CEN/TS 81-11:2009
(Main)Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Basics and interpretations - Part 11: Interpretations related to EN 81 family of standards
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Basics and interpretations - Part 11: Interpretations related to EN 81 family of standards
This Technical Specification is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 81 family of standards (see CEN/TR 81-10:2008). As first issue, this document collects interpretation to EN 81-1:1998, EN 81-2:1998, EN 81-28:2003, EN 81-70:2003 and EN 81-72:2003.
Interpretations to other standards of the EN 81 family will be added when they are available. Interpretations aim to improve the 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.
Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von Aufzügen - Grundlagen und Auslegungen - Teil 11: Auslegungen zur Normenreihe EN 81
Diese Technische Spezifikation ist eine Zusammenstellung von Auslegungen, die sich auf die Normenreihe
EN 81 beziehen (siehe CEN/TR 81-10:2008). In einem ersten Schritt enthält dieses Dokument Auslegungen
zu EN 81-1:1998, EN 81-2:1998, EN 81-28:2003, EN 81-70:2003 und EN 81-72:2003.
Auslegungen zu anderen Normen der Normenreihe EN 81 werden aufgenommen, sobald sie zur Verfügung
stehen.
Auslegungen dienen dazu, das Verständnis der Abschnitte, auf die sie sich beziehen, zu verbessern und
dadurch ein gemeinsames Verständnis zwischen Herstellern, Montagebetrieben, Benannten Stellen,
Überwachungsstellen und nationalen Behörden zu erleichtern.
Auslegungen haben nicht den gleichen Status wie die Normen, auf die sie sich beziehen. Die Anwendung von
Auslegungen gibt den beteiligten Kreisen jedoch die Sicherheit, dass die entsprechende Norm nicht falsch
angewendet worden ist.
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des élévateurs - Fondamentaux et interprétations - Partie 11 : Interprétations relatives aux normes de la famille EN 81
Cette Spécification Technique constitue un recueil d'interprétations relatives à la famille des normes EN 81 (voir le CEN/TR 81-10:2008). En tant que première publication, ce document regroupe les interprétations à l’EN 81-1:1998, à l’EN 81-2:1998, à l’EN 81-28:2003, à l’EN 81-70:2003 et à l’EN 81-72:2003.
Les interprétations aux autres normes de la famille EN 81 seront ajoutées au fur et à mesure de leur disponibilité.
Les interprétations ont pour objectif d'améliorer la compréhension de l'(des) article(s) auquel(auxquels) elles font référence et de ce fait, de faciliter une compréhension commune entre les fabricants, les installateurs d'ascenseurs, les organismes notifiés, les organismes de contrôle et les autorités nationales.
Les interprétations n'ont pas le même statut que les normes auxquelles elles se réfèrent. Cependant, l'application des interprétations devrait donner l'assurance aux parties intéressées que la norme concernée n'a pas été appliquée de façon erronée.
Varnostna pravila za konstruiranje in vgradnjo dvigal (liftov) - Osnove in razlaga - 11. del: Razlaga v zvezi s standardi družine EN 81
Ta tehnična specifikacija je zbirka razlag, povezanih z družino standardov EN 81 (glej CEN/TR 81-10:2008). V prvi izdaji tega dokumenta so zbrane razlage EN 81-1:1998, EN 81-2:1998, EN 81- 28:2003, EN 81-70:2003 in EN 81-72:2003. Razlage drugih standardov družine EN 81 se bodo dodajale, ko bodo na voljo. Razlage so namenjene boljšemu razumevanju klavzul, na katere se sklicujejo, s čimer se poveča splošno razumevanje med proizvajalci, monterji dvigal, priglašenimi organi, nadzornimi organi in nacionalnimi organi. Razlage nimajo enakega statusa kot standardi, s katerimi so povezane. Uporaba razlag bi morala zainteresiranim stranem dati zaupanje, da ustrezni standard ni bil napačno uporabljen.
