EN 81-70:2018

European foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Significant hazards and barriers to
  accessibility
5 Safety requirements and/or protective
  measures
6 Verification of safety requirements
  and/or protective measures
7 Information for use
Annex A (informative) - Categories of
        disability considered
Annex B (normative) - Extra large control
        devices
Annex C (normative) - Touch screen devices
        for destination control systems
Annex D (informative) - Guidance for increased
        accessibility and usability
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between
         this European Standard and the
         essential requirements of EU
         Directive 2014/33/EU aimed to
         be covered
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safe and independent access and use of lifts by a wide range of persons, including persons with disabilities.It is applicable to new passenger and goods passenger lifts according to EN 81-20. For other types of lifts, e.g. inclined lifts according to EN 81 22, this standard can usefully be taken as a basis.NOTE 1For guidance on solutions for increased accessibility and usability see Annex D.NOTE 2For the upgrading of accessibility of existing lifts in line with the recommendation of the European Commission dated 8th of June, 1995 (95/216/EC) concerning improvements to safety of existing lifts, see EN 81-82.