BS 6440:1999
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Powered lifting platforms for use by disabled persons. Code of practice
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31-08-2011
English
15-05-2000
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Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Statutory requirements
5 Design considerations
6 Building provisions
7 Technical features
8 Testing, inspection and maintenance
9 Acceptance of lifting platform
Annex A (informative) Guidance to the purchaser
Annex B (normative) Certificate for test and examination
after installation of lifting platform
Annex C (normative) Certificate of acceptance from purchaser/
user after initial tests and examination
Figure 1 - Typical direction label for manual operation
Figure 2 - Typical label for safe manual operating
instructions
Figure 3 - Typical load plate
Provides minimum recommendations for safety in the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of fixed powered lifting platforms with either a partially or fully enclosed platform. The lifting platforms covered by this code of practice are for use by persons with impaired mobility whether sitting, standing or within a wheelchair and accompanied by an attendant.
| Committee |
MHE/4/2
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6440(1983) (04/2000) Supersedes 97/716320 DC. (06/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
20
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| BS 7671:1992 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
| ISO 4196:1984 | Graphical symbols — Use of arrows |
| BS 5304:1988 | Code of practice for safety of machinery |
| BS 3535-2:1990 | Isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers Specification for transformers for reduced system voltage |
| BS 5810:1979 | Code of practice for access for the disabled to buildings |
| BS EN 60947-5-1 : 2004 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 5-1: CONTROL CIRCUIT DEVICES AND SWITCHING ELEMENTS - ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTROL CIRCUIT DEVICES |
| BS EN 60947-1 : 2007 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 1: GENERAL RULES |
| BS 3535:1962 | Specification for safety isolating transformers for industrial and domestic purposes |
| ISO 7000:2014 | Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols |
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