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 28-Jul-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Mar-2011
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 10 - Passenger, goods and service lifts
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 10/WG 1 - Lifts and service lifts
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 30-Mar-2011
- Completion Date
- 30-Mar-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 02-Apr-2011
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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CEN/TS 81-11:2009 is a technical specification published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Basics and interpretations - Part 11: Interpretations related to EN 81 family of standards". This standard covers: This Technical Specification is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 81 family of standards (see CEN/TR 81-10:2008). As first issue, this document collects interpretation to EN 81-1:1998, EN 81-2:1998, EN 81-28:2003, EN 81-70:2003 and EN 81-72:2003. Interpretations to other standards of the EN 81 family will be added when they are available. Interpretations aim to improve the 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.
This Technical Specification is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 81 family of standards (see CEN/TR 81-10:2008). As first issue, this document collects interpretation to EN 81-1:1998, EN 81-2:1998, EN 81-28:2003, EN 81-70:2003 and EN 81-72:2003. Interpretations to other standards of the EN 81 family will be added when they are available. Interpretations aim to improve the 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.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2010
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SIST-TS CEN/TS 81-29:2005
Varnostna pravila za konstruiranje in vgradnjo dvigal (liftov) - Osnove in razlaga -
11. del: Razlaga v zvezi s standardi družine EN 81
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Basics and interpretations - Part
11: Interpretations related to EN 81 family of standards
Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von Aufzügen - Grundlagen und
Auslegungen - Teil 11: Auslegungen zur Normenreihe EN 81
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des élévateurs - Fondamentaux et
interprétations - Partie 11 : Interprétations relatives aux normes de la famille EN 81
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 81-11:2009
ICS:
91.140.90 'YLJDOD7HNRþHVWRSQLFH Lifts. Escalators
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 81-11
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
July 2009
ICS 91.140.90 Supersedes CEN/TS 81-29:2004
English Version
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Basics
and interpretations - Part 11: Interpretations related to EN 81
family of standards
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von
élévateurs - Fondamentaux et interprétations - Partie 11 : Aufzügen - Grundlagen und Auslegungen - Teil 11:
Interprétations relatives aux normes de la famille EN 81 Auslegungen zur Normenreihe EN 81
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 23 May 2009 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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Contents
Foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 List of interpretations . 5
3.1 Interpretations pertaining to EN 81-1:1998 and EN 81-2:1998 . 5
3.2 Interpretations pertaining to EN 81-28:2003 . 15
3.3 Interpretations pertaining to EN 81-70:2003 . 15
3.4 Interpretations pertaining to EN 81-72:2003 . 16
4 Interpretations . 17
4.1 For EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 . 17
4.2 For EN 81-28 . 17
4.3 For EN 81-70 . 17
4.4 For EN 81-72 . 18
Section 4.1 - Interpretations related to EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 . 19
Section 4.2 - Interpretations related to EN 81-28 . 105
Section 4.3 - Interpretations related to EN 81-70 . 106
Section 4.4 - Interpretations related to EN 81-72 . 113
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 . 128
Bibliography . 136
Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 81-11:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 10 “Lifts, escalators
and moving walks”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
CEN members are free to choose the way in which they implement this CEN Technical Specification.
CEN members are also asked to inform their national committee(s) about this CEN Technical Specification, and
make it available on request.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights.
CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This CEN Technical Specification supersedes CEN/TS 81-29:2004.
This document is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 81 family of standards. For the time being this
collection of interpretations relates to the following standards: EN 81-1, EN 81-2, EN 81-28, EN 81-70 and
EN 81-72. According to the progress in working out interpretations, this document will be amended and/or
completed.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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:
a) answers to questions regarding the understanding of clauses in standards;
b) feedback to the CEN-Committee responsible for a standard about the practical experiences resulting from
the use of the standard;
c) guidance to further development and improvement of standards following:
1) experience, especially accidents and incidents;
2) progress in technology;
3) state of the art.
Information concerning the procedure developed by CEN/TC 10 concerning the elaboration of interpretations is
shown in CEN Technical Report CEN/TR 81-10.
