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PART VIII
Chapter 4
Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks
4.1 General
4.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum standards for regulating and
controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation,
maintenance and use of lifts, escalators and moving walks to ensure public safety and
welfare.
4.1.2 Scope
4.1.2.1 The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the erection, installation, alteration,
repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, operation and maintenance of lifts, escalators
and moving walks.
4.1.2.2 Additions, alterations, repairs and replacement of equipment or systems shall
comply with the provisions for new equipment and systems.
4.1.2.3 Where, in any specific case, different sections of the Code specify different
materials or other requirements, the most restrictive one shall govern. Where there is a
conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific
requirement shall be applicable.
4.1.2.4 It shall be unlawful to install, extend, alter, repair or maintain lift, escalator or
moving walk systems in or adjacent to buildings except in compliance with this Code.
4.1.3 Terminology
This Section provides an alphabetical list of the terms used in this Chapter of the Code. In
case of any conflict or contradiction between a definition given in this Section and that in
Part 1, the meaning provided in this Section shall govern for interpretation of the
provisions of this Chapter.
AUTOMATIC RESCUE A device meant to bring a lift stuck between floors due to
DEVICE loss of power, to the nearest level and open the doors in
order to allow trapped passengers to be evacuated. Such
a device may use some form of internal auxiliary power
source for such purpose, complying with all the safety
requirements of a lift during normal run. The speed of
travel is usually lower than the normal speed. In the case
of manual doors on reaching the level, the device shall
allow the door to be opened and in case of power
operated doors the device shall automatically open the
door.
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BALUSTER One of the slender upright supports of a hand rail.

BALUSTRADE A row of balusters meant for supporting moving hand

rails.

BASEMENT STOREY The lower storey of a building below or partly below the
ground level.
BOTTOM CAR The clear vertical distance from the pit floor to the
CLEARANCE lowest structural or mechanical part, equipment or device
installed beneath the car platform aprons or guards
located within 300 mm, measured horizontally from the
sides of the car platform when the car rests on its fully
compressed buffers.
BOTTOM CAR RUNBY The distance between the car buffer striker plate and the
striking surface of the car buffer when the car is in level
with the bottom terminal landing.
BOTTOM COUNTER The distance between the counter weight buffer striker
WEIGHT RUNBY plate and the striking surface of the counterweight buffer
when the car is in level with the top terminal landing.

BUFFER A device designed to absorb the impact of the falling car

or counter weight beyond its normal limit of travel by
absorbing and dissipating the kinetic energy of the car or
counterweight.
BUFFER, OIL A buffer using oil as a medium which absorbs and
dissipates the kinetic energy of the descending car or
counterweight.
Oil buffer stroke - The oil displacing movement of the
buffer plunger or piston, excluding the travel of the
buffer plunger accelerating device.
BUFFER, SPRING A buffer which stores in a spring the kinetic energy of
the descending car or counterweight.
 Spring buffer load rating - The load required to
compress the spring by an amount equal to its
stroke.
 Spring buffer stroke - The distance, the contact end
of the spring can move under a compressive load
until the spring is compressed solid.
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CALL INDICATOR A visual and audible device in the car to indicate to the
attendant the lift landings from which the calls have been
made.

CAR BODY WORK The enclosing body work of the lift car which comprises
the sides and roof, and is built upon the car platform.

CAR DOOR ELECTRIC An electric device, the function of which is to prevent

CONTACT operation of the driving machine by the normal operating
device unless the car door is in the closed position.

CAR FRAME The supporting frame to which the platform of the lift
car, its safety gear, guide shoes and suspension ropes are
attached.
CAR PLATFORM The part of the lift car which forms the floor and directly
supports the load.

CAR SPEED See RATED SPEED (LIFT).

COMB PLATE A pronged plate that forms part of an escalator (or
moving walk) landing and engages with the Cleats of the
steps (or tread way) at the limits of travel.

CONTROL SYSTEM The system of equipment by means of which starting,

stopping, direction of motion, speed, acceleration, and
retardation of the moving member are controlled.

CONTROL, SINGLE- A control for a driving machine induction motor which is

SPEED ALTERNATING arranged to run at a single-speed.
CURRENT

CONTROL, TWO- A control for a two-speed driving machine induction

SPEED ALTERNATING motor which is arranged to run at two different
CURRENT synchronous speeds either by pole changing of a single
motor or by two different armatures.

CONTROL, A system of control which is accomplished by varying

RHEOSTATIC resistance or reactance or both in the armature or field
circuit or both, of the driving machine motor.

CONTROL,VARIABLE A system of control which is accomplished by the use of

VOLTAGE MOTOR an individual generator for each lift wherein the voltage
(GENERATOR FIELD applied to the driving machine motor is adjusted by
CONTROL) varying the strength and direction of the generator field.
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CONTROL, A system of control which is accomplished by the use of

ELECTRONIC DEVICES electronic devices for driving the lift motor at variable
speed.

CONTROL, A system of speed control which is accomplished by

ALTERNATING varying the driving and braking torque by way of voltage
CURRENT VARIABLE variation of the power supply to the driving machine
VOLTAGE (ACW) induction motor.

CONTROL, A system of speed control which is accomplished by

ALTERNATING varying the voltage and frequency of the power supply to
CURRENT VARIABLE the driving machine induction motor.
VOLTAGE VARIABLE
FREQUENCY
(ACVVVF)

CONTROL, SOLID- A solid-state system of speed control which is

STATE D.C. VARIABLE accomplished by varying the voltage and direction of the
VOLTAGE power supply to the armature of driving machine D.C.
motor.
COUNTER WEIGHT A weight or combination of weights to counterbalance
the weight of the car and part of the rated load.
DETERMINING The inside floor level at the entrance to the building.
ENTRANCE LEVEL
DEFLECTOR SHEAVE An idler pulley used to change the direction of a rope
lead.
DOOR, CENTRE A door which slides horizontally and consists of two
OPENING SLIDING panels which open from the centre and are so
interconnected that they move simultaneously.
DOOR, HINGED The hinged portion of the lift well enclosure which
closes the opening giving access to the landing.
DOOR, MID BAR A collapsible door with vertical bars mounted between
COLLAPSIBLE the normal vertical members.
DOOR, MULTI-PANEL A door arrangement whereby more than one panel is
used such that the panels are connected together and can
slide over one another by which means the clear opening
can be maximized for a given shaft width. Multi-panels
are used in centre opening and two speed sliding doors.
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DOOR, SINGLE SLIDE A single panel door which slides horizontally.

DOOR, TWO SPEED A two panel door which slides horizontally in the same
direction wherein each panel has different operating
speed and reaches the ends simultaneously.

DOOR, VERTICAL BI- A door or shutter which slides vertically and consists of
PARTING two panels or sets of panels that move away from each
other to open and are so interconnected that they move
simultaneously.

DOOR, VERTICAL A single panel door, which slides in the same plane
LIFTING vertically up to open.

DOOR, SWING A swinging type single panel door which is opened

manually and closed by means of a door closer when
released.

DOOR CLOSE A device which automatically closes a manually opened

door.

DOOR OPERATOR A power-operated device for opening and closing doors.

DRIVING MACHINERY The motorized power unit for driving the lift, escalator or
moving walks.

DUMBWAITER A small lift with a car which moves in guides in a

substantially vertical direction and has a net floor area,
total inside height and capacity not exceeding 0.9 m2,
1.25 m and 225 kg respectively, and is exclusively used
for carrying materials and no person. It may or may not
be provided with fixed or removable shelves.

ELECTRICAL AND A device provided to prevent simultaneous operation of

MECHANICAL both up and down relays.
INTERLOCK

ELECTRO- A device which combines in one unit, electrical contact

MECHANICAL LOCK and a mechanical lock jointly used for the landing and/or
car doors.

EMERGENCY STOP A push button or switch provided inside the car designed
PUSH OR SWITCH to open the control circuit to cause the lift car to stop
during emergency.
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ENCLOSED WELL The lift well having enclosure walls of continuous

construction without openings except for doors at
landings.

ESCALATOR A power driven, inclined, continuously moving stairway

used for carrying passengers from one level to another.

ESCALATOR LANDING The portion of the building or structure which is used to

receive or discharge passengers into or from an escalator.

ESCALATOR LANDING A space extending from a horizontal plane 40 cm below

ZONE a landing to a plane 40 cm above the landing.

ESCALATOR The mechanism and other equipment in connection

MACHINE therewith used for moving the escalator
FLOOR The lower surface in a storey on which one normally
walks in a building. The general term 'floor', unless
otherwise specifically mentioned shall not refer to a
'mezzanine floor'.

FLOOR LEVELING A switch for bringing the car to level at slow speed in
SWITCH case of double speed or variable speed machines.

FLOOR SELECTOR A mechanism forming a part of the control equipment, in

certain automatic lifts, designed to operate controls
which cause the lift car to stop at the required landings.

FLOOR STOPPING A switch or combination of switches arranged to bring

SWITCH the car to rest automatically at or near any pre-selected
landing.

GEARED MACHINE A machine in which the power is transmitted to the

sheave through a worm or, worm and spur reduction
gearing.

GEARLESS MACHINE A lift machine in which the motive power is transmitted

to the driving sheave from the motor without
intermediate reduction gearing and has the brake drum
mounted directly on the motor shaft.

GOODS LIFT A lift designed primarily for the transport of goods, but
which may carry a lift attendant or other persons
necessary for the loading or unloading of goods.
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GOVERNOR A device which automatically actuates safety devices to

bring the lift car and/or counter weight to rest in the
event the speed of the equipment in the descending
direction exceeds a predetermined limit.

GUIDE RAILS The members used to guide the movement of a lift car or
counterweight in a vertical direction.

GUIDE RAILS FIXING The complete assy. comprising the guide rails bracket
and its fastenings.

GUIDE RAILS SHOE An attachment to the car frame or counterweight for the
purpose of guiding the lift car or counter weight frame.

HANDLING CAPACITY The capacity of the lift system to carry passengers during
a five minute peak period, expressed as the percentage of
the estimated total population handled.

HOISTING BEAM A beam, mounted immediately below the machine room

ceiling, to which lifting tackle can be fixed for raising or
lowering parts of the lift machine.

HOSPITAL LIFT A lift normally installed in a hospital, nursing home or

clinic and designed to accommodate one number
bed/stretcher along its depth, with sufficient space all
around to carry a minimum of three attendants in
addition to the lift operator.

HYDRAULIC LIFT A lift where the vertical movement of the lift car is done
by hydraulic force of a hydraulic fluid. In this type of lift
a plunger is attached to the bottom or top of the lift car
wherein the plunger moves inside a cylinder by hydraulic
force. The hydraulic lift may be direct-plunger-driven
type where the cylinder extends into the ground as deep
as the lift rises. Hydraulic lifts may also be roller-chain
type actuated by a sheave on a vertical hydraulic
cylinder, installed beside the lift shaft. Hydraulic lifts
may be used for passenger and freight services. The
speeds are between 0.125 mps and 1.0 mps. The load
capacities are between 1,000 kg and 50,000 kg.

INTERVAL Average time gap(s) between consecutive lifts leaving

the ground floor or passing any specific floor.
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LANDING That portion of a building or structure used for the

reception and discharge of passengers or goods or both
into and from a lift car, escalator or moving walk.
LANDING CALL PUSH A push button fitted at a lift landing, either for calling the
BUTTON (LIFT) lift car or for actuating the call indicator.
LANDING DOOR (LIFT) The hinged or sliding portion of a lift well enclosure,
controlling access to a lift car at a lift landing.
LANDING PLATE The portion of the landing immediately above the
mechanism at either end of escalator or moving walk
and constructed so as to give access to this mechanism in
these areas.
LANDING ZONE A space extending from a horizontal plane 400 mm
below a landing to a plane 400 mm above the landing.
LEVELING DEVICE, Any mechanism which either automatically or under the
LIFT CAR control of the operator, moves the car within the leveling
zone towards the landing only and automatically stops it
at the landing.
LEVELING DEVICE, A device which corrects the car level only in case of
ONE WAY under run of the car but will not maintain the level during
AUTOMATIC loading and unloading.
LEVELING DEVICE, A device which corrects the car level on both under run
TWO-WAY and over-run and maintains the level during loading and
AUTOMATIC unloading.
MAINTAINING
LEVELING DEVICE, A device which corrects the car level on both under run
TWO WAY and over run but will not maintain the level during
AUTOMATIC NON- loading and unloading.
MAINTAINING
LEVELING ZONE The limited distance above or below a lift landing within
which the leveling device may cause movement of the
car towards the landing.
LIFT A machine designed to transport persons or materials
between two or more levels in a vertical or substantially
vertical direction by means of a guided car or platform.
The lifting force is provided by electric motor or fluid
pressure. The word "elevator" is also synonymously used
for "lift".
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LIFT CAR The load carrying unit with its floor or platform, car
frame and enclosing bodywork.

