Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts - Part 72: Firefighters lifts

A lift in conformity with EN 81: Part 1 and Part 2 are designated to have additional protection with controls and signals. It is to be used under the direct control of the fire service, for fighting a fire or evacuation and located in a protected environment. This Standard is part of EN 81 series of Standards. This European Standard deals with the significant hazards (see clause4) pertinent to lifts, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer and installers, in view of the needs of the firefighters.