1 Scope
This Technical Specification is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 81 family of standards (see
CEN/TR 81-10:2008). As first issue, this document collects interpretation to EN 81-1:1998, EN 81-2:1998, EN 81-
28:2003, EN 81-70:2003 and EN 81-72:2003.
Interpretations to other standards of the EN 81 family will be added when they are available.
Interpretations aim to improve the 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
EN 81-28:2003, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Lifts for the transport of persons and
goods – Part 28: Remote alarm on passenger and goods passenger lifts
EN 81-70:2003, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Particular applications for passenger and
goods passenger lifts – Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability
EN 81-72:2003, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts − Particular applications for passenger and
goods passenger lifts – Part 72: Firefighters lifts
CEN/TR 81-10:2008, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Basics and interpretations – Part 10:
System of the EN 81 series of standards
3 List of interpretations
The following lists show the valid interpretations contained in this document.
3.1 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
1)
for EN 81-1:1998 and EN 81-2:1998. Annex A shows the lists of these interpretations .
1)
These interpretations are available from the National CEN Member organisations or CEN/TC 10 secretariat.
Table 1 — List of interpretations in numerical order (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2)
Interpretation Date of Valid for
Related clause Key words
number validity (edition 1998)
501 5.6.1 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Protection in the well; rigid screen
Filters; hydraulic control and
12.5.7 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
safety devices
503 J.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Fixing of the glass panels; glass
Dimensions of the glass panels;
504 J.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
glass
505 13.3.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Door motor; overload protection
Machine-room accesses; main
13.4.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
switch
Emergency electrical operation;
507 14.2.1.4 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
inspection operation
Table 1 — List of interpretations in numerical order (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2) (continued)
Interpretation Date of Valid for
Related clause Key words
number validity (edition 1998)
Laboratory tests; safety circuits
F.6 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
containing electronic components
Electric safety circuits; printed
509 H.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
circuits boards
Electric safety circuit; gathering
510 14.1.2.1.3; H.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
information
15 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Data plate; safety device
Final limit switch; actuation zone;
512 10.5.3.1; 10.5.3.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
creeping
Final limit switch; actuation zone;
513 10.5.3.1; 10.5.3.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
creeping
Emergency alarm device; two-
way voice communication
14.2.3.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
Interpretation 514 is replaced
by 562
Bypass of landing door and/or car
515 14.1.2.1.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
door contacts
516 5.9 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Illumination; lighting; well
Strength of the floor below the
5.3.2.2; 5.3.2.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
buffers
Glass panels; partially enclosed
518 5.3.1.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 well; points normally accessible to
persons
13.1.2; 14.1.2.2.2; 14.1.2.2.3; Code IP; degree of protection;
519 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
16.2 a) 6) diagram; graphic symbol
Balancing weight; counterweight;
520 9.8.3.1 2001-04-15 EN 81-1 safety gear; safety rope;
suspension means
521 10.3.1 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Car and counterweight buffer
522 15 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Electronic component; marking
Goods passenger lift; maximum
523 8.2.2.4 2001-04-15 EN 81-2:1998
available car area; rated load
1.3 g); 8.11.3; 8.18.1 b); Rated speed 1 m/s
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
526 9.9.2.1 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Clamping device; tripping 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
Table 1 — List of interpretations in numerical order (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2) (continued)
Interpretation Date of Valid for
Related clause Key words
number validity (edition 1998)
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; monitoring
533 10.4.3.2; 12.8 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
the slowdown
Alarm devices; emergency
534 5.10 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
release; pit
Ascending car; overspeed;