LIFT LANDING That portion of a building or structure used for discharge

of passengers or goods or both into or from a lift car.

LIFT MACHINE The part of the lift equipment comprising of electric

motor(s) and control gear therewith, reduction gear (if
any), brake(s) and winding drum or sheave, by which the
lift car is raised or lowered.

LIFT PIT The space in the lift well below the level of the lowest
lift landing served.

LIFT SYSTEM One or more lift cars serving the same building.
LIFT WELL The unobstructed space within an enclosure provided for
the vertical movement of the lift car(s) and any counter
weight(s), including the lift pit and the space for top
clearance.

LIFT WELL Any structure which separates the lift well from its
ENCLOSURE surroundings.

LIFTING BEAM A beam, mounted immediately below the machine room

ceiling to which lifting tackle can be fixed for raising
parts of the lift machine.

MACHINE ROOM The compartment allocated to house the lift machine and
associated items.

MACHINERY SPACE The space occupied by the driving machine and control
gear of the lift, escalator or moving walk.

MEZZANINE An intermediate floor between two floors above ground

level.

MOVING WALK A power driven, horizontal or inclined, continuously

moving conveyor used for carrying passengers,
horizontally or at an incline up to a maximum of 15
degree.

NEWEL An upright support of the handrail at the landing of

escalator/moving walk where the handrail reverses its
direction.
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OPEN TYPE WELL A lift well having enclosure walls of wire grille or
similar construction.
OPERATION The method of actuating the control and/or functioning
of any lift machine/equipment.
OPERATION, A method of operation in which by a momentary
AUTOMATIC pressure of a button the lift car is set in motion and
caused to stop automatically at any required lift landing.
OPERATION, NON- Automatic operation by means of one button in the car
SELECTIVE for each landing level served and one button at each
COLLECTIVE landing, wherein all stops registered by the momentary
AUTOMATIC actuation of landing or car buttons are made irrespective
of the number of buttons actuated or of the sequence in
which the buttons are actuated. With this type of
operation, the car stops at all landings for which buttons
have been actuated making the stops in the order in
which the landings are reached after the buttons have
been actuated but irrespective of its direction of travel.
OPERATION, Automatic operation by means of one button in the car
SELECTIVE for each landing level served and by up and down
COLLECTIVE buttons at the landings, wherein all stops registered by
AUTOMATIC the momentary actuation of the car made as defined
under non-selective collective automatic operation, but
wherein the stops registered by the momentary actuation
of the landing buttons are made in the order in which the
landings are reached in each direction of travel after the
buttons have been actuated. With this type of operation,
all 'up' landing calls are answered when the car is
travelling in upward direction and all ‘down' landing
calls are answered when the car is travelling in
downward direction, except in case of the uppermost or
lowermost calls which are answered as soon as they
reached irrespective of the direction of travel of the car.
OPERATION, SINGLE Automatic operation by means of one button in the car
AUTOMATIC for each landing level served and one button at each
landing so arranged that if any car or landing button has
been actuated, the actuation of any other car or landing
operation button will have no effect on the movement of
the car until the response to the first button has been
completed.
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OPERATION, GROUP Automatic operation of two or more non-attendant lifts

AUTOMATIC equipped with power-operated car and landing doors.
The operation of the cars is co-ordinated by a
supervisory operation system including automatic
dispatching means whereby selected cars at designated
dispatching points automatically close their doors and
proceed on their trips in a regulated manner.

Typically, it includes one button in each car for each

floor served and up and down buttons at each landing
(single buttons at terminal landings). The stops set up by
the momentary actuation of the car buttons are made
automatically in succession as a car reaches the
corresponding landings irrespective of its direction of
travel or the sequence in which the buttons are actuated.
The stops set up by the momentary actuation of the
landing buttons may be accomplished by any lift in the
group, and are made automatically by the first available
car that approaches the landing in the corresponding
direction.

OPERATION, CAR Method of operation by which the movement of lift car is

SWITCH directly under the operation of the attendant by means of
a handle.

OPERATION, SIGNAL Same as collective operation, except that the closing of

the door is initiated by the attendant.

OPERATION, DOUBLE Operation by means of buttons or switches in the car and

BUTTON at the landings any of which may be used to control the
(CONTINUOUS movement of the car as long as the button or switch is
PRESSURE) manually pressed in the actuating position.

OPERATING DEVICE A car switch, push button or other device employed to

actuate the control.

OVERHEAD BEAMS The members, usually of steel or reinforced concrete,

(LIFT) which immediately support the lift equipment at the top
of the lift well.

OVERHEAD PULLEY An idler pulley used to change the direction of rope.

PASSENGER LIFT A lift designed for the transport of passengers.

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POSITION AND/OR A device which indicates on the lift landing or in the lift
DIRECTION car or both, the position of the car in the lift well or the
INDICATOR direction or both in which the lift car is travelling.

POWER OPERATED A door operated automatically by a device initiated by a

DOOR momentary pressure on the push button or by operation
of the control system.

RATED LOAD The maximum load which the lift car, escalator or
moving walk is designed and installed to carry safely at
its rated speed.

RATED SPEED (LIFT) The speed attained by the lift in the up direction with
rated load in the lift car. Also known as CAR SPEED.
RATED SPEED The speed at which the escalator is designed to operate in
(ESCALATOR) the up direction. It is the rate of travel of the steps,
measured along the angle of inclination with rated load
on the steps or carriage.

RATED SPEED The speed at which the moving walk is designed to

(MOVING WALK) operate in the up direction. It is the rate of travel of the
tread way, measured along the angle of inclination with
rated load on the tread way.

RETIRING CAM A device which prevents the landing doors from being
unlocked by the lift car unless it stops at a landing.

ROPING MULTIPLE A system of roping where, in order to obtain a

multiplying the factor from the machine to the car,
multiple falls of rope are run around sheave on the car or
counterweight or both. It includes roping arrangement of
2 to 1, 3 to 1 etc.
SAFETY GEAR A mechanical device attached to the car frame or the
counter weight to stop and hold the car or counter weight
to the guides in the event of a free fall. Governor
operated safety gears are used to stop the car or
counterweight when it travels at a speed exceeding a
predetermined speed.

SERVICE LIFT A lift designed primarily for the transport of goods, but
which may carry a lift attendant or other persons
necessary for the loading and unloading of goods.
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SHEAVE A rope wheel, the rim of which is grooved to receive the

suspension ropes but to which the ropes are not rigidly
attached and by means of which power is transmitted
from the lift machine to the suspension ropes.
SLACK ROPE SWITCH Switch provided to open the control circuit in case of
slackening of rope(s)
STOREY The space between the surface of one floor and the
surface of the adjacent floor vertically above or below it.
The term 'Floor' shall include 'Roof' but will exclude
mezzanine floors.
STOREYS FOR Storeys which are named according to their functions
SPECIFIC USE and the specific uses they are put to. For example, a duct
storey is one through which service pipes and electrical
conduits may be taken.
SUBSIDIARY STOREY A storey which occurs below the determining entrance
level but above the basement storey.
SUSPENSION ROPES The ropes by which the car and counter-weight are
(LIFT) suspended.
TERMINAL SLOW A switch when actuated shall compulsorily cut off
DOWN SWITCH the high speed and switch on the circuitry to run the
lift in leveling speed before reaching on terminal
landings.
TERMINAL STOPPING Switch for cutting all the energizing current in case of
SWITCH NORMAL car travelling beyond the top bottom landing or a switch
cuts off the energizing current so as to bring the car to
stop at the top and bottom level.
TERMINAL STOPPING A device which automatically cause the power to be
DEVICE FINAL removed from an electric lift driving machine motor and
brake, independent of the functioning of the normal
terminal stopping device, the operating device or any
emergency terminal stopping device, after the car has
passed a terminal landing.
TOP CAR CLEARANCE The shortest vertical distance between the top of the car
crosshead, or between the top of the car where no
crosshead is provided, and the nearest part of the
overhead structure or any other obstruction when the car
floor is level with the top terminal landing.
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TOP COUNTERWEIGHT The shortest vertical distance between any part of the
CLEARANCE counterweight structure and the nearest part of the
overhead structure or any other obstruction when the car
floor is level with the bottom terminal landing.

TOTAL HEADROOM The vertical distance from the level of the top lift landing
to the floor of the machine room.

TRAVEL (LIFT) The vertical distance between the bottom and top lift
landings served by the equipment.

VENT An opening provided in the roof or the external wall of a

space for the purpose of ventilation.

4.1.4 Preliminary Design Particulars

4.1.4.1 All relevant aspects of lift, escalator or moving walk installations shall be
properly evaluated during the planning stage of the building in order to design the most
effective conveying system.
4.1.4.2 Appropriate steps shall be taken during the planning stage of the building to
determine particulars of lift, escalator or moving walk and the necessary provisions to be
kept in the building structure so as to meet the requirements of this Code. Discussion
shall be carried out, during planning stage, with all concerned parties, viz. building
owner, architect, consulting engineer and/or lift/escalator/moving walk manufacturer to
determine the extent of necessary provisions to be kept in the building.

4.1.4.3 Minimum amount of information to be collected for lifts during such meetings
shall be the following:

(a) Number, capacity, speed and disposition of the lifts necessary to give adequate
lift service in the building

(b) Layout and sizes of lift well

(c) Particulars of lift well enclosure, sizes of punches In the lift well enclosure

(d) Location of lift machine room (above or below), height of lift machine room

(e) Provision of adequate access to the lift machine room and size of machine room

(f) Total headroom clearance

(g) Provision of ventilation of the lift well

(h) Depth of lift pit

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(i) Loads which the lift will impose on the building structure, and the holes to be
left in the machine room floor and cut-outs for wall boxes for push buttons and
signals

(j) Necessity for and type of insulation to minimize the transmission of vibration
and noise to other parts of the building

(k) Requirements for fixing guide brackets to the building structure, hoisting beam
for hoisting of lift machine

(l) Requirements and layout of electrical power feeders for the lift.

4.1.4.4 Minimum amount of information to be collected for the escalators shall be the
following :

(a) Number and size of each escalator

(b) Angle of escalator

(c) Arrangement and layout of escalators with dimensions of floor punches required

(d) Minimum floor to floor height requirement

(e) Dimensions of top and bottom escalator landings

4.1.4.5 Minimum amount of information to be collected for the moving walks shall be
the following:

(a) Number and size of each moving walk

(b) Angle of moving walk

(c) Arrangement and layout of moving walks with dimensions of floor punches
required

(d) Dimensions of top and bottom moving walk landings

4.1.4.6 For the safety considerations of lift installations and effective utilization of lift
installations, locations and arrangement of lifts shall be in accordance with Sec 4.3.3.

4.1.4.7 The building plan submitted with the application for seeking permission of
installation of lift, escalator or moving walk from the Authority shall include layout of
lift, escalator or moving walk properly identified in the drawing along with the detailed
particulars as per Appendix L.

4.1.4.8 Specifications for lifts, escalators and moving walks shall include detailed
particulars as per Appendix L.
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4.1.4.9 For the purpose of effective installation of lifts, escalators or moving walks,
working drawings showing the layout of lifts, escalators or moving walks properly
identified in the drawing, details of builders works, for example, holes and/or punches in
floors or, walls and supports for lifts, escalators or moving walks shall be prepared prior
to the finalization of building design drawings.

