Rank: Super forum user 
|
Not strictly health and safety at work, but I would welcome your thoughts please. Scenario is a passenger lift to a 3 storey residential block with elderly tenants. There is an emergency call bell in the car that sounds locally only. Is there any specific requirement that this alarm should be linked to an Alarm Recieving Centre?
My concern is that in the event of a breakdown nobody would hear the alarm, and occupants could be trapped for some time. I have recommended that it shoild be linked to an ARC but the client is naturally concerned over the cost implications and wants to know whether there is any legal requirement to install such as system (It is not a condition of their insurance).
Many thanks.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user 
|
My mother lived for many years in a similar block with just such an arrangement. Whilst I (& my mother) wanted to see a better alarm system installed, the residents committee would not approve the expenditure.
In practice, the alarm worked adequately with residents able to hear and respond, although it was a particularly friendly and neighbourly set of residents. This will not always be the case.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
Thank you David; I have managed to find a bit more information that refers to BS EN81-80 which includes mention of the provision of a lift communication system "where reasonably practical"
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user 
|
BS EN81-28 Remote communication
The building owner must provide 2-way communication to a rescue service which is manned 24 hours per day 365 days per year. This rescue service should be capable of responding to any alarm. The building owner shall give sufficient information to the rescue service to allow safe access to the building.
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.