535 9.10.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
retardation of the car
Access to the interior of machine
536 6.2.2 b) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
room by means of a ladder
Anti-rebound device;
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 Accessibility of the pit
(EN 81-1)
539 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
5.7.2.2
(EN 81-2)
Inspection controls in relation to
540 14.2.1.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
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; tensile
542 10.1.2.1 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
strength
543 16.1.3; F.0.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Type examination certificate
8.2.1; Table 1.1 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Available car area; tolerance
545 10.5.3.1 2001-12-14 EN 81-1 Final limit switch on drum drive lift
Sheave equivalent number
Annex N; Table N.1 2001-12-14 EN 81-1
evaluation N
equiv(t)
5.7.3.3 b) 2) Pit; horizontal distance
(EN 81-1)
547 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
5.7.2.3 b) 2)
(EN 81-2)
Safety circuits; connections; type
14.1.2.1.3; 14.1.2.3; F.6 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2
examinations
549 8.17.4 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Lighting; emergency; intensity
550 6.3.6 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Machine room; illumination
551 5.9 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Pit; car roof lighting
Monitoring device (for the function
552 12.7.1; 12.7.3 a) 2001-12-14 EN 81-1
check); main contactors
553 3; 14.1.2.4 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Electric safety chain
Table 1 — List of interpretations in numerical order (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2) (continued)
Interpretation Date of Valid for
Related clause Key words
number validity (edition 1998)
554 12.12.4 2003-12-08 EN 81-2 Motor run-time limiter
9.8.1.1; 9.8.1.2; 9.8.8; 9.9.11.1; Safety gear on car/counterweight;
555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
9.10.1; 9.10.4; 9.10.5 electric safety device
Tripping the safety gear by the
556 9.10.3.2, Annex D.2 2003-12-08 EN 81-2 breakage of the suspension
means, test
Car buffer; distance between car
557 10.3.3 2002-12-31 EN 81-2
floor and landing
14.2 2002-12-31 EN 81-2 Emergency electrical control
9.9.2 Overspeed governor; very heavy
(EN 81-1) rated load; very low speed
559 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
9.10.2.2
(EN 81-2)
560 12.4.2.1, Annex D.2 2003-12-08 EN 81-1 Electro-mechanical brake; test
9.1.2; 9.6; 9.9.6 Suspension ropes; compensation
(EN 81-1) ropes; overspeed governor ropes
2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2
9.1.2; 9.10.6
(EN 81-2)
562 14.2.3.3 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2 Two-way voice communication
Electric personal protection;
13.6.1 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
lighting and socket outlets
Buffers with non-linear
564 10.4.1.2.2 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 characteristics; fully compressed
buffer
5.7.1.1 d); 5.7.2.2 c); 5.7.3.3 a) Pit; headroom; rectangular block
(EN 81-1)
565 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
5.7.1.1 d); 5.7.2.3 a)
(EN 81-2)
Pulleys; well; headroom
566 6.1.2 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
Wall-panels of glass; risk of falling
5.3.1.2 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
through
Counterweight; rigid screen;
568 5.6.1; 5.6.2 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 separation screen; mechanical
strength
Equipment of machine rooms;
569 6.3; 6.4 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
pulley rooms; control devices
Inspection operation; control
570 14.2.1.3 2003-12-08 EN 81-1/2
station
571 8.13.3; 8.13.3.2; 8.13.4 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Height of balustrade; car roof
8.13.3 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Car roof; balustrade
Mechanical strength; landing
573 7.2.3.1; 8.6.7.1 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2
doors; car doors
Table 1 — List of interpretations in numerical order (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2) (concluded)
Interpretation Date of Valid for
Related clause Key words
number validity (edition 1998)
Mechanical strength; landing
574 7.2.3.1; 8.3.2.1; 8.6.7.1 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2
doors; car walls; car doors
7.5.2.1.1.1; 7.5.2.1.1.2; Door closing effort; kinetic
575 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2
8.7.2.1.1.1; 8.7.2.1.1.2
energy of doors
576 7.7.3.2 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Landing door; automatic closing
577 8.7.2.1.1.3 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Car door; re-opening device
Stopping accuracy; levelling
12.1 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2
accuracy
579 14.2.3 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2 Emergency alarm device
Energy accumulation type buffers
10.3.4; 10.3.6 2006-06-15 EN 81-1 with non-linear characteristics and