4.1.4.10 Necessary particulars of electrical requirements of lifts, escalators or moving

walks shall be determined early in the planning stage to include it in the electrical
provisions of the building.

4.2 Essential Requirements for Lifts

4.2.1 General
4.2.1.1 Lifts shall be provided in buildings more than six storeys or 20 m in height.
Installation of lifts shall be carried out in conformity with the "Lift Act" and rules there
under, wherever they are in force.
4.2.1.2 Stretcher Facility in Lifts

(a) When passenger lifts are installed in any building having more than ten
storeys or a height of more than 32 m, each floor served by these lifts must
have access to at least one lift with a stretcher facility in accordance with Sec
4.2.1.2(b).

(b) A lift required to have a stretcher facility by Sec 4.2.1.2(a) shall

accommodate a raised stretcher with a patient lying on it horizontally by
providing a minimum inside platform area 1275 mm wide x 2000 mm long
with a minimum clear opening width of 1050 mm, unless otherwise designed
to provide an equivalent facility, to allow the entrance and exit of an
ambulance stretcher (minimum size 600 mm wide x 2000 mm long) in its
horizontal position. These lifts shall be identified by the internationally
recognized symbol for emergency medical services.

(c) In any multi-storied hospital and health care building there shall be at least
one hospital lift having stretcher facility in accordance with Sec 4.2.1.2(a).

4.2.1.3 Standby power

(a) One or more lifts shall be provided with standby power in

(i) A building which has more than ten storeys or a height of more than 32 m,

(ii) Hospital and health care buildings.

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(b) Standby power shall be provided by an approved self-contained generator set to

operate automatically whenever there is a disruption of electrical power supply
to the building.
(c) The operation of the standby power system shall be as follows:
(i) Where only one lift is installed, the lift shall transfer to standby power
within 60 seconds after failure of normal power.
(ii) Where two or more lifts are controlled by a common operating system, all
lifts may be transferred to standby power within 60 seconds after failure of
normal power, or if the standby power source is of insufficient capacity to
operate all lifts at the same time, all lifts shall be transferred to standby
power in sequence, shall return to the designated landing and discharge
their load. After all lifts have been returned to the designated landing, at
least one lift shall remain operable from the standby power.

4.2.1.4 ADA (American Disabilities Act) Approved Type Lift

(a) At least one of the lifts of any lift bank shall have features as per requirements of
ADA accessibility guidelines.
(b) Accessible lifts shall be on an accessible route and shall comply with the ASME
A17.1-1990, safety code for Elevators and Escalators.
(c) Lift operation shall be automatic. It shall have door safeties as per clause 4.2.3.9.
It shall have self-leveling feature as per clause 4.2.3.13.
(d) Hall call buttons in the lift lobbies and halls shall be centered at 1065 mm above
the floor. Such call buttons shall have visual signals to indicate when each call is
registered and each call is answered. Call buttons shall be a minimum 19 mm in
the smallest dimension. The button designating the up direction shall be on the
top.

(e) A visible and audible signal shall be provided at each hoist way entrance to
indicate which car is answering a call. Audible signal shall sound once for the
up direction and twice for the down direction or shall have verbal annunciators
that say “up” or “down”. visible signals shall have the following features:

(i) Hall lantern fixtures shall be mounted so that their centerline is at least 1830
mm above the lobby floor.
(ii) Visual elements shall be at least 64 mm in the smallest dimension.

(iii) Signals shall be visible from the vicinity of the hall call button. In-car
lanterns located in cars, visible from the vicinity of hall call buttons, and
conforming to the above requirements, shall be acceptable.
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(f) All lift hoistway entrance shall have raised and Braille floor designations
provided on both jambs. The centerline of the characters shall be 1525 mm
above finish floor. Such characters shall be 50 mm high. Permanently applied
plates are acceptable if they are permanently fixed to the jambs.

(g) Lift doors shall open and close automatically. They shall be provided with a
reopening device that will stop and reopen a car door and hoistway door
automatically if the door becomes obstructed by an object or person. The device
shall be capable of completing these operations without requiring contact for an
obstruction passing through the opening at heights of 125 mm and 735 mm
above finish floor. Door reopening devices shall remain effective for at least 20
seconds. After such an interval, doors may close in accordance with the
requirements of ASME 17.1.

(h) The minimum acceptable time from notification that a car is answering a call
until the doors of that car start to close shall be calculated from the following
equation:

T= D/(445 mm/s)
Where,

T = total time in seconds

D = distance in millimeters from a point in the lobby or corridor 1525 mm

directly in front of the farthest call button controlling that car to the
centerline of its hoistway door. For cars with in-car lanterns, T begins when
the lantern is visible from the vicinity of hall call buttons and an audible
signal is sounded. The minimum acceptable notification time shall be
5 seconds.

(i) The minimum time for lift doors to remain fully open in response to a car call
shall be 3 seconds.

(j) The floor area of lift cars shall provide space for wheel-chair users to enter the
car, maneuver within reach of controls, and exit from the car. The minimum
width and depth of the car shall be 2000 mm and 1291 mm. The clearance
between the car platform sill and the edge of any hoistway landing shall be no
greater than 32 mm.

(k) The level of illumination at the car controls, platform, and car threshold and
landing sill shall be at least 53.8 lux.
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(l) Lift control panels shall have the following features:

(i) Buttons: All control buttons shall be at least 19 mm in their smallest

dimensions. They shall be raised or flush.

(ii) Tactile. Braille, and Visual Control Indicators: All control buttons shall be
designated by Braille and by raised standard alphabet characters for letters,
Arabic characters for numerals, or standard symbols, and as required in
ASME 17.1. The call button for the main entry floor shall be designated by
a raised star at left of the floor designation, and as required in ASME 17.1.
All raised designations for control buttons shall be placed immediately to
the left of the button to which they apply. Applied plates, permanently
attached, are an acceptable means to provide raised control designations.
Floor buttons shall be provided with visual indicators to show when each
call is registered. The visual indicators shall be extinguished when each call
is answered.

4.2.1.5 Responsibility of the owner

(a) It is the responsibility of the owner of the premises where the lift will be
installed, to obtain necessary permission from the Authority before the erection
of lifts(s) and for the subsequent commissioning and operation of lift (s).

(b) The owner shall conduct periodic inspection and maintain the installation in safe
working condition at all times.

(c) Conformity with the provisions of this Code does not relieve the owner of his
responsibility to satisfy the requirements of any other Act, Regulations or
Ordinances that may be in force from time to time.

4.2.1.6 Conformity with Bangladesh electricity act

All electrical work in connection with electrical lifts shall be carried out in accordance
with the provisions of the latest Bangladesh Electricity Act and the provisions of any of
its bye-laws and regulations, and shall also comply with the requirements of Chapter 1 of
Part 8 of this Code.

4.2.1.7 For detailed specifications of lifts, escalators and moving walks reference shall
be made to the latest edition of the ANSI/ASME A 17.1 code or the European EN81
code.
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4.2.2 Safety Considerations

4.2.2.1 Fire protection

(a) Necessary provisions shall be kept to prevent spread of fire through the lift well.
Adequate measures shall also be taken to reduce the possibility of spread of fire
from the machine room into the lift well.

(b) Lift well enclosures and machine room shall be constructed with fire resistant
materials. In case of fire, the lift well enclosure shall not give off harmful gas or
fumes.

(c) Where lift enclosures are fire rated, manually closing doors at the enclosure
well shall have a fire rating equal to that of the enclosure well and automatically
closing doors shall have a fire rating equal to one-half of that of the enclosure
well.

4.2.2.2 Fire switch

When required fire switch shall be provided, the function of which is to enable the fire
authority to take over complete control of one or more lifts in an installation by operating
with a fireman's key.

4.2.2.3 Fireman's lift

For buildings having height of 15 m or more at least one lift shall meet the requirements
of fireman's lift as described below:
(a) Lift car shall have floor area of not less than 1.44 m2. It shall also have a loading
capacity of not less than 544 kg (8 persons).
(b) Lift landing doors shall have minimum fire resistance of two hours.
(c) Doors shall be of automatic operation for car and landing.
(d) The lift speed shall be 1.0 m/s or more so as to reach the top floor from the
ground (or entrance) floor within 60 seconds.

4.2.2.4 Warning signs

Warning signs against use of the lifts during a fire shall be displayed near every call
button for a passenger lift in accordance with Sec 4.2.10.3.

4.2.2.5 Over speed safety

Efficient automatic devices shall be provided and maintained in each lift to stop the car
by suitable braking devices and to cutoff power from the motor whenever excessive
descending speed is attained.
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4.2.2.6 Over travel safety

Efficient automatic devices shall be provided and maintained in each lift to cut off power
from the motor if the car over travels either the top or bottom terminal landing.

4.2.2.7 Manual cranking system

There shall have standard cranking system operable from the lift machine room to move
the car manually, during a power failure, to the nearest higher or lower landing for
evacuation of passengers.

4.2.2.8 Emergency evacuation system

There shall have arrangement for emergency unlocking of the landing and lift door with a
special key from any landing for evacuation as well as for maintenance.

4.2.2.9 Protection of rope breakage

Necessary protection shall be taken against breaking of steel rope.

4.2.2.10 Safe working environment

In order to maintain a safe work environment, and to avoid potential hazards, the
following shall be provided:

(a) caution sign shall be installed in the areas listed below where potential hazard
exists:

(i) Trip hazard in machine room; and

(ii) Caution notice against unauthorized use of rescue devices (for example,
brake release device).

(b) Use of hard hats for entry in pit and car top during construction period.

(c) Warning sign shall be provided on the controller so also to eliminate the
possibility of contact with any exposed or concealed power circuit.

(d) Car top barricade system shall be provided as primary protection against fall,
on car top.

(e) Whenever work is carried out on the lift and lift is not required to be moved
on power, notice shall be put on electrical main switch indicating requirement
of de-energized condition.

(f) During lift installation/maintenance, protection against fall shall be provided

with suitable barricades for all open landing entrances.
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4.2.2.11 Car door safeties
Lift car doors and landing doors shall be provided with necessary safeties as per Sec
4.2.3.9.
4.2.3 Lift Cars
4.2.3.1 Lift cars shall have net maximum inside area for different loading
capacities as shown in Table 8. 4.1.
4.2.3.2 Lift car frame shall be of steel construction having sufficient strength to
support safely the rated load, the lift car and all requisite accessories.
4.2.3.3 There shall be provisions for elastic isolators between metal parts to ensure low
vibration and low noise during car travel.

