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Russ1977  
#1 Posted : 06 March 2017 09:38:25(UTC)
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Russ1977

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm what the standard is for that lifts that will be used by those enable to use the stairs in an evacuation? Is it BS 9999? or EN81-73:2005?

Thanks
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Invictus  
#2 Posted : 06 March 2017 09:49:59(UTC)
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Invictus

It is in 9999, it does mention BS EN 81-73

'Lifts, such as wall-climber or feature lifts , which rise within a large volume such as a mall or atrium, and do not have a connventional well, might be at risk if they run through a smoke reservoir and should not be used for evacuations. Such lifts should return to designated exit landing, as defined in BS EN 81-73'.
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Russ1977  
#3 Posted : 06 March 2017 09:55:09(UTC)
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Russ1977

Thanks Invictus.

What I am after is the definitive "this is what a lift must have/adhere to, to be used in an evac situation" is that in the BS 9999 as I cant seem to get hold of a copy for free.

Cheers
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Invictus  
#4 Posted : 06 March 2017 09:59:18(UTC)
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Invictus

Yes it's headed Section 16.7.2  'fire protection of lift installations'
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Russ1977  
#5 Posted : 06 March 2017 10:01:54(UTC)
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Russ1977

thanks again Invictus.

do you know where I can find the 2017 addition for free ?
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Invictus  
#6 Posted : 06 March 2017 10:06:52(UTC)
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Invictus

Also appendix G Recommendations for refuges and evacuation lifts.
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Invictus  
#7 Posted : 06 March 2017 10:10:36(UTC)
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Invictus

I'm not being funny but have you tried library
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Russ1977  
#8 Posted : 06 March 2017 10:13:53(UTC)
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Russ1977

I haven't :) not really near one and wanted to get something written today.

Have looked on line but can't seem to find a copy of the 2017 addition.
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chris42  
#9 Posted : 06 March 2017 10:34:38(UTC)
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chris42

Its going to be copyright, hence can't find for free. As invictus has said apparently some of the bigger librarys allow you to look at BS standards, and it is well worth going for a long drive to find one as the BS is £380.
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Alfasev  
#10 Posted : 07 March 2017 08:36:02(UTC)
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Alfasev

I fear it is not as simple as one single standard, although the back bone is BS9999 as happens so often happens other standards come into play. You have a not given any reasons why you need to see the standard but you are in a specialist field.

This offers some guidance although it does refer to BS 5588-5:2004 now replaced with BS 9999:-

http://www.highrisefirefighting.co.uk/docs/guidanceemergemcylifts.pdf
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