EN 12159:2000
(Main)Builders hoists for persons and materials with vertically guided cages
Builders hoists for persons and materials with vertically guided cages
This standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists (referred to as "hoists" in this standard) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a carrier - designed for the transportation of persons and materials; - guided; - travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees max. of the vertical; - supported or sustained by drum driven wire rope, rack and pinion, hydraulic jack (direct or indirect), or an expanding linkage mechanism; etc.
Bauaufzüge zur Personen- und Materialbeförderung mit senkrecht geführten Fahrkörben
Diese Norm behandelt kraftbetriebene, vorübergehend errichtete Bauaufzüge (im nachfolgenden als "Aufzüge" bezeichnet), die für die Benutzung durch Personen bestimmt sind, denen das Betreten von Baustellen und technischen Anlagen erlaubt ist. Die Aufzüge bedienen Ladestellen und haben ein Lastaufnahmemittel, - das für die Beförderung sowohl von Personen als auch von Personen und Material konstruiert ist; - das geführt ist; - das sich senkrecht oder entlang von Führungen bewegt, deren Neigung gegen die Senkrechte höchstens 15 Grad beträgt; etc.
Ascenseurs de chantier pour personnes et matériaux avec cages guidées verticalement
La présente norme traite des élévateurs de chantier motorisés, installés temporairement, (appelés "ascenseurs de chantier" ci-après), destinés à être utilisés par des personnes autorisées à pénétrer sur des chantiers et des sites industriels. Les ascenseurs de chantier desservent des paliers et ont un dispositif de chargement, - conçu pour le transport de personnes ainsi que pour le transport de personnes et de matériaux; - guidée; - se déplaçant verticalement ou le long de guides, dont l'angle avec la verticale ne dépasse pas 15 degrés maximum; etc.
Gradbena dvigala za osebe in tovor z navpično vodeno kletko
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 19-Sep-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 07-Jul-2009
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 10 - Passenger, goods and service lifts
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 10/SC 1/WG 1 - Building hoists for persons and/or goods
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 08-Jul-2009
- Completion Date
- 08-Jul-2009
- Directive
- 98/37/EC - Machinery
Relations
- Merged Into
EN 12159:2000+A1:2009 - Builders hoists for persons and materials with vertically guided cages - Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Referred By
EN 12158-1:2000+A1:2010 - Builders' hoists for goods - Part 1: Hoists with accessible platforms - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12159:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Builders hoists for persons and materials with vertically guided cages". This standard covers: This standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists (referred to as "hoists" in this standard) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a carrier - designed for the transportation of persons and materials; - guided; - travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees max. of the vertical; - supported or sustained by drum driven wire rope, rack and pinion, hydraulic jack (direct or indirect), or an expanding linkage mechanism; etc.
This standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists (referred to as "hoists" in this standard) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a carrier - designed for the transportation of persons and materials; - guided; - travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees max. of the vertical; - supported or sustained by drum driven wire rope, rack and pinion, hydraulic jack (direct or indirect), or an expanding linkage mechanism; etc.
EN 12159:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.140.90 - Lifts. Escalators. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12159:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12159:2000+A1:2009, EN 12158-1:2000+A1:2010, EN 81-43:2009, EN 12159:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12159:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/008. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bauaufzüge zur Personen- und Materialbeförderung mit senkrecht geführten FahrkörbenAscenseurs de chantier pour personnes et matériaux avec cages guidées verticalementBuilders hoists for persons and materials with vertically guided cages91.220Gradbena opremaConstruction equipment53.020.99Druga dvigalna opremaOther lifting equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12159:2000SIST EN 12159:2002en01-maj-2002SIST EN 12159:2002SLOVENSKI
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