Table 8.4.1: Maximum inside Net Platform Areas for Various Rated Loads
Rated Load Maximum Maximum Rated Load Maximum Maximum
(mass) Available Number of (mass) Available Number of
(kg) Car Passengers (kg) Car Passengers
Area (see Area (see
note) (m2) note) (m2)
100 0.40 1 975 2.35 14
180 0.50 2 1000 2.40 14
225 0.70 3 1050 2.50 15
300 0.90 4 1125 2.65 16
375 1.10 5 1200 2.80 17
400 1.17 5 1250 2.90 18
450 1.30 6 1275 2.95 18
525 1.45 7 1350 3.10 19
600 1.60 8 1425 3.25 20
630 1.66 9 1500 3.40 22
675 1.75 10 1600 3.56 23
750 1.90 11 1800 3.88 26
800 2.00 11 2100 4.36 30
825 2.05 12 2500 5.00 36
900 2.20 13

Note: (i) Beyond 2500 kg, add 0.16 m2 for each 100 kg extra
(ii) Maximum available car area = (W x D) + Available area near the car
door(s) inside the car.
Where, W = Car inside width in metre; D = Car inside depth in metre
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4.2.3.4 The car bodywork shall be of sufficient mechanical strength to resist accidental
impact by users or goods. The roof, solid or perforated, shall be capable of supporting
two persons or a minimum load of 150 kg. Perforations shall be sufficiently close in
mesh not exceeding 40 mm to provide reasonable protection against falling articles to
any person travelling in the car.
4.2.3.5 The floor shall be a smooth nonslip surface. If carpeting is used, it shall be
securely attached, heavy duty, with a tight weave and low profile, installed without
padding.
4.2.3.6 A handrail shall be provided on at least one wall of the car, preferably the rear.
The rails shall be smooth and the inside surface at least 38 mm clear of the walls at a
nominal height of 800 mm from the floor.
4.2.3.7 Height of the entrance to the lift car shall not be less than 2 m.
4.2.3.8 The lift car doors, shall be power operated horizontally sliding type (non-
collapsible), opened and closed by automatic means. However, if space is limited,
collapsible doors may be installed in case of buildings not exceeding 8 storeys or 26 m in
height, but they shall not be power operated. Sliding doors shall be guided at top and
bottom. Means shall be provided to prevent all sliding doors from jumping off the tracks
and suitable stops shall be provided to prevent the hanger carriage from leaving the end
of the track.
4.2.3.9 Lift door safeties
(a) Car and landing doors shall open and close in full synchronization being
mechanically connected to each other.
(b) Doors closed by automatic means shall be provided with door reopening
device(s) which will function to stop and reopen a car door and adjacent
landing door in case the car door is obstructed while closing. The reopening
device shall also be capable of sensing an object or person in the path of a
closing door without requiring contact for activation. Door reopening devices
shall remain effective for a period of not less than 20 seconds. The operating
mechanism of car door shall not exert a force more than 125 N.
(c) Car doors shall be equipped with efficient interlocking or other devices so
that the door cannot be opened except when the lift car is at the landing, and
that the lift car cannot be moved away from the landing until the leading edge
of the single slide or double speed door is within 50 mm of the nearest face of
the door jamb or the leading edges of the centre opening doors are within 50
mm of contact of each other.
4.2.3.10 Lift car doors, when closed, shall cover the opening fully except in the case of
vertical biparting car doors of goods lifts.
4.2.3.11 Where the lift car has solid enclosure and doors, provision shall be made for a
fan for adequate ventilation. To permit switching off the power supply to the lift without
switching off the fan and light, a separate switch shall be provided for fan and light.
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4.2.3.12 Any vision panel in a car door shall be fire resisting and shall be of safety wired
glass or similar material. The area between division bars or other supports shall not
exceed 0.1 m2. The bottom rail of a framed and glazed door shall be not less than 300
mm deep. Any projections on or recesses (including vision panels) in sliding car doors
shall be kept to a minimum in order to avoid finger trapping between sliding parts of the
door and any fixed part of the structure.
4.2.3.13 The lift car shall be provided with a self-leveling feature that will automatically
bring the car to the floor landing within a tolerance of + 13 mm under normal loading
and unloading conditions. This self-leveling shall, within its zone, be entirely automatic
and independent of the operating device and shall correct the over-travel or under-travel.
The car shall also be maintained approximately level with the landing, irrespective of
load. Where no self-leveling device is provided, the leveling difference between the car
and the landing shall be within + 40 mm.
4.2.3.14 Car operating panels shall be conveniently located on the side near the door so
that passengers can register calls as quickly as possible. The centre line of the alarm
button and emergency stop switch shall be at a nominal height of 890 mm, and the
highest floor button no higher than 1.37 m from the floor. Floor registration buttons,
exclusive of border, shall be a minimum of 18 mm in size, raised, flush or recessed.
Visual indication shall be provided to show each call registered and extinguished when
the call is answered. Depth of flush or recessed buttons when operated shall not exceed
10 mm. Markings shall be adjacent to the controls on a contrasting colour background to
the left of the controls; letters or numbers shall be a minimum of 15 mm high and raised
or recessed 0.75 mm. Sign plates permanently attached shall be acceptable. Emergency
controls shall be grouped together at the bottom of the panel.
4.2.3.15 A suitable battery operated alarm system shall be installed inside the lift car so
as to raise an alarm at a convenient place for getting assistance for passengers trapped
inside the lift car.
4.2.3.16 A car position indicator shall be provided above the car operating panel or over
the opening of each car to show the position of the car in the lift well by illuminated
visual indicator corresponding to the landing at which the car is stopped or through
which it is passing.
4.2.3.17 In addition, an audible signal shall preferably be installed which shall sound to
tell a passenger that the car is stopping at a floor served by the lift. A special button
located with emergency controls may be provided, operation of which shall activate an
audible signal only for the desired trip.
4.2.3.18 Each lift car shall be fitted with a light and the car shall be kept illuminated
during the whole period the lift is available for use.
4.2.3.19 In installations with more than two lifts in a bank, a telephone or other device
for two-way communication between each lift car and a convenient point outside the lift
well shall preferably be provided. Markings or the international symbol for telephones
shall be placed adjacent to the control on a contrasting colour background.
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4.2.3.20 Lift well and lift well enclosures

The Lift well shall only be used for housing equipment forming part of the lift installation
or for its operation and maintenance. No other equipment or services shall be
accommodated therein. For this purpose, the main electric supply line for lift machine
shall be deemed to be part of the lift and the electric cable, if laid along the lift well shaft,
shall be properly clamped to the wall.
4.2.3.21 The lift well shall not form part of the ventilation system of the building.
4.2.3.22 In multi-story residential buildings, hotels and hospitals, lift well shall be
isolated from sleeping rooms (bed rooms) by lobbies or other spaces.
4.2.3.23 Lift well shall not be located above any room, passage or thoroughfare.
However, when absolutely necessary, this can only be permissible with the prior
approval of the competent authority and in such case the following provisions shall be
made:
(a) The pit shall be sufficiently strong to withstand the impact of the lift car with
the rated load or the impact of the counterweight when either of these is
descending at the rated speed or at governor tripping speed;
(b) Spring or oil buffers shall be provided for lift car and counterweight; and
(c) The car and counterweight shall be provided with a governor operated safety
gear.
4.2.3.24 When there are three or fewer lift cars in a building, they may be located within
the same lift well enclosure. When there are four lift cars, they shall be divided in such a
manner that at least two separate lift well enclosures are provided. When there are more
than four lifts, not more than four lift cars may be located within a single lift well
enclosure.
4.2.3.25 The lift car and its counterweight shall travel in juxtaposition to each other.
4.2.3.26 Totally enclosed wells
The enclosure of the totally enclosed wells shall be continuous and shall extend on all
sides from floor to floor or stair to stair. No openings except for doors at landings and
necessary access panels shall be provided. The enclosure shall be of sufficient
mechanical strength to support the lift guides at appropriate intervals and to support in
true alignment the landing doors with operating mechanisms and locking devices.
4.2.3.27 Open type wells
(a) When Lift well enclosures are constructed of wire grille or similar material,
the mesh opening shall not be greater than 30 mm (except for door at
landings). Such enclosures shall be of sufficient strength to resist accidental
impact by users of adjoining areas or by materials or vehicles being moved in
the vicinity.
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(b) Where the clearance between the inside of an open type lift well enclosure
and any moving or movable part of the lift equipment or apparatus is less
than 50 mm, the openings in the enclosure material shall not be more than
10 mm. Larger openings up to 30 mm shall be permissible provided it is
further protected by square mesh netting with aperture of not greater than 10
mm and wire not smaller than 1 mm in diameter.

4.2.3.28 There shall be no opening in the lift well enclosure for access to the lift well
through the space under the counterweight.

4.2.3.29 The inside surfaces of the lift well enclosures facing any car entrance shall
form a smooth continuous flush surface devoid of projections or recesses. Where
projections or recesses cannot be avoided, the underside of these projections/recesses
shall be beveled to an angle of 60 degrees from the horizontal by means of metal plates
or other fire resistive materials as shown in Figure 8.4.1.

Figure 8.4.1 Beveled projections/recesses

4.2.3.30 Sufficient clearance space shall be provided between the guides for the car and
the side walls of the lift well enclosure to allow safe and easy access to the parts of the
safety gears for their maintenance and repairs.
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4.2.3.31 Maximum clearance between the inner surface of well enclosure on the landing
door side and any part of car facing the surface shall be 150 mm except that 230 mm
and 200 mm clearance will be permissible when power operated vertically bi-parting
landing doors or two speed horizontally sliding doors are installed respectively.

4.2.3.32 Each lift well serving more than two floors shall have vent(s) properly located at
the top of the exterior wall. The vents shall be louvered with birds screens. If the well is
located in such a way that no exterior wall is available for louvers, vents with connecting
noncombustible ducts to an outside wall shall be provided. The area of vent shall not be
less than 3.5% of the area of the lift well, provided that a minimum of 0.3 m2 per lift is
provided. Of the total required vent area not less than one-third shall be permanently
open or automatically opened by a damper.

4.2.3.33 Bottom car clearance, passenger and service lift

When the car rests on its fully compressed buffer there shall be a vertical clearance of not
less than 600 mm between the pit floor and the buffer striker plate or the lowest structural
or mechanical part equipment or device installed. The clearance shall be available
beneath the whole area of the platform except for:

(a) Guide shoes or rollers, safety jaw blocks, platform aprons, guards of other
equipment located within 300 mm measured horizontally from the sides of the
car platform; and

(b) Compensating sheaves.

Provided that:
(i) In all the cases, including small cars, a minimum clearance of 600 mm is
available over a horizontal area of 800 mm x 500 mm.

(ii) In all the cases, when the car rests on its fully compressed buffers, there
shall be a vertical clearance of not less than 50 mm between any part of the
car and any obstruction of device mounted in the pit.

4.2.3.34 Top car clearance, passenger and service lift

The vertical clearance between the car cross-head and the nearest overhead obstruction
within 500 mm measured horizontally to the nearest part of the crosshead when the car
platform is level with the top landing, shall be not less than the sum of the following;

(a) The bottom counterweight runby

(b) The stroke of the counterweight buffer used.

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(c) One-half of the gravity stopping distance based on:

(i) 115 percent of the rated speed where oil buffers are used and no provision is
made to prevent the jump of the car at counterweight buffer engagement;
and
(ii) Governor tripping speed where spring buffers are used.
Note: The gravity stopping distance based on the gravity retardation from any
initial velocity may be calculated according to the following formula
S  51V 2
Where,
S = Free fall in mm (gravity stopping distance), and
V = Initial velocity in m/s
(d) 600 mm.
Where, there is a projection below the ceiling of the well and the projection is more than
500 mm, measured horizontally from the centre line of the cross-head but over the roof of
the car, a minimum vertical clearance not less than that calculated above shall also be
available between the roof of the car and the projection.
Provided that the vertical clearance between any equipment mounted on top of the car
and the nearest overhead obstruction shall be not less than the sum of the three items (a),
(b) and (c) as calculated above plus 150 mm

4.2.3.35 Bottom runby for cars and counterweights, passenger and service lift
The bottom runby of cars and counterweights shall be not less than the following:
(a) Where oil buffers are used 150 mm
(b) Where spring-buffers are used:
(i) 150 mm for variable voltage motor control, electronic devices, ACW
control, ACVVVF control and solid state DC variable voltage control as
defined in Sec 4.1.3
(ii) Not less than the following values for single-speed AC control, two-speed
AC control and rheostatic control as defined in Sec 4.1.3.
Rated speed (m/s) Runby (mm)
Up to 0.125 75
0.125 to 0.25 150
0.25 to 0.50 225
0.50 to 1.0 300
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4.2.3.36 Maximum bottom runby, passenger and service lift
In no case the maximum bottom runby shall exceed the following:
(i) 600 mm for cars
(ii) 900 mm for counterweights.

4.2.3.37 Top Counterweight Clearances, passenger and service lift

The top counterweight clearance shall be not less than the sum of the following four
items:
(a) the bottom car runby;
(b) the stroke of the car buffer used;
(c) 150 mm; and
(d) one-half the gravity stopping distance based on
(i) 115 percent of the rated speed where oil buffers are used and no provision is
made to prevent jump of the counterweight at car buffer engagement; and
(ii) Governor tripping speed where spring buffers are used.

4.2.3.38 Top car clearance, Goods lift

The top car clearance shall be sufficient to avoid any protruding part fixed on the top of
the car coming in direct contact with the ceiling or diverting sheave. The clearance shall
not be less than the sum of the following four items:
(a) The bottom counterweight runby,
(b) The stroke of the counterweight buffer used,
(c) The dimensions of the portion of the diverting sheave hanging underneath the
ceiling in the lift well
(d) 150 mm for compensating for gravity stopping distance and future repairs to the
rope connections at counter weight and at the car or at the suspension points.

