This part of BS 8486 specifies one means of determining compliance
with the provisions for examination, testing and recording results for
new electric lifts specified in BS EN 81-1:1998, before being put into
service.
This part of BS 8486 does not cover the following types of lift or lift
equipment:
a) positive drive lifts by use of drum and ropes;
b) positive drive lifts by use of sprocket and chains;
c) rack and pinion lifts conforming to DD 222;
d) hydraulic lifts conforming to BS EN 81-2;
NOTE 1 Hydraulic lifts are covered in BS 8486-2.
e) Programmable Electronic Systems in Safety Related Applications
for Lifts (PESSRAL).
NOTE 2 Due to the varied nature of such equipment the
manufacturers of these systems should provide full details of the
means by which it can be tested. Since on site testing might not be
practical or possible, this may be verification of design as certified by
the party responsible for quality assurance under the Lifts
Regulations 1997 [1].
This part of BS 8486 also specifies a means of determining compliance
with the provisions for examination and testing of electric lifts specified
in:
1) BS EN 81-28:2003;
2) BS EN 81-70:2003;
3) BS EN 81-71:2005;
4) BS EN 81-72:2003;
5) BS EN 81-73:2005.