with buffered return movement
581 16.3; 16.3.2 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2 Maintenance instructions
582 8.17.1 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2 Lift car; lighting; lighting intensity
583 6.5.5 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2/A2 Lighting; socket outlets
Table 2 — Interpretations in order of the clauses (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2)
Valid for
Interpretation
Related clause Keywords
Date of validity
(edition 1998)
number
Maximum allowable pressure; non-toxic fluid;
1.2 532 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
scope
Maximum allowable pressure; non-toxic fluid;
1.3 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
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; points
518 2001-04-15
5.3.1.2 EN 81-1/2 normally accessible to persons; wall-panels of
2002-12-31
glass; risk of falling 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
Protection in the well; rigid screen;
501 2001-04-15
5.6.1 EN 81-1/2 counterweight; rigid screen; separation
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 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Accessibility of the pit
5.7.2.2 c) 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Pit; headroom; rectangular block
5.7.2.3 a) 565 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Pit; headroom; rectangular block
Table 2 — Interpretations in order of the clauses (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2) (continued)
Valid for
Interpretation
Related clause Keywords
Date of validity
(edition 1998)
number
5.7.2.3 b) 2) 547 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 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 81-1/2 Pit; headroom; rectangular block
5.7.3.3 b) 2) 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Pit; horizontal distance
2002-12-31
5.9 EN 81-1/2 Illumination; lighting; well; pit; car roof 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) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
means of a ladder
Equipment of machine rooms; pulley rooms;
6.3 569 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
control devices
6.3.6 550 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Machine room; illumination
Equipment of machine rooms; pulley rooms;
6.4 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
control devices
6.5.5 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2/A2 Lighting; socket outlets
Mechanical strength; landing doors; car
573 2005-02-11 doors.
7.2.3.1 EN 81-1/2
2005-02-11 Mechanical strength; landing doors; car walls;
car doors.
7.5.2.1.1.1 575 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Door closing effort; kinetic energy of doors
7.5.2.1.1.2 575 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Door closing effort; kinetic energy of doors
7.7.3.2 576 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Landing door; automatic closing
8.2.1; Table 1.1 544 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Available car area; tolerance
Goods passenger lift; maximum available car
8.2.2.4 523 2001-04-15 EN 81-2
area; rated load
Mechanical strength; landing doors; car walls;
8.3.2.1 574 2005-02-11 En 81-1/2
car doors
Mechanical strength; landing doors; car
doors.
8.6.7.1 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2
Mechanical strength; landing doors; car walls;
car doors
8.7.2.1.1.1 575 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Door closing effort; kinetic energy of doors
8.7.2.1.1.2 575 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Door closing effort; kinetic energy of doors
8.7.2.1.1.3 577 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Car door; re-opening device
8.11.3 524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1 m/s
8.13.2 571 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Height of balustrade; car roof
571 2005-02-11 Height of balustrade; car roof
8.13.3 EN 81-1/2
2005-02-11 Car roof; balustrade
8.13.4 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2 Height of balustrade; car roof
8.17.1 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2 Lift car; lighting; lighting intensity
Table 2 — Interpretations in order of the clauses (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2) (continued)
Valid for
Interpretation
Related clause Keywords
Date of validity
(edition 1998)
number
8.17.4 549 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2 Lighting; emergency; intensity
8.18.1 b) 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1 m/s
Suspension ropes; compensation ropes;
9.1.2 561 2005-02-11 EN 81-1/2
overspeed governor ropes
Suspension ropes; compensation ropes;
9.6 561 2005-02-11 EN 81-1
overspeed governor ropes
Anti-rebound device; compensation with
9.6.2 537 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
ropes
Safety gear on car/counterweight; electric
9.8.1.1 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
safety device
Safety gear on car/counterweight; electric
9.8.1.2 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
safety device
9.8.2.1 d) 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 0,63 m/s; safety gear