4.2.3.39 Bottom car clearance, goods lift

The bottom car clearance shall be maintained in such a way that the counterweight shall
not come in contact with the ceiling or any part hanging underneath the ceiling, when the
car completely rests on fully compressed buffers, provided the buffers are spring type
mounted on solid concrete or steel bed.
In case of wooden buffers the bottom car clearance shall be maintained in such a way that
the total downward travel of the car from the service level of the immediate floor near the
pit, shall not be more than the top counterweight clearance, when the wooden buffers are
completely crushed.
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4.2.3.40 Top counterweight clearance, goods lift

The top clearance for the counterweight can be calculated taking into account the
following and shall not be less than the sum of the following three items:

(a) Car runby,

(b) Compression of the buffer spring or height of the wooden block used as buffer,
and

(c) 150 mm to compensate for gravity stopping distance for counterweight and any
future repairs to rope connections at the counterweight at the car ends or at the
suspension points.

4.2.3.41 Runby for cars and counterweights, goods lift

The bottom runby for cars and counterweights shall not be less than 150 mm
4.2.3.42 Maximum bottom runby, goods lift

In no case the maximum bottom runby shall exceed 300 mm.

4.2.3.43 Overhead Height

The overhead height shall not be less than as shown in Table 8.4.2

4.2.3.44 Lift well dimensions

Recommended dimensions of lift well and its entrances are provided in Tables 8.4.3 to
8.4.6. These dimensions are primarily for architects and building planners for planning of
lift well.

4.2.4 Landing Doors

4.2.4.1 Every landing, where there is access from the landing to the lift car, shall be
fitted with a landing door. Such door shall be fitted with efficient interlocking or other
devices so as to ensure that the door cannot be opened except when the lift car is at the
landing and that the lift car cannot be moved away from the landing until the door is
closed and locked. Where mid bar collapsible doors are used for landing entrance, they
shall not be power operated.

4.2.4.2 Where landing doors are manually operated and no indicators are provided,
vision panels of similar construction as in Sec 4.2.3.12 shall be provided.

4.2.4.3 No automatic fire door or shutter which operates by means of a fusible link or
otherwise due to the action of heat shall be allowed in any landing opening or lift way
enclosure of any lift, if such opening gives access to any exit from the building.
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4.2.4.4 In case of passenger lifts, solid sliding doors shall preferably be provided for
buildings above 6 storeys or 20 m in height. Solid swing doors may also be used where
sliding space is not available parallel to the entrance door. Collapsible doors shall not be
provided in case of buildings above 8 storeys or 26 m in height.
Table 8.4.2: Minimum Pit Depths, Overhead Heights and Machine Room sizes for
Traction Lifts - Overhead Machines

Speed (m/s) Up to >0.70 >1.00 >1.50 >1.75 >2.00 >2.50 >3.00

0.70 ≤1.00 ≤1.50 ≤1.75 ≤2.00 ≤2.50 ≤3.00 ≤4.00

(i) Pit Depth, mm 1500 1500 1600 2150 2200 2500 3000 3200
(ii) Overhead 4200 4250 4800 4800 5200 5400 - -
Height, mm
(iii) Machine Room D+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+ D+
Depth, mm 2000 2000 2000 2500 2500 2500 3000 3000
(iv) Machine Room C+ C+ C+ C+ C+ C+ C+ C+
Width, mm 1000 1000 1200 1200 1500 1500 1800 1800
Notes:
1. C is lift well depth (mm) and D is lift well width (mm).
2. The total overhead height has been calculated on the basis of car height of
2300mm.
3. Dimensions of pit depth and overhead height may differ in practice as per
individual manufacturer's design depending upon load, speed and drive. However,
the pit depth and overhead height shall be such as to conform to the requirements
of bottom clearance and top clearance In accordance with the accepted standard.

Table 8.4.3: Recommended Dimensions of Passenger & Service Lifts and Lift Wells
Capacity Car Dimensions Lift Well Entrance
(mm) Dimensions (mm) Size (mm)
Persons Kg Width Depth Width Depth

4 272 1100 700 1900 1300 700 (Min)

6 408 1100 1000 1900 1700 700 (Min)
8 544 1300 1100 1900 1900 800
10 680 1300 1350 1900 2100 800
13 884 2000 1100 2500 1900 900
16 1088 2000 1300 2500 2100 1000
20 1360 2000 1500 2500 2400 1000
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Notes :
1. In case of manually operated doors, clear entrance will be reduced by the amount of
projection of handle on the landing.
2. All dimensions given above for lifts having centre opening power operated doors
with counterweight at rear, are recommended dimensions primarily for architects and
building planners. Any variations, mutually agreed between the manufacturer and
purchaser, are permitted. However variation in:
(i) Car inside dimensions shall be within the maximum area limits specified in
accordance with Table 8.4.1
(ii) Entrance width on the higher side is permitted.
(iii) Entrance width may be reduced up to a maximum of 100 mm subject to a
minimum of 700 mm.

Table 8.4.4: Recommended Dimensions of Goods Lifts and Lift Wells

Load (Kg) Car Dimensions (mm) Lift Well Dimensions Entrance
(mm) Size (mm)
Width Depth Width Depth
500 1100 1200 1900 1500 1100
1000 1400 1800 2300 2100 1400
1500 1700 2000 2600 2300 1700
2000 1700 2500 2600 2800 1700
2500 2000 2500 2900 2800 2000
3000 2000 3000 2900 3300 2000
4000 2500 3000 3400 3300 2500
5000 2500 3600 3400 3900 2500
Notes :
(i) The width of lift machine room shall be equal to be lift well width subject to a
minimum of 2500 mm.
(ii) Clear entrance width is based on vertical lifting car door and vertical bi-parting
landing doors. For collapsible mid-bar doors the clear entrance width will be
reduced by 200 mm (maximum 1800 mm).
(iii) All dimensions given above are recommended dimensions primarily for
architects and building planners. Any variations mutually agreed between the
manufacturer and the purchaser are permitted. However, variation in car inside
dimensions shall be within the maximum area limits in accordance with
Table 8.4.1.
(iv) For dimensions of pit depth and overhead height, consider data shown in
Table 8.4.2.
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Table 8.4.5: Recommended Dimensions of Hospital Lifts and Lift Wells
Capacity Car Dimensions Lift Well Entrance
(mm) Dimensions (mm) Size (mm)
Persons Kg Width Depth Width Depth

12 1020 1000 2400 1800 3000 800

20 1360 1300 2400 2200 3000 1200
26 1768 1600 2400 2400 3000 1200

Notes :
(i) In the case of manually operated doors, clear entrance will be reduced by the
amount of projection of handle on the landing door.
(ii) Although 15 persons capacity lift is not standard one, this is included to cover
lifts of smaller capacity which can be used in small hospitals.
(iii) All dimensions given above are recommended dimensions primarily for
architects and building planners. Any variations mutually agreed between the
manufacturer and the purchaser are permitted. However, variation in car inside
dimensions shall be within the maximum area limits in accordance with Table
8.4.1.
(iv) For dimensions of pit depth and overhead height, consider data shown in Table
8.4.2.

Table 8.4.6: Recommended Dimensions of Dumb Waiter and Lift Wells (for speeds
up to 0.5 m/s)
Load Car Inside Dimensions (mm) Lift Well Dimensions Entrance
(Kg) (mm) Size
Width Depth Height Width Depth (mm)

100 700 700 800 1200 900 700

150 800 800 900 1300 1000 800

200 900 900 1000 1400 1100 900

250 1000 1000 1200 1500 1200 1000

Notes: Entrance width is based on assumption of provision of vertical bi-parting doors

(no car door is normally provided).
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4.2.5 Guide Rails

4.2.5.1 Guide rails shall be made of high quality steel, straight and of proper thickness.
Where the nature of processes carried on in the building gives rise to acid fumes or
corrosive substances the steel rails shall be treated for corrosion resistance.
4.2.5.2 Lift car and counterweight guide rails shall be continuous throughout the entire
length right from the bottom of the pit floor to the top most floor served plus additional
length as may be required for operation of safety against over run. They shall be
provided with adequate brackets or equivalent fixing devices of such design and spacing
that the rails shall not deflect more than 4 mm under normal operations
4.2.5.3 For passenger and goods lifts having a rated speed of 0.5 m/s or more, the car
guide rails shall have working surfaces machined and smooth.
4.2.6 Lift Pits
4.2.6.1 A lift pit shall be provided at the bottom of every lift well. The minimum depth
of lift pit shall be as shown in Table 8.4.2.
4.2.6.2 Lift pits shall be of sound construction and shall be maintained in dry and clean
condition. Where necessary, provision shall be made for permanent drainage.

4.2.6.3 Lift pits having depth more than 1.6 m shall be provided with a suitable
descending arrangement to reach the lift pit.

4.2.6.4 Light points shall be provided in all lift pits for facility of repair and
maintenance works.

4.2.6.5 In case of a group of two or more lift wells, arrangements shall be provided to
allow inspection of a lift pit through the adjoining one.

4.2.7 Buffers

4.2.7.1 Buffers of spring or oil shall be used for safety. Buffers shall be fitted under the
lift car and counterweight directly or on the pit floor with suitable concrete or steel
foundation. Oil resistant rubber buffers may be used with lifts having a rated speed not
exceeding 0.25 m/s. Lifts having rated speed in excess of 0.25 m/s and up to and
including 1.0 m/s, spring or oil buffers shall be used. For lifts having rated speed more
than 1.0 m/s, only oil buffers shall be used. Wooden blocks suitably treated may also be
used for service lifts for speeds up to 0.5 m/s. Buffers shall be located symmetrically
with reference to the vertical centre line of the car/counterweight with a tolerance of 50
mm.

4.2.7.2 The minimum stroke of oil buffers shall be such that the car or the
counterweight on striking the buffers at 115 percent of rated speed shall be brought to
rest with an average retardation of not more than 10 m/s2.
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4.2.7.3 When buffers are struck with an initial speed of less than 115 percent of the
rated speed, the peak retardation shall not exceed 25 m/s2 for a duration of more than
0.04 second, with any load in the car ranging from 75 kg to the rated load.

4.2.8 Machine Room and Overhead Structures

4.2.8.1 The lift machine room shall only be used for housing lift machinery, controller
and other associated apparatus and equipment. No other services or equipment shall be
accommodated therein. If motor-generators for controlling speed of multi-voltage or
variable voltage machines, secondary sheaves, pulleys, governors, floor selecting
equipment and other associated equipment are installed in an adjoining room, this room
shall also be reserved for exclusive use of lift equipment.

4.2.8.2 Lift machine room and other associated equipment rooms shall be fire proof,
weather proof and adequately lighted. Means to prevent spread of fire or smoke from
machine room into lift well shall be provided. Machine room shall have permanent
ventilation opening direct to the open air having a free area not less than 0.1 m2 per lift.
Ambient temperature of machine room shall be maintained between +5oC and +40oC

4.2.8.3 The height of the machine room shall not be less than 2.30 m throughout under
the lifting beam (trolley beam) to allow any portion of equipment to be accessible and
removable for repair and replacement. An overhead trolley beam of steel construction of
adequate strength shall be provided in the machine room, for movement of equipment
during installation.

4.2.8.4 The machine room shall be adequately sized and shall have sufficient floor area
required for easy access to all parts of the machines and equipment located therein for
purposes of inspection, maintenance or repair. Clearance space of 1 m shall be provided
on those sides of control panels where maintenance is required to be carried out while the
panel is energized, otherwise 0.5 m clearance space may be provided. For planning
purposes the lift machine room size can be as shown In Table 8.4.2

4.2.8.5 The room shall be kept closed, except to those who are concerned with the
operation and maintenance of the equipment. When the electrical voltage exceeds
220/230 V dc, a danger notice plate shall be displayed permanently on the outside of the
door and on or near the machinery.

