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SINGAPORE STANDARD
(ICS 91.140.90)
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR

Installation, operation and
maintenance of electric
passenger and goods lifts
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ISBN 9971-67-824-1
This Singapore Standard was approved by the Electrical Industry Practice Committee on behalf of the
Standards Council of Singapore on 28 September 2000.
First published, December 1971

First revision, April 1974
Second revision. April 1979
Third revision. 2000
The Electrical Industry Practice Committee appointed by the Standards Council consists of the
following members:
Name Organisation
Chairman : Mr Soh Siew Cheong Standards Council

Secretary : Mr Dennis Chew Singapore Productivity and Standards Board
Members : Assoc Prof Chang Che Sau National University of Singapore
Mr Foo Kong Deen Singapore Electrical Trades Association
Mr Goh Eng Kee Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Mr Ho Fui Chan Housing & Development Board
Mr Ho Sou Weng Singapore Polytechnic
Mr Hor Siew Kee Temasek Polytechnic
Er. N P Karthigayan Institution of Engineers Singapore
Mr Bernard Koh Institute of Technical Education
Mr Leong Kok Yeong Association of Consulting Engineers, Singapore
Mr Samuel Ong Bor Swee Singapore Electrical Contractors Association
Mr Pang Toh Kang PWD Corporation Pte Ltd
Mr Tan Sing Ong Jurong Town Corporation
Assoc Prof Teo Cheng Yu Nanyang Technological University
Mr Wan Fook Sing Singapore Contractors Association Limited
Mr Yeo Yek Seng Public Utilities Board
The Technical Committee appointed by the Electrical Industry Practice Committee and responsible for
the preparation of this standard consists of representatives from the following organisations:
Name Organisation
Chairman : Mr Cheah Sin Chee PWD Corporation Pie Ltd

Secretary : Mr Dennis Chew Singapore Productivity and Standards Board
Members : Mr Chin Tam Wan Fujitec Singapore Corporation Ltd
Mr Peter Lock GET Pie Ltd
Mr Gilbert Lum Shuet Meng Hitachi Elevator Engineering (S) Pte Ltd
Mr Ng Tong Leng Oeparfmentof Industrial Safety
Mr Phuah Cheng Kok Otis Elevator Company (S) Pie Ltd
Mr Johnson See Institution of Engineers Singapore
Mr Sitoh Yih Liang Singapore Institute of Architects
Mr Swee Mong Kooi Housing & Development Board
Maj Christopher Tan Eng Kiong Singapore Civil Defence Force
Er. Tan Lai Siong Association of Consulting, Engineers
Members : Mr Tan Lee Heng Singapore Productivity and Standards Board
Mr Wang Hee Weng Power Supply Ltd
Mr Wong Twee Tyu General Electric Company of Singapore Pte Ltd
Mr Yeo Ann Cheong Singapore Lift and Escalator Contractors and
Manufacturers Association
Co-o ted
~ e m g e r s : Mr Kok Peng Koon lndividual Capacity
Mr Wong Boon Kong lndividual Capacity
Two Working Groups were set up by the Technical Committee to assist in the preparation of this
standard. They are as follows :
Working Group 1 : Comparison of standards requirements using IS0 11071-1 : 1990
Name Organisation
Convenor : Mr Wong Boon Kong Otis Elevator Company (S) Pte Ltd
Members : Mr Henry Chan Kone Elevator Pte Ltd
Mr Chong Yam Haeng Schindler Lifts (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Mr Kok Peng Koon Otis Elevator Company (S) Pte Ltd
Mr Johnson See Institute of Engineers Singapore
Maj Christopher Tan Eng Kiong Singapore Civil Defence Force
Er. Yeo Tiong Hong Housing & Development Board
Working Group 2 : Technical editing of the standard
Name Organisation
Convenor : Mr Cheah Sin Chee PWD Corporation Pte Ltd

Members : Mr Chin Tam Wan Fujitec Singapore Corporation Ltd
Mr Kok Peng Koon Individual Capacity
Er. Yeo Tiong Hong Housing & Development Board
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Contents
Page
Foreword 6
CODE OF PRACTICE
Scope and purpose 7

Definitions and terminology 7
Lift well 15
Lift machine room 18
Landing doors 19
Car 20
Counterweights 23
Suspension, compensation and overspeed protection 25
Guide rails, buffers and final limit switches 28
Clearances and runbys 32
Lift machine 34
Electric installations and appliances 35
Emergency operations for lifts 37
Energy conservation 39
Interferences 39
Type test requirements 39
ANNEXES
A Rules and regulations 40

B Exchange of information 41
C Inspection and tests of lift 43
D Periodic maintenance and examination 48
E General illustration 49
F Measurement of car platform areas 50
TABLES
1 Rated loading capacity 24