Balancing weight; counterweight; safety gear;
9.8.3.1 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
safety rope; suspension means
Safety gear on car/counterweight; electric
9.8.8 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
safety device
Overspeed governor; very heavy rated load;
9.9.2 559 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
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
Suspension ropes; compensation ropes;
9.9.6 561 2005-02-11 EN 81-1
overspeed governor ropes
Safety gear on car/counterweight; electric
9.9.11.1 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
safety device
Safety gear on car/counterweight; electric
9.10.1 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
safety device
Overspeed governor; very heavy rated load;
9.10.2.2 559 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
very low speed
Ascending car; overspeed; retardation of the
9.10.3 535 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
car
9.10.3.2; Tripping the safety gear by the breakage of
556 2003-12-08 EN 81-2
Annex D.2 the suspension means; test
Safety gear on car/counterweight; electric
9.10.4 555 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
safety device
Safety gear on car/counterweight; electric
9.10.5 2002-12-31 EN 81-1
safety device
Suspension ropes; compensation ropes;
9.10.6 561 2005-02-11 EN 81-2
overspeed governor ropes
10.1.2.1 542 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Guide rails; yield point; tensile strength
Car and counterweight buffer
521 2002-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Energy accumulation type buffers with non-
10.3.1
2006-06-15 EN 81-1 linear characteristics and with buffered return
movement
Table 2 — Interpretations in order of the clauses (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2) (continued)
Valid for
Interpretation
Related clause Keywords
Date of validity
(edition 1998)
number
Car buffer; distance between car floor and
10.3.3 2002-12-31 EN 81-2
landing
Rated speed 1 m/s
524 2001-04-15 Energy accumulation type buffers with non-
10.3.6 EN 81-2
2006-06-15 linear characteristics and with buffered return
movement.
10.3.7 524 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Rated speed 1 m/s
Buffers with non-linear characteristics; fully
10.4.1.2.2 564 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
compressed buffer
Reduced buffer stroke; monitoring the
10.4.3.2 533 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
slowdown
2001-04-15
Actuation zone; creeping; final limit switch;
10.5.3.1 513 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
final limit switch on drum drive lift
545 2001-12-14
10.5.3.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Actuation zone; creeping; final limit switch
12.1 578 2005-02-11 EN 81-2 Stopping accuracy; levelling accuracy
12.4.2.1;
2003-12-08 EN 81-1 Electro-mechanical brake; test
Annex D.2
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
12.5.7 502 2001-04-15 EN 81-2 Filters; hydraulic control and safety 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 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
slowdown
12.12.4 554 2003-12-08 EN 81-2 Motor run-time limiter
Electric installations; electrical wiring; method
13.1.1.2 541 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
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
Electric installations; electrical wiring; method
13.5.1.3 541 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
of installation
Electric installations; electrical wiring; method
13.5.3.6 541 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
of installation
Electric personal protection; lighting and
13.6.1 563 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2
socket outlets
Table 2 — Interpretations in order of the clauses (EN 81-1 and EN 81-2) (concluded)
Valid for
Interpretation
Related clause Keywords
Date of validity
(edition 1998)
number
Electric safety circuit; gathering information;
510 2001-04-15
safety circuits; connections; type
14.1.2.1.3 515 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
examinations; bypass of landing door and/or
548 2001-12-14
car door contacts
Code IP; degree of protection; diagram;
14.1.2.2.2 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
graphic symbol
Code IP; degree of protection; diagram;
14.1.2.2.3 519 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
graphic symbol
Safety circuits; connections; type
14.1.2.3.3 548 2001-12-14 EN 81-1/2
examinations
14.1.2.4 2002-12-31 EN 81-1/2 Electric safety chain
14.2 2002-12-31 EN 81-2 Emergency electrical control
Inspection controls in relation to glass lifts.
540 2001-04-15
14.2.1.3 EN 81-1/2 Electric personal protection, lighting and
563 2003-12-08
socket outlets
Emergency electrical operation; inspection
14.2.1.4 2001-04-15 EN 81-1
operation
14.2.2.2 531 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Door; stopping device
14.2.3 579 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2 Emergency alarm device
Emergency alarm device; two-way voice
2001-04-15 communication.
14.2.3.3 EN 81-1/2
562 2006-06-15 Interpretation 514 is replaced by 512.