4.2.8.6 Machine room floor shall not have holes/punches in it except for necessary
small openings for passage of ropes cables etc. If any machine room floor or platform
does not extend to the enclosing walls the open sides shall be provided with hand rails or
otherwise suitably guarded.

4.2.8.7 All machines, pulleys, over speed governors and similar units shall be securely
fixed on the machine room floor.
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4.2.8.8 Adequate artificial light shall be provided in the machine room. A 15 amps 3
pin power outlet for hand operated tools and a 5 amps 2 pin electrical outlet for portable
hand lamp set shall be provided in the machine room.

4.2.8.9 Access to Machine Room

(a) The machine room shall be provided with a direct, independent and
convenient access. Access to a machine room above a lift well may be either
from the roof or by an internal staircase.

(b) Machine room floor may be provided with a trap door. When access to the
machine room is provided through the trap door, the size of the trap door
shall not be less than 1.0 m x 1.0 m otherwise it may be 0.5 m x 0.5 m. Trap
doors shall be hinged, opening into the machine room, of sound construction,
balanced and tightly secured to minimize noise travel. Hand rails shall be
provided around trap door opening.

(c) Where a machine room entrance is less than 1.5 m above or below the
adjacent floor or roof surface, a substantial permanently attached ladder may
be used.

(d) Where the machine room entrance is 1.5 m or more above or below the
adjacent floor or roof surface, access shall be provided by means of standard
stairs.

(e) Access to a machine room in a basement may be provided from a corridor.

(f) Access to a machine room via the lift well shall be prohibited.

(g) Emergency exit shall be provided in case of large machine room having four
or more lifts.

4.2.8.10 The space at secondary level in which the overhead pulleys, overspeed
governors and similar machinery are housed shall have a clear height of at least 1.2 m.
Where practicable, it shall have a substantial platform or floor and be provided with
permanent and adequate artificial illumination. Safe and convenient access to secondary
level shall be provided. Means of access between a secondary floor and machine room
may be a ladder. Hand rails shall be provided at platform and access to floor.
4.2.9 Hall Buttons, Hall Lanterns and Special Signs

4.2.9.1 Hall buttons

(a) Each landing shall have hall call buttons to register call for lift service for
upward or downward movements. The centre line of the hall call buttons
shall be at a nominal height of 1 m above the floor.
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(b) Direction buttons, exclusive of borders, shall be a minimum of 18 mm in

size, raised, flush or recessed. Visual indication shall be provided to show
each call registered and extinguished when the call is answered. Depth of
flush or recessed button when operated shall not exceed 10 mm.

4.2.9.2 Hall lantern

(a) Where lifts are installed in totally enclosed wells, a visual signal shall be
provided at each lift well entrance indicating to the prospective passenger the
car answering the call and its direction of travel. An audible signal may also
be included.

(b) The visual signal may be in the form of digital lift position indicator or
directional indicator. The visual signal for each direction/lift position shall be
a minimum of 62 mm in size and visible from the proximity of the hall call
buttons.

(c) The centre line of the fixture shall be located at a minimum of 1.8 m from the
floor.

4.2.9.3 Special signs

(a) Door Jamb Marking: The floor designation shall be provided at each lift well
entrance on both sides of jamb visible from within the car and the lift lobby at
a height of 1.5 m above the floor. Designations shall be on a contrasting
background 50 mm high and raised 0.75 mm.
(b) Applied plates permanently attached shall be acceptable. In case of a
completely enclosed lift well a notice with the word 'Lift' shall be placed
outside of each landing door. Electric light shall be provided such that this
sign remains visible even if the surroundings are dark.
(c) A permanent warning sign shall be installed immediately above each hall
push button station on each floor reading: IN FIRE EMERGENCY, DO NOT
USE LIFT. USE EXIT STAIRS. This sign shall be in letters not less than 12
mm high.
The warning sign may consist of incised, inlaid or embossed letters on a metal, wood,
plastic or similar plate securely and permanently attached to the wall, or letters incised or
inlaid directly into the surface of the material forming the wall.
4.2.10 Electrical Wiring and Apparatus
4.2.10.1 Construction, installation and maintenance of all electrical supply lines and
apparatus in connection with lift installation shall be done with proper protection so that
there may be no danger to persons there from. No bare conductor shall be used in any lift
car. Installation of electrical wiring shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 1.
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4.2.10.2 Electrical circuits for lights and ventilation fans, and supply to 3 pin and 2 pin
socket outlets shall be controlled by a separate main switch or circuit breaker, and shall
be independent of machinery power supply such that lighting circuits remain alive when
power to machinery is interrupted.

4.2.10.3 Suitable cautionary notice shall be affixed near every motor or other apparatus
in which energy used is at a voltage exceeding 220 volts.

4.2.10.4 Travelling cable

(a) Circuits which supply current to the motor shall not be included in any twin
or multi-core travelling cable used in connection with the control and safety
devices.

(b) For building 10 storeys (33 m) or less in height, a travelling cable which
incorporates conductors for the control circuits shall be separate and distinct
from that of lighting and signaling circuits. In case of buildings more than 10
storeys or 33 m in height or where high speed (1.50 m/s or more) lifts are
employed, a single travelling cable for lighting and control circuits may be
permitted, provided that all conductors are insulated for the maximum
voltage in the cables.

4.2.10.5 Supply cables and switches

(a) Each lift shall be provided with a main switch or circuit breaker of a capacity
determined by the lift manufacturer and the incoming supply cable shall
terminate in this switch. For a single lift, this switch shall be fixed adjacent to
the machine room entrance. In a machine room common to more than one
lift, each main switch shall be conveniently situated with respect to the lift it
controls. Switches and fuses (which may form part of a distribution switch
board) shall be provided for isolating the supply power to machine room.
(b) Where a supply cable serves more than one lift, a diversity factor may be
used for the determination of conductor size. The actual diversity factor to be
adopted shall be decided by the lift manufacturer.
4.2.10.6 Earthing
All electrical machinery/equipment viz. electric motor, winding machine, control panel
etc. which normally carry mains current shall be properly connected to the earthing
system. Similarly all metallic cases, covers of door interlocks, door contacts, call and
control buttons, stop buttons, car switches, limit switches, junction boxes and similar
electrical fittings which normally carry only the control current shall also be properly
connected to the earthing system. All earthing terminal and earthing conductors in this
regard shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 1 Part 8.
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4.3 Design Considerations

4.3.1 Number of Lifts and Capacity

4.3.1.1 The number of lifts, car capacity and speed of the lift shall be selected to have
the most effective lift system. The lift system shall be able to handle adequate number of
passengers during peak hours and at the same time Interval and Travel Time shall be
within reasonable limits.
4.3.1.2 Average Interval shall not be more than shown in Table 8.4.7. Travel time shall
not exceed 150 seconds.
4.3.1.3 The passenger handling capacity (H) of a lift system for different occupancies in
terms of the number of passengers to be handled in the building in a five minute peak
period shall not be less than that indicated in Table 8.4.7.
4.3.1.4 For the purpose of population estimation, the density of people shall be based
on the actual number of occupants, but in no case less than those specified in Table 8.4.8.
The occupant load of a mezzanine floor shall be taken into account for working out the
population for a particular floor to which the mezzanine floor discharges its loads.
4.3.1.5 Car speed and acceleration
The car speed for the different types of lifts in different occupancies shall normally be as
given in Table 8.4.9. A higher or lower speed lift may be used in special cases when
conditions warrant use of such lifts. The car acceleration or deceleration shall not be
more than 1.2 m/s2.
Table 8.4.7: Recommended Interval and 5-minute Handling Capacity for Different
Occupancy
Type of Occupancy Interval 5-min. Handling Type of Occupancy Interval 5-min. Handling
(Sec) Capacity (H) % (Sec) Capacity (H) %

Office Apartments (contd.)

Diversified Tenancy Middle Income Apartments 60-80 6-8
High Quality 15-29 12 Low Income Apartments 80-120 10-11
Standard Quality 30-39 14 Dormitories, Halls of Residence 60-80 10-11
Single Tenancy Hospitals
High Quality 15-24 14 Private Hospital 50-60 12
Standard Quality 25-35 16 General Hospital 60-70 14
Hotels and Motels Long term Nursing Facilities 60-70 8
High Quality 30-50 12-15 Educational Institutions 40-50 25
Standard Quality 50-70 10-12 Buildings with Assembly Facilities 40-50 15
Apartments Shops and stores 40-50 5
High Cost Apartments 50-70 5-7
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Table 8.4.8: Occupant Load for Estimation of Population

Type of Occupancy Population Factor Type of Occupancy Population Factor

Office Apartments (contd.)

Diversified Tenancy Middle Income Apartments 2 people per bedroom

High Quality 14-23 m2 net usable area per Low Income Apartments 2.5-3 people per bedroom
persona

Standard Quality 10-12 m2 net usable area per Dormitories, Halls of 20 m2 net usable area per
person Residence person

Single Tenancy Hospitals

High Quality 12-19 m2 net usable area per Private Hospital 3 people per bed
person

Standard Quality 8-10 m2 net usable area per General Hospital 3-4 people per bed
person

Hotels and Motels Long term Nursing Facilities 1.75 people per bed

High Quality 1.3 people per room Educational Institutions 4 m2 per student

Standard Quality 1.7 people per bedroom Buildings with Assembly

Facilities

Conventions 1.9 people per bedroom With fixed or movable seats 0.60 m2 per personb
and dance floor

Apartments Without seating facilities 1.5 m2 per personb

including dining rooms

High Cost Apartments 1.5 people per bedroom Shops and stores 2 m2 of net selling areac

Notes :

(i) Net usable area = gross area less lift shaft and lobby space, mechanical space,
columns, toilets, corridor around core, air-conditioning machinery space.

(ii) Population estimation shall be based on gross area (plinth area or covered area).
The gross area shall include, in addition to the main assembly room or space, any
occupied connecting room or space in the same storeys or in the storey above and
below, where entrance is common to such rooms and spaces and they are
available for use by the occupants of the assembly place. No deductions shall be
made in the gross area for corridors, closets or other subdivisions, the area shall
include all space serving the particular assembly occupancy.
(iii) Net selling area is area open to the public.
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Table 8.4.9: Car Speed for Lift in Different Kinds of Usage

Building Type Rise (m) Minimum Building Type Rise (m) Minimum
Car Speed Car Speed
(m/s) (m/s)

Office Building 0 to 40 2.0 Hospital (contd.) 31 to 40 1.6

41 to 70 2.5 41 to 55 2.0
71 to 85 3.6 56 to 75 2.5
86 to 115 4.0 Above 75 3.6
Above 115 5.0 Apartments 0 to 25 0.63
Hotels 0 to 40 2.0 26 to 40 1.0
41 to 70 2.5 41 to 60 1.6
71 to 85 3.6 Above 60 2.0
86 to 115 4.0 Stores 0 to 30 1.0
Above 115 5.0 31 to 45 1.6
Hospital 0 to 20 0.63 46 to 60 2.0
21 to 30 1.0 Above 60 2.5

4.3.1.6 Handling capacity and interval

(a) The handling capacity, for incoming/up-peak passenger, shall be calculated by
the following formula:
300 Q  N 100
H
P T

Where,
H = passenger handling capacity of the lift system during five minute peak
period, expressed as the percentage of the estimated total population
handled.
Q = average number of passengers carried in each car per trip,
N = number of lifts in the system,
P = total population to be handled during peak period (it is related to the
area for which a particular bank of lift serves)
T = average round trip time in seconds, that is, the average time required
by each lift in taking one full load of passengers from ground floor
discharging them in various upper floors and coming back to ground
floor for taking fresh passengers for the next trip;
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The value of Q depends on the dimension of the car. It may be noted that the car
is not loaded always to its maximum capacity during each trip and therefore, for
calculating T and H the value of Q shall be taken as 80 percent of the maximum
capacity of the car.
T is the sum of the time in seconds required in the following process:
(i) Time for entry of passengers on the ground floor or lowest lift lobby;
(ii) Time for exit of the passengers on each floor of discharge;
(iii) Door operation time (opening and closing) and car start time on each
floor the lift stops, including ground floor;
(iv) Acceleration and deceleration periods;
(v) Stopping and leveling periods;
(vi) Periods of full rated speeds between stops going up and
(vii) Periods of full rated speeds between stops going down.
(a) The average Interval shall be calculated by the following formula:
T
I 
N

Where, = Interval of availability of lifts on the lowest lift lobby.

