Standards
U.S. DOJ Adopts New ADA Accessibility Standards
An overview of recently adopted regulations and their impact on vertical-transportation accessibility On July 26, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) adopted the Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act...
European Lift Standard EN 81 Improves Safety
A look at how EN 81 has harmonized critical regulations aimed at improving safety throughout the European Union by Dipl.-Ing (FH) Werner Rau Standards guarantee that various lift types (configurations)...
Certification of Doors According to Safety and Fire Rating Standards: A Worldwide Perspective
Already accepted in many countries, the acceptance of safety and fire rating standards is growing. Shared rules and codes enable continuous improvements and increasing safety levels for lift installations. Safety...
Three Steps toward Energy-Efficient Lift Systems
Certification of Lifts per VDI 4707 The energy consumed by lifts makes up a considerable part of a building’s total energy costs, making energy-efficient lift systems more and more significant....
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