
from inside the room.
6.7.1.4 Other openings
The dimensions of holes in the slab and pulley room floor shall be reduced to a minimum for their purpose.
With the aim of removing the danger of objects falling through openings situated over the well, including those for
electric cables, ferrules shall be used which project at least 50 mm above the slab or finished floor.
6.7.1.5 Stopping device
A stopping device, in conformity with 14.2.2 and 15.4.4, shall be installed in the pulley room, close to the point(s) of
access.
6.7.1.6 Temperature
If there is a risk of frost or condensation in the pulley rooms, precautions shall be taken to protect the equipment.
If the pulley rooms also contain electrical equipment, the ambient temperature shall be similar to that of the
machine room.
6.7.1.7 Lighting and socket outlets
The pulley room shall be provided with permanently installed electric lighting with an intensity of at least 100 lux at
the pulley(s). The supply for this lighting shall be in conformity with 13.6.1.
A switch, placed inside, close to the access point, at an appropriate height, shall control the lighting of the room.
At least one socket outlet in conformity with 13.6.2 shall be provided. See also 6.7.1.2.4.
If there are control panels and cabinets in the pulley room, the provisions of 6.3.7 apply.
6.7.2 Pulleys in the well
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, from inside the car (6.4.3), from a platform (6.4.5) or from outside of the well.
However, a diverter pul
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