4.3.2 Shape and Size of Lifts
4.3.2.1 Careful analysis shall be performed during selection of shape and size of lifts so
as to get full advantage of its shape for the most effective use of lifts and building space.
4.3.2.2 The dimensions of the car platform shall be such that the car will not exceed its
rated load when packed full. Net inside area of the lift car shall be as per Sec 4.2.3.1.
For the same platform area, a lift having higher width to depth ratio can accommodate
more passengers and takes less time for passenger transfer. The width of the car is
determined by the width of the entrance and the depth of the car is regulated by the
loading.
4.3.3 Location and Arrangement of Lifts
4.3.3.1 A thorough investigation shall be carried out for assessing the most suitable
location for lift(s) while planning the building. It shall take into account future
expansions, if any.
4.3.3.2 The lifts shall be easily accessible from all entrances to the building. For
maximum efficiency, they shall be grouped near the centre of the building. Walking
distance from the lift to the farthest office or suite shall not exceed 60 m.
4.3.3.3 Arrangement of lifts
(a) When more than one lifts are installed in a group, they shall be arranged side
by side or in two rows facing each other. Separation of lifts in the group shall
be avoided.
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(b) The lift lobby in front of lifts shall be wide enough to allow sufficient space
for waiting passengers and proper vision of hall button and hall lanterns.
Figures 8.4.2 to 8.4.6 give acceptable arrangements of lifts in a group with
acceptable space for waiting passengers. More space shall be allowed in front
of the lifts in the main floor than in the upper floors.
(c) It is preferable that the lift lobby is not used as a thoroughfare, but when
absolutely needed the lift lobby shall be wider enough to take into account of
the space for people who are moving.
4.3.4 Location of Machine Room
4.3.4.1 The machine room shall, as far as practicable, be placed immediately above the
lift well.

Figure 8.4.2 Two car arrangement

Figure 8.4.3 Three car arrangement

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Figure 8.4.4 Four car arrangement

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Figure 8.4.5 Six car arrangement

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Figure 8.4.6 Eight car arrangement

4.3.4.2 If a machine room on the lift well is impracticable for architectural or other
reasons, the machine room may be placed below the lift well or in the basement, keeping
adequate safety provisions. If the lift machine room is located in the basement, it shall be
separated from the lift well by a separation wall. Alternatively, machine room less lift
can be considered for installation.
4.3.4.3 High speed lifts with gearless machine shall, in all cases, have machine room
above the lift well.
4.3.4.4 Machine room shall not be located adjacent to or above sleeping rooms (bed
rooms) in residential and hotel buildings; and patients' rooms, intensive care rooms and
operation theatres of hospital/health care buildings.
4.3.5 Structural Considerations
4.3.5.1 Lift well enclosures, lift pits, machine rooms and machine supports, besides
conforming to the essential requirements in Sec 4.2, shall form part of the building
construction and comply with the lift manufacturer's drawings.
4.3.5.2 Machine room
Machine room floor shall be strong enough to support the heaviest component of lift
machinery and shall be designed to carry a load of not less than 500 kg/m2 over the
whole area and also any load which may be imposed thereon by the equipment used in
the machine room or by any reaction from any such equipment during periods of both
normal operation and repair.
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4.3.5.3 The total load on overhead beams and their supporting structural members shall
be assumed to be equal to the dead load of slabs including load of all equipment resting
on the beams plus twice the minimum load suspended from the beams.
4.3.5.4 The deflection of the overhead beams under the minimum static load calculated
1
in accordance with Sec 4.3.5.3 shall not exceed 1500 of the span.
4.3.5.5 Beams at all other floor slabs which correspond to the beam at machine room
floor shall also be made stronger to take the reaction from the guides when the lift is
made to stop consequent to the breaking of the wire ropes or the application of the safety
device.
4.3.5.6 Suitable lifting beams may be provided immediately below the machine room
ceiling for carrying the tackle to facilitate lifting of any heavy part of a heavy lift. For
lower capacity lifts, suitable suspension hooks may be provided.
4.3.5.7 The roof of the machine room shall be strong enough to take up the pulley
which could be used for lifting up parts of the lift machinery for inspection and repair.
4.3.5.8 The equivalent dead loads imposed upon the building by the lift installations
shall be shown on the lift manufacturer's drawing so that the architect/engineer may
make provisions accordingly.
4.3.6 Control System
4.3.6.1 The control of operation of the lift system, leveling, door opening and closing,
response to hall calls etc. shall be fully automatic. All control equipment shall be
efficient and fail-safe.
4.3.6.2 The control system shall be capable of accelerating the car smoothly to full
running speed and stopping the lift with smooth retardation.
4.3.6.3 Variation in speed of the lift between no load and full load conditions shall not
be more than plus or minus five percent. The control system shall be capable of
correcting any tendency to over speed or under speed. The control system shall have
safety device(s) to stop the lift car if its running speed exceeds its rated speed by ten
percent.
4.3.6.4 It shall have facility to level or re-level the lift car within  13 mm. The leveling
system shall be fully automatic and shall correct for over travel or under travel and rope
stretch. The car stopping and leveling system shall be unaffected by external influences
like variation in load, temperature, rope elongation etc.
4.3.6.5 Closing and opening of car doors and landing doors shall be fully automatic and
shall operate in full synchronization with one another. Door opening and closing
operations shall be so controlled as to ensure proper safety of passengers.
4.3.6.6 Door opening and closing time and door hold open time shall be automatically
controlled to get minimum transfer time in any landing. For larger installations, transfer
times shall be independently adjustable to suit the requirements of the building as well as
the characteristics of the traffic.
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4.3.6.7 Independent door closing push button shall be provided in the lift car to allow
instant door closing. Similarly door opening push button shall be provided in the lift car
to reverse the closing motion of the doors or hold them open.
4.3.6.8 When there are conditions that particularly affect the safety of passengers, the
closing of doors shall only be effective by the continuous pressure of push buttons in the
lift car or landings.
4.3.6.9 Each lift shall have key operated switch to transfer from normal passenger
control to a car preference control. During car preference control the operation of the lift
shall be from the car only and the doors shall remain open until a car call is registered for
a floor designation. All landing calls shall be bypassed and car position indicators on the
landings for this lift shall not be illuminated.
4.3.6.10 Provisions shall be made in the control system to take any car out of service
still maintaining the controlled operation of the remaining cars of a group of cars
required for passenger traffic. It is essential that such provision shall not stop the
fireman's control from being operative in the event of the lift being designated as a
fireman's lift.
4.3.6.11 When required, fire switch shall be provided in the control system as per
Sec 4.2.2.2.

4.4 Escalators
4.4.1 General
4.4.1.1 Escalators shall be located in the main line of circulation and in such a way that
most persons entering the building can see it. Care shall be taken to eliminate
interference to the traffic movement.
4.4.1.2 Escalators shall discharge into an open area with no turns or choice of direction
necessary. Ample space for people must be provided at the entry and exit landings of an
escalator, space between the newel and the nearest obstruction in front of the escalator
shall be a minimum of 3 m.
4.4.1.3 If an unloading area is restricted, such restrictions as doors or gates shall be
interlocked with the escalator to insure that the restriction is removed before the escalator
can be run.
4.4.1.4 The escalator shall have provision to run in both upward and downward
directions. However it shall not run in one direction for one trip and reversed for the
next. Starting, stopping or reversal shall be controlled only by an attendant and with the
assurance that no passenger is riding at that time.
4.4.1.5 Minimum head room above the escalator (minimum vertical clearance between
the line of step nosing and lowest edge of ceiling opening) shall not be less than 2.3 m.
4.4.1.6 Near the place of escalator installation, one lift with wheel chair facility shall be
installed to facilitate vertical movement of disabled persons.
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4.4.2 Essential Requirements

4.4.2.1 Angle of incline of the escalator shall not be more than 30⁰∞ from the
horizontal. In particular cases, an angle of incline up to 35⁰ may be permitted for
escalators having a vertical rise not more than 6 m.
4.4.2.2 The speed of the escalator, measured along the incline shall not be more than
0.63 m/s for 30⁰ angle of incline and 0.50 m/s for 35⁰ angle of incline.
4.4.2.3 Balustrades
(a) Escalators shall be provided on each side with solid balustrades. On the step
side (interior panel), the balustrades shall be smooth and substantially flush
except for protective molding parallel to the run of the steps. Vertical
moldings that cover joints of panels shall be properly beveled and shall not
project more than 6.5 mm. Gaps between interior panels of the balustrade
shall not be wider than 4mm.
(b) The width between balustrades, measured on the incline up to a point 680
mm vertically above the nose line of the steps, shall not be less than the width
of the step. It shall not exceed the width of the step by more than 330 mm
with a maximum of 165 mm on either side of the escalator.
(c) There shall be no abrupt changes in the width between the balustrades on the
two sides of the escalator. Where a change in width is unavoidable, such
change shall not exceed 8 percent of the greater width. In changing the
direction of the balustrades resulting from a reduction in width the maximum
allowable angle of change in balustrades shall not exceed 15 degrees from the
line of the escalator travel.
(d) The balustrade interior paneling shall have adequate mechanical strength and
rigidity. When a force of 500 N is applied at an angles on gap greater than 4
mm and no permanent deformation.
(e) The use of glass for balustrade interior panelling is permitted, provided it is
splinter free one layer safety (tempered) glass and has sufficient mechanical
strength and rigidity. The thickness of the glass shall not be less than 6 mm.
4.4.2.4 The clearance on either side of the steps between the steps and the adjacent skirt
guard shall not be more than 5 mm and the sum of the clearances on both sides shall not
be more than 6 mm.
4.4.2.5 Where the intersection of the outside balustrade (deck board) and the ceiling or
soffit is less than 600 mm from the centre line of the handrail, a solid guard shall be
provided in the intersecting angle of the outside balustrade (deck board) and the ceiling
or soffit. The vertical face of the guard shall project at least 360 mm horizontally from
the apex of the angle.
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4.4.2.6 Handrails
(a) Each balustrade shall be provided with a handrail moving in the same
direction and at the same speed as the steps.
(b) Each moving handrail shall extend at normal handrail height not less than
300 mm beyond the line of points of comb plate teeth at the upper and lower
landings.
(c) Hand or finger guards shall be provided at points where the handrails enter
the balustrade.
(d) The horizontal distance between the centre lines of two handrails, measured
on the incline, shall not exceed the width between the balustrades by more
than 150 mm, with a maximum of 75 mm on either side of the escalator.
4.4.2.7 Step treads
(a) The depth of any step tread in the direction of travel shall not be less than 400
mm and the rise between treads shall not be more than 220 mm.
(b) The maximum clearance between step treads on the horizontal run shall be 4
mm.
(c) The tread surface of each step shall be slotted in a direction parallel to the
travel of the steps. Each slot shall not be more than 6.5 mm wide and not be
less than 9.5 mm deep; and the distance from centre to centre of adjoining
slots shall not be more than 9.5 mm.
(d) Safety provision shall be installed in the system to stop the escalator when
anything is stuck in the clearance between the step tread and the skirting.
4.4.2.8 Landings
Landings shall be made of anti-slip material.
4.4.2.9 Comb plates

There shall be comb plates at the upper and lower landings of every escalator. The comb
plate teeth shall be meshed with and set into the slots of the tread surface. Comb plates
shall be adjustable vertically. Safety provision shall be installed in the comb plate
assembly so that the safety contact stops the escalator when anything is caught between
the comb plate and the step.

4.4.2.10 Trusses

The truss shall be designed to sustain the dead and live loads of the steps and running
gear in operation safely. In the event of failure of the track system it shall retain the
running gear in its guides.
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4.4.2.11 Step wheel tracks

These shall be designed to prevent displacement of steps and running gear if a step chain
breaks.

