Comparison of Concepts for Evacuation Lifts

摘要

Nowadays three concepts of evacuation lifts could be distinguished. CEN has published TS81-76 for lifts that are intended for the assisted evacuation of disabled persons which is comparable to BS9999. ISO is working on DTS18870 for lifts that are intended for all occupants who want to use the lift for evacuation, without need for assistance of trained personnel similar as ASME A17.1. A third concept is a lift which shuttles to intermediate refuge floors, as we know it from some very high buildings. A comparison of these three concepts and applications will be discussed. And some guidance for further development of standards shall be made.