Two-way voice communication
511 Safety component; data plate; electronic
15 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
522 component; marking; safety device
16.1.3 543 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2 Type examination certificate
Code IP; degree of protection; diagram;
16.2 a) 6) 519 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
graphic symbol
16.3 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2 Maintenance instructions
16.3.2 581 2006-06-15 EN 81-1/2 Maintenance instructions
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
Laboratory tests; safety circuits containing
508 2001-04-15
F.6 EN 81-1/2 electronic components; safety circuits;
2001-12-14
connections; type examinations
509 Electric safety circuit; gathering information;
H.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
510 printed circuits boards
503 Dimensions of the glass panels; glass; fixing
J.1 (table) 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
of the glass panels
529 Exceptions to tests; pendulum shock test;
J.7 2001-04-15 EN 81-1/2
530 plain glass panel; door
Annex N;
2001-12-14 EN 81-1 Sheave equivalent number evaluation Nequiv(t)
Table N.1
3.2 Interpretations pertaining to EN 81-28:2003
Table 3 shows the list of interpretations in their numerical order.
Table 4 shows the list of interpretations in order of the chapters of EN 81-28:2003 with the corresponding
keywords.
Table 3 — List of interpretations in numerical order (EN 81-28)
Interpretation Date of Valid for
Related clause Key words
number validity (edition 2003)
001 4.1.4 2007-09-15 EN 81-28 Visual and audible signals
Table 4 — List of interpretations in order of the clauses (EN 81-28)
Related Valid for
Date of
Keywords
Interpretation number
clause (edition 2003)
validity
4.1.4 001 2007-09-15 EN 81-28 Visual and audible signals
3.3 Interpretations pertaining to EN 81-70:2003
Table 5 shows the list of interpretations in their numerical order.
Table 6 shows the list of interpretations in order of the chapters of EN 81-70:2003 with the corresponding
keywords.
Table 5 — List of interpretations in numerical order (EN 81-70)
Interpretation Date of Valid for
Related clause Key words
number validity (edition 2003)
001 5.4; Table 2; item f) and g) 2006-06-15 EN 81-70 Control buttons; feedback
002 5.4; Table 2, item q) 2006-06-15 EN 81-70
Control devices; signals
5.2.4 2007-09-15 EN 81-70 Door protection device
004 5.2.4 2007-09-15 EN 81-70 Door protection device
005 5.3, Table 1; Table B.1 2007-09-15 EN 81-70 Minimum car dimensions
Other devices - Extra large
006 Annex G.1 2007-09-15 EN 81-70
(XL) control devices
Table 6 — List of interpretations in order of the clauses (EN 81-70)
Valid for
Interpretation Date of
Related clause Keywords
(edition 2003)
number validity
003 Door protection device
2007-09-15
5.2.4 EN 81-70
004 2007-09-15
Door protection device
5.3; Table 1 2007-09-15 EN 81-70 Minimum car dimensions
5.4; Table 2; item f) and g) 001 2006-06-15 EN 81-70 Control buttons; feedback
5.4; Table 2 item q) 002 2006-06-15 EN 81-70
Control devices; signals
Table B.1 005 2007-09-15 EN 81-70
Minimum car dimensions
Annex G.1 006 2007-09-15 EN 81-70 (XL) control devices
3.4 Interpretations pertaining to EN 81-72:2003
Table 7 shows the list of interpretations in their numerical order.
Table 8 shows the list of interpretations in order of the chapters of EN 81-72:2003 with the corresponding
keywords.