4.4.2.12 Rated load

The escalator shall be selected in such a way that it does not exceed its rated load during
operation. The rated load in kilogram on an escalator shall be computed by the following
formula:
Rated load 0 .27WA kg

Where,

= width between the balustrades, mm ; and

= horizontal distance between the upper and lower comb plate teeth , (m).

4.4.2.13 Design factor of safety

The factor of safety based on static load shall be at least the following:

(i) Trusses and all structural members including tracks 5

(ii) Driving machine parts:

Made of steel or bronze 8

Made of cast iron and other materials 10

(iii) Power-transmission members 10

(iv) Step chain composed of cast-steel links thoroughly annealed 20

4.4.2.14 Driving machine, motor and brake

(a) The driving machine shall be connected to main drive shaft by toothed
gearing, a coupling, or a chain.

(b) An electric motor shall not drive more than one escalator.

(c) Each escalator shall be provided with an electrically released, mechanically

applied brake capable of stopping the up or down travelling escalator with
any load up to the rated load. The brake shall be located either on the driving
machine or on the main drive shaft. Where a chain is used to connect the
driving machine to the main drive shaft, a brake shall be provided on this
shaft. It is not required that this brake be of the electrically released type if an
electrically released brake is provided on the driving machine.
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(d) The braking system shall have provision to bring the escalator automatically
to a smooth stop in the event of failure of electrical power or mechanical
parts.
(e) Speed Governor: A speed governor shall be provided, the operation of which
shall automatically shut down the escalator in case of over speed or under
speed, and prevent reversal of direction (up or down).
(f) Adequate illumination shall be provided at all landings, at the comb plates
and completely down all stair ways.
(g) An emergency stop switch shall be located near the comb plate or in some
obtrusive location.
(h) All machinery spaces shall have access doors or panels for inspection and
maintenance. These panels shall remain locked to prevent unauthorized
access.
(i) Reasonable ventilation shall be provided in machinery spaces.

4.4.2.15 Escalator capacity

(a) For normal peak period, the recommended handling capacity for design
purposes shall be taken as 3200 to 6400 persons per hour depending upon the
width of the escalator.
(b) The number of persons that may be theoretically carried by the escalator in 1
hour can be calculated as follows :
(i) For determination of theoretical capacity it Is assumed that one step with an
average depth of 0.4 m can carry 1 person for step width of 0.6 m, 1.5 persons
for a step width of 0.8 m and two persons for step width of 1 m.
(ii) The theoretical capacity = 3600 × ( v × k)/0.4

Where,
v = rated speed of escalator in m/s
k = 1, 1.5 or 2 for step width of 0.6 m, 0.8 m and 1 m respectively.

4.5 Moving Walks

4.5.1 Essential Requirements

4.5.1.1 Angle of incline of moving walks shall be no more than 15o. A moving walk
may have sloping entrance and exit or level entrance and exit.
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4.5.1.2 The operating speeds of moving walk at different inclinations and different
entrance and exit conditions shall not be more than those given in Table 8.4.10
Table 8.4.10: Operating Speeds of Moving Walk (Based on 1000 mm Nominal Tread
Width)*

Incline of Ramp on Slope Maximum Speed with Maximum Speed with

Level Entrance and Exit Sloping Entrance and Exit
(m/s) (m/s)

0 to 3⁰ 0.9 0.9
Over 3 to 5⁰ 0.9 0.8
Over 5 to 8⁰ 0.9 0.7
Over 8 to 12⁰ 0.7 0.65
Over 12 to 15⁰ 0.7 0.63
* Higher tread width may be allowable on horizontal runs.

4.5.2 Balustrades
(a) Moving walks shall be provided on each side with solid balustrades. On the
tread way side the balustrades shall be smooth and substantially flush.
(b) The width between balustrades, measured up to a point 680 mm vertically above
the tread way, shall not be less than the width of the tread way. It shall not
exceed the width of the tread way by more than 330 mm with a maximum of
165 mm on either side of the moving walk.
(c) There shall be no abrupt changes in width between the balustrades on the two
sides of the moving walk. Where a change in width is unavoidable, such change
shall not exceed 8 percent of the greater width. In changing the direction of the
balustrades resulting from a reduction in width the maximum allowable angle of
change in balustrades shall not exceed 15o from line of moving walk travel.
4.5.3 Handrails
4.5.3.1 Each balustrade shall be provided with a handrail moving in the same direction
and at the same speed as the tread way. Only one handrail may be allowed in a moving
walk when the slope of the walkway does not exceed 3⁰, operating speed is less than 0.35
m/s or the width is no more than 530 mm.
4.5.3.2 Each moving handrail shall extend at normal handrail height not less than 300
mm beyond the line of points of comb plate teeth at the upper and lower landings.
4.5.3.3 Hand or finger guards shall be provided at the point where the handrails enter
the balustrade.
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4.5.3.4 The horizontal distance between the centre lines of two handrails shall not
exceed the width between the balustrades by more than 150 mm with a maximum of 75
mm on either side of the moving walk.
4.5.4 Tread Way
4.5.4.1 The tread surface of the tread way shall be slotted in a direction parallel to the
direction of travel.
4.5.4.2 The clearance on either side of the tread way between the tread way and the
adjacent skirt guard shall not be more than 5 mm and the sum of the clearances on both
sides shall not be more than 6 mm. Safety provisions shall be kept in the system to stop
the moving walk when anything is stuck in the clearance between the tread way and the
adjacent skirt guard.
4.5.5 Landings
Landings shall be made of anti-slip material.
4.5.6 Comb Plates
4.5.6.1 There shall be comb plates at the entrance and exit of each moving walk. The
comb plate teeth shall be meshed with and set into the slots in the tread surface. Safety
provision shall be installed in the comb plate assembly so that the safety contact stops the
moving walk when anything is caught between the comb plate and the tread.
4.5.6.2 An emergency stop switch shall be located near the comb plate or at some
obtrusive location.
4.5.6.3 Adequate illumination shall be provided at comb plates.

4.6 Energy Conservation

4.6.1 General
Lifts, escalators and moving walks shall be designed and installed for efficient use of
energy herein provided.
4.6.2 Equipment and Controls
4.6.2.1 Lift
All lifts shall be equipped with necessary sensors and controls to reduce energy usage.
For this purpose following features shall be included in the lift system:
(a) AC Variable-Voltage and Variable-Frequency (ACVVVF) drives for the car and
door shall be used.
(b) Energy efficient lamps shall be used inside the car and for displays.
(c) The lifts shall operate in standby mode during off-peak periods.
(d) The power side of the lift controller and other operating equipment such as car
lights, display lights and ventilation fans shall be switched off when the lift has
been inactive for more than five minutes.
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4.6.2.2 Escalator
All Escalators shall be equipped with necessary sensors and controls to reduce energy
usage. For this purpose following features shall be included in the lift system:
(a) The escalator shall reduce speed and operate at lower speed when there is no
passenger on the escalator for a period of a maximum of three (03) minutes.
(b) The escalator shall shut down when no activity has been detected for a period of
a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes.

4.7 Inspection and Certification

4.7.1 All new lifts, escalators and moving walks, after installation, shall be inspected
and tested by the Authority before these are put into normal services. These shall not be
brought into use unless the Authority is satisfied that the installations have been carried
out as per provisions of this Code and tests indicate that all the safety devices operate
satisfactorily. It shall be unlawful to operate any lift, escalator or moving walk without a
current certificate of inspection issued by the Authority. Certificates shall not be issued
when the conveyance is posted as unsafe pursuant to Sec 4.7.7.
4.7.2 All electrical lines, control lines and earthings of lift, escalator and moving walk
systems shall be tested to determine whether these have been installed properly to meet
the requirements of the machine and as per provisions of Chapter 1.
4.7.3 Testing: Tests shall be carried out to determine the operational and safety
conditions of lifts, escalators and moving walks in accordance with the provisions of the
sections as under:
4.7.3.1 Lift
Tests shall be conducted to ascertain that
(a) the motor, brake control equipment and car leveling mechanism function
properly,
(b) the door operation is proper and door locking devices function properly,
(c) the car raises and lowers rated load,
(d) the car achieves at least the rated speed,
(e) the lift motor can be overloaded up to a minimum of 10% above the rated
capacity,
(f) the safety gear stops the car with the rated load in case of over speed and/or over
travel etc.,
(g) the buffers function properly, and
(h) the safety gear operate and keeps operation of the lift suspended in case of the
lift car is loaded above its maximum capacity.
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4.7.3.2 Escalator and moving walk
Tests on escalators and moving walks shall be conducted to ascertain that
(a) the automatic control device functions properly and brings the escalator to a
smooth stop in case of failure of any mechanical parts or electrical power,
(b) the automatic safety protection for over speed, under speed and direction
reversal functions properly
(c) safety devices function properly and stops the escalator or moving walk when
anything is caught between the comb plate and the treads or the skirting and the
treads.
(d) the handrail and steps or tread way travel at exactly the same speed.
4.7.4 A lift, escalator or moving walk, in which repair and/or maintenance work has
been carried out shall also be put to the relevant tests as provided for in Sec 4.7.3.
4.7.5 After proper testing, the Authority shall issue certificate regarding suitability of
the lift, escalator or moving walk for normal or regular service. A lift, escalator or
moving walk shall be allowed to work only on issuance of this certificate.
4.7.6 The lift, escalator or moving walk shall be inspected periodically to ensure
safety.
4.7.7 When an inspection reveals an unsafe condition and the Authority finds that the
unsafe condition endangers human life, the Authority shall cause to be placed on such
lift, escalator or moving walk, in a conspicuous place, a notice stating that such
conveyance is unsafe. The owner shall see to it that such notice of unsafe condition is
legibly maintained where placed by the Authority. The Authority shall also issue an
order in writing to the owner requiring repairs or alterations to be made to such
conveyance necessary to render it safe and may order the operation thereof discontinued
until the repairs or alterations are made or the unsafe conditions are removed. A posted
notice of unsafe conditions shall be removed only by the Authority and when satisfied
that the unsafe conditions have been corrected.

4.8 Operation and Maintenance

4.8.1 The owner shall be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of each
lift, escalator or moving walk installation and shall cause periodic inspections, tests and
maintenance to be made on such conveyances as required in this Section.
4.8.2 The lift, escalator or moving walk shall receive regular cleaning and lubrication
of relevant parts, and adjustment and adequate servicing by authorized competent
persons at such intervals as the type of equipment and frequency of service demand. In
order that the lift, escalator or moving walk installation is maintained at all times in a
safe condition, a proper maintenance schedule shall be drawn up in consultation with the
machine manufacturer which shall be strictly followed.
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4.8.3 In case of lift, periodic examination of wire ropes, components of landing and
car doors, door interlocking mechanism, brakes, gears, components of safety gears,
guides, rollers, channels etc. shall be carried out as recommended by the manufacturer. In
no case shall the interval between such inspections exceed six months.

4.8.4 Grooves of drums, sheaves and pulleys of lifts shall also be examined when
rope replacement is made. If necessary, the drums, sheaves or pulleys shall be properly
re-machined.

4.8.5 In case of escalators and moving walks, periodic examination of balustrades,

handrail, tread way, tread way interconnection, comb plates speed governor, drives,
chains, non-reversal device, brakes, gears etc. shall be carried out as recommended by
the manufacturer, but in no case the interval shall exceed six months.

4.8.6 Sundry Precautions

4.8.6.1 Adequate precaution shall be taken to guard against any possibility of a lift
being operated by unauthorized persons. Precautions shall also be taken to prevent a lift
from being operated by any person when it is not intended for use.

4.8.6.2 No person shall remain in the pit while the lift is working. Adequate precautions
shall be taken to protect persons working in the pit from accidental contact with the
counter weight.

4.8.6.3 While the lift is under examination or repairs, suitable steps shall be taken to
ensure that the lift is not operated inadvertently by a person in such a manner as may
endanger the safety of persons working in the lift.

4.8.6.4 No such explosive or other inflammable material shall be carried in the lift car
as may endanger the safety of persons and property.

4.9 Related Appendix

Appendix L Format for Particulars of Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks.