• BS EN 81-40:2008

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Special lifts for the transport of persons and goods Stairlifts and inclined lifting platforms intended for persons with impaired mobility

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  16-09-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-2009

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 List of significant hazards
    5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures
    6 Verification of safety requirements and/or protective
      measures
    7 Information for use
    Annex A (normative) - Verification type tests for overspeed
                          detection device and safety gear
    Annex B (normative) - Electronic components: failure
                          exclusion
    Annex C (informative) - Guidance in selection of stairlifts
    Annex D (informative) - Recommendations for the provisions
                            and use of specially adapted control
                            devices, switches and sensors
    Annex E (informative) - In-use periodic examination, tests
                            and servicing
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
                             Standard and the Essential Requirements
                             of the EU Directive 98/37/EC
    Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
                             Standard and the Essential Requirements
                             of the EU Directive 2006/42/EC
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes safety requirements for construction, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and dismantling of electrically operated stairlifts (chair, standing platform and wheelchair platform) affixed to a building structure, moving in an inclined plane and intended for use by persons with impaired mobility.

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    Committee MHE/4
    Development Note Supersedes 04/30111616 DC. (04/2009) Supersedes BS 5776(1996). (12/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS 5900:2012 Powered homelifts with partially enclosed carriers and no liftway enclosures. Specification
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    11/30194292 DC : 0 BS 5900 - POWERED HOME LIFTS WITH FULLY OR PARTIALLY ENCLOSED CARS AND NO LIFT-WELL ENCLOSURES - SPECIFICATION

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