BS 5776:1996

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Information to be agreed and to be documented
5 Design
6 Technical specification
7 Testing, inspection and servicing
Annexes
A (informative) Guidelines for the installation of
    stairlifts in buildings other than private dwellings
B (informative) Information to be obtained and
    documented by the manufacturer prior to installation
C (normative) Instructions to be provided by the
    manufacturer
D (normative) Certificate for test and examination
    after installation
E (informative) Recommendations for the provisions and
    use of remote control device specially adapted
    switches, and sensors for user lift control switches
F (informative) In-use periodic examinations, tests
    and servicing
G (normative) Certificate for periodic examination
Figures
1 Folding rail warning label
2 Reference points for measuring rated speed
3 Typical direction label for emergency operation
4 Angle of fleet
5 Typical trapping hazard warning label
6 Typical load plate
7 Hinged bridging platform warning label
8 Control circuit supply circuit
9 Typical charging supply circuit for battery powered
    operation
List of references

Gives requirements for design, construction and installation of powered stairlifts, especially regarding safety, to be used by people of impaired mobility travelling between fixed floors in private dwellings.