This standard specifies the safety rules, dimensions, and functional requirements for permanently installed, power-operated inclined lifting platforms. It is intended for use by persons with impaired mobility, covering aspects like platform size for wheelchair users, drive systems, safety devices, and controls for installations on stairs or inclined surfaces.
Specifies safety requirements for permanently installed inclined lifting platforms for persons with impaired mobility.
Quick Reference Values
Maximum rated speed0.15 m/s
Minimum rated load225 kg
Minimum platform width for wheelchair user (straight through)800 mm
Minimum platform length for wheelchair user (straight through)1250 mm
Maximum inclination of guide-rails45 degrees
Minimum safety factor for suspension ropes12
Minimum height of protection on the platform sides1100 mm
Practical Notes
Ensure the staircase or wall structure is strong enough to support the loads from the guide rails and the operating platform.
Verify clear landing space is available at both top and bottom of the travel path for safe maneuvering of a wheelchair.
Pay close attention to the specified clearances between moving parts and any fixed obstacles to prevent shearing or crushing hazards.