The examinations and tests in BS 8486-9:2018 are intended to be applied prior to placing a lift into service for first use. Attention is drawn to the implications of testing when the lift is in beneficial use by builders or on any temporary supplies.

Within BS EN 81-73:2016 there are certain requirements relating to the building into which the lift is installed. Since these requirements relate to elements of the building and building design, rather than the lift, it is not generally expected that they will be examined or tested. It is assumed that these items have been verified by the building owner/designer. However, it might be necessary to confirm that the items have been addressed by the persons responsible before the lift can be placed into service.


Cross References:
BS EN 81-73:2016
BS EN 81-20:2014
BS 8486-3:2017
BS EN ISO 7010
BS 8486-2
BS 7255
BS 8486-8
BS 8486-1
BS 8486-6
BS 8486-7
BS 8486-4
BS 8486-5
BS 8486-10


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