Table 7 — List of interpretations in numerical order (EN 81-72)
Interpretation Date of Valid for
Related clause Key words
number validity (edition 2003)
001 5.1.2 a) 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Protection of control electronics
002 5.8.5 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Landing control - malfunction
003 5.8.8 g) 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Firefighters lift switch
004 5.8.2 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Firefighters switch – triangle key
005 5.4.3 a) 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Rescue - Ladder
006 5.4.7 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Rescue - Ladder
Call registration – re-opening of
5.8.8 d) 2007-12-06 EN 81-72
the door
008 5.8.2 h) 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Firefighter switch
EN 81-72 and destination Destination control – hidden car
009 2007-12-06 EN 81-72
control operating panel
010 5.4 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Rescue
5.1.1 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Fire resistance - wall
nd
5.1.1, 2 paragraph relating to Machine room – fire resistance
012 2007-12-06 EN 81-72
intermediate fire wall
Temperature
013 5.1.4 2007-12-06 EN 81-72
Protection of equipment
014 5.1.1; 5.8.5 2007-12-06 EN 81-72
Dual entry car
015 1.2, 5.2.3, 5.8.9 2007-12-06 EN 81-72
Table 8 — List of interpretations in order of the clauses (EN 81-72)
Related Valid for
Date of
Keywords
Interpretation number
clause (edition 2003)
validity
1.2 015 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Dual entry car
011 Fire resistance – wall
5.1.1 2007-12-06 EN 81-72
014 Protection of equipment
5.1.1, 2nd
paragraph
relating to 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Machine room – fire resistance
intermediate
fire wall
5.1.2 a) 001 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Protection of control electronics
5.1.4 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Temperature
5.2.3 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Dual entry car
5.4 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Rescue
5.4.3 a) 005 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Rescue - Ladder
5.4.7 006 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Rescue - Ladder
5.8.2 004 2007-12-06 EN 81-72 Firefighters switch – triangle key
2007-12-06 EN 81-72
5.8.2 h) 008 Firefighter switch
002 Landing control – malfunction
5.8.5 2007-12-06 EN 81-72
014 Protection of equipment
Call registration – re-opening of
5.8.8 d) 2007-12-06 EN 81-72
the door
003 2007-12-06 Firefighters lift switch
5.8.8 g) EN 81-72
015 2007-12-06 Dual entry car
5.8.9 EN 81-72
EN 81-72
and Destination control – hidden car
2007-12-06
009 EN 81-72
operating panel
destination
control
4 Interpretations
The following interpretations are presented in this document:
4.1 For EN 81-1 and EN 81-2
Interpretations N° 501 to 583;
See section 4.1.
4.2 For EN 81-28
Interpretations N°1.
See section 4.2.
4.3 For EN 81-70
Interpretations N°1 to 6.
See section 4.3.
4.4 For EN 81-72
Interpretations N°1 to 15.
See section 4.4.
Section 4.1 - Interpretations related to EN 81-1 and EN 81-2
INTERPRETATION
CEN
EN 81-1/2
RELATED TO
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
INTERPRETATION
CEN
EN 81-2
RELATED TO
Page 1 of 1
Standard: Edition: Clause(s): Valid from:
2001-04-15
EN 81-2 1998 12.5.7
Date of modification:
Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation No.:
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.
Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15
INTERPRETATION
CEN
EN 81-1/2
RELATED TO
Page 1 of 1
Standard: Edition: Clause(s): Valid from:
2001-04-15
EN 81-1/2 1998 Table J.1
Date of modification:
Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation No.:
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.
Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15
INTERPRETATION
CEN
EN 81-1/2
RELATED TO
Page 1 of 1
Standard: Edition: Clause(s): Valid from:
2001-04-15
EN 81-1/2 1998 Table J.1
Date of modification:
Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation No.:
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.
Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15
INTERPRETATION
CEN
EN 81-1/2
RELATED TO
Page 1 of 1
Standard: Edition: Clause(s): Valid from:
2001-04-15
EN 81-1/2 1998 13.3.2
Date of modification:
Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation No.:
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
Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15
INTERPRETATION
CEN
EN 81-1/2
RELATED TO
Page 1 of 1
Standard: Edition: Clause(s): Valid from:
2001-04-15
EN 81-1/2 1998 13.4.2
Date of modification:
Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation No.:
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.
Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2001-04-15
INTERPRETATION
CEN
EN 81-1
RELATED TO
Page 1 of 1
Standard: Edition: Clause(s): Valid from:
2001-04-15
EN 81-1 1998 14.2.1.4
Date of modification:
Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation No.:
Emergency electrical operation; inspection operation
QUESTION
Clause 14.2.1.4 b) specifies 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), clause 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 actuate
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