2 Maximum and minimum stopping distances for progressive guide clamp type of
safety gear 28
3 Minimum oil buffer stroke 30
FIGURES
1 Typical lifl installation 49

2 Measurement of car platform areas 50
Foreword
This Code of Practice is a revision of Singapore Standard CP 2 : 1979. It was prepared by the
Technical Committee for the Code of Practice for Installation. Operation and Maintenance of Electric
Passenger and Goods Lifts under the direction of the Electrical Industry Practice Committee. This
Code was first published as Singapore Standard 51 : 1971 in December 1971.
The Committee formed a Working Group to compare CP 2 with other major national standards using
IS0 TR 1171-1. This would benchmark the requirements of CP 2 to that of these standards. In
addition, a Working Group was formed to edit the revised draft to ensure consistency of temls used.
The Committee noted the developments in lifts which do not require a machine room. As the
development of an appropriate standard to cater for such an installation will take some time, the
Committee recommends EC Lift Directive 951161CE as a reference.
The Committee also considered the need for ascending car overspeed protection. The Committee felt
that solutions presently available are too limited to warrant its provision and recommends its inclusion
at the next review.
In preparing this revision, reference was made to the following publications :
1. EN 81 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts

Part 1 : 1998 Electric lifts
2. lSOrrR 11071 Comparison of worldwide lift safety standards

Part 1 : 1990 Electric lifts (elevators)
Tables 1, 2 and 3 and subclause 8.2.4 were extracted from ASME A17.1 - 1996 "Safety code for
elevators and escalators" by permission of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (All rights
rese~ed).
Acknowledgement is made for the use of information from the above publications,
NOTE
Singapore Standards are subject to periodic review to keep abreast of technological changes and new
technical developments. The revisions of Singapore Standards are announced through the issue of
either amendment slips or revised editions.
2. Compliance with a Singapore Standard does not exempt users from legal obligations.
Code of practice for installation, operation and maintenance of
electric passenger and goods lifts
1 Scopeand purpose
This Code shall apply to the design, construction, installation, testing, inspection, operation and
maintenance of permanently installed new electric lifts, with traction drive, serving defined landing
levels, having a car designed for the transportation of persons or persons and goods, suspended by
ropes and moving between guide rails inclined not more than 15'to the vertical.
It does not apply to :
Lifts used solely for erecting, demolishing, altering or repairing buildings;
Orchestral and stage lifts;
Stacking machines and similar portable appliances;
Conveyors used for the handling of materials and goods, such as swing tray lifts, bucket
conveyors and similar appliances;
Skip-hoists;
Wharf ramps;
Amusement devices;
Mine lifts;
Hillside inclined lifts;
Paternosters;
Sewice lifts (Dumbwaiters);
Vehicle lifts, home lifts and stair lifts;
However, this standard may be usefully taken as a basis.
1.2 The purpose of this Code is to establish uniformity in lift engineering practice in the Republic
of Singapore. The Code is framed in such a manner as to ensure safety of life and limb.
NOTE - The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed at the end of the standard.
2 Definitions and terminology

For the purpose of this Singapore Standard, the following definitions apply :
2.1 Alteration
Any modification or addition to the equipment other than repairs or replacements.

2.2 Annunciator, car
A device installed in the car which gives visual indication of the landings at which a landing call button
or call registering device has been actuated.
2.3 Apron
Smooth vertical part extending downwards from the sill of the landing or car entrance.
2.4 Automatic rescue device (ARD)
A battery-operateddevice which will bring the car to the nearest landing and open the lift landing and
car doors in the event of power failure.
2.5 Brake, electro-mechanical
A brake, consisting of a friction shoe or shoes applied to a brake drum or disc, by means of springs
and electrically released.
2.6 Buffer
A device designed to stop a descending car or counterweight beyond its normal limit of travel by
storing or by absorbing and dissipating the kinetic energy of the descending car or counterweight.
2.6.1 Buffer, oil
A buffer using oil as a working medium which absorbs and dissipates the kinetic energy of the
descending car or counterweight.
2.6.1.1 Oil buffer stroke
The oil-displacing movement of the buffer plunger or piston excluding the travel of the buffer-plunger
accelerating device.
2.6.2 Buffer, spring
A buffer which stores in the spring the kinetic energy of the descending car or counterweight
2.6.2.1 Spring buffer load rating
The load required to compress the spring by an amount equal to its stroke.
2.6.2.2 Spring buffer stroke
The distance the contact end of the spring can move under a compressive load until all the spring
coils are essentially in contact.
2.7 Bumper
A device, other than an oil or spring buffer designed to stop a descending car or counterweight
beyond its normal limit of travel by absorbing the impact.
2.8 Car
The load-carrying unit including its platform, car frame, enclosure and car door or gate.
2.9 Car enclosure
The top and the walls of the car resting on and attached to the car platform.
2.10 Car frame, sling
The supporting frame or sling to which the car platform, upper and lower sets of guide shoes, car
safety and the hoisting ropes or hoisting rope sheaves are attached.
2.10.1 Car sling, overslung
A car sling to which the hoisting rope fastenings or hoisting rope sheaves are attached to the
crosshead or top member of the car frame.
2.10.2 Car sling, underslung
A car sling to which the hoisting rope fastenings or hoisting rope sheaves are attached at or below the
car platform.
2.1 1 Car platform
The structure which forms the floor of the car on which the load is supported.
2.12 Clearance, car b o t t o m
The clear vertical distance from the lift well pit floor to the lowest part beneath the car platform when
the car rests on its fully compressed buffer(s). Guide shoes, safety jaw assemblies, platform aprons
or guards shall be ignored.
2.13 Clearance, car top
The shortest vertical distance between the car crosshead and the nearest part of the overhead
structure or any other obstruction when the car is level with the top terminal landing.
2.14 Clearance, counterweight top
The shortest vertical distance between any part of the counterweight structure and the nearest part of
the overhead structure or any other obstruction when the car is level with the bottom terminal landing.
2.15 Compensating chains
The chains attached to the bottom of the car platform and to the counterweight frame for the purpose
of counteracting the out of balance weight of the hoisting ropes.
2.16 Compensating ropes
The wire ropes attached to the bottom of the car platform and to the counterweight frame via a
compensating rope sheave in the lift well pit for the purpose of counteracting the out of balance weight
of the hoisting ropes.
2.16.1 Compensating rope sheave switch
A device which will automatically cut off the electric power to the lift motor and brake when the
compensating rope sheave reaches its upper or lower limit of travel.
2.17 Control
The system which regulates the starting, stopping, acceleration, speed, retardation and direction of
travel of the lift.
2.18 Controller
A device or group of devices which serves to control in some pre-determined manner the apparatus to
which it is connected.
2.19 Counterweight
A weight or series of weights to counter-balance the weight of the lift car and part of the rated load,
2.20 Designated floor
A floor that has minimum fire hazard and pre-selected for the homing of passenger lifts, and where
people can escape to safety form the lift landing door.
2.21 Door, car or landing
The movable portion(s) of the car or lift well entrance which close the opening, providing access to the
car or landing. It consists of one or more panels, which may be equipped with a vision panel.
2.21.1 Centre-openlng door
A horizontally sliding door consisting of two or more panels so arranged that the panels open away
from each other simultaneously.
2.21.2 Multiple panel side-opening door
A horizontally sliding door consisting of two or more panels so arranged that the panels open all to
one side with different speeds such that all panels reach the fully-open position simultaneously.
2.21.3 Single panel side-opening door
A horizontally sliding door consisting of a single door panel which moves to one side.
2.21.4 Vertical bi-parting door
A vertically sliding door consisting of two or more panels so arranged that the panels or groups of
panels open away from each other simultaneously.
2.21.5 Vertical up sliding door
A vertically sliding door which opens upwards. The door panel is usually counter-balanced.
2.21.6 Emergency access door
An access door provided in the lift well for emergency or maintenance purposes.
2.22 Door closer

A device which closes a landing door by means of a spring or by gravity.
2.23 Door operator
A power-operated device for opening and closing doors.
2.24 Door contact, electric

An electrical switch or contact operated by the movement of the door.
2.25 Electro-mechanical door interlock
A device which combines in one unit an electric door contact and a mechanical lock, the operation of
one is dependent on the other.
2.26 Floor levelling device
A device which will move the car at a reduced speed within the levelling zone towards the landing
only, and stop it automatically at the landing.
2.27 Floor-selector, or selector
A device forming a part of the controller in an automatic lift which is designed to operate controls
causing the lift to stop at required landings.
A switch or a series of switches arranged to stop the lift automatically at or near any pre-selected
landing.
2.29 Geared machine
A lift machine in which the motive power is transmitted to the driving sheave from the motor via
reduction gearing.
2.30 Gearless machine
A lift machine in which the motive power is transmitted to the driving sheave from the motor without
intermediate reduction gearing and has the brake drum and driving sheave mounted directly on the
motor shaft.
2.31 Guide rails
The members used to constrain the movement of a lift car or counterweight,
2.32 Guide rail brackets
The part of a guide rail fixing which carries the rail clips and serves to secure the rails to the building
or structure.
2.33 Guide rail fixing
The complete assembly comprising the guide rail bracket, clips and serves to secure the rails to the
building or structure.
2.34 Guide shoes
An attachment to the car frame or counterweight frame for the purpose of guiding the movement of
the car or counterweight along the direction of the guide rails either in the form of tyred rollers or
sliding guide shoes.
2.35 Lift well (Hoistway)
The fixed structure consisting of a shaft way for the travel of one or more lifts.
2.36 Landing
The portion of the floor, balcony or platform of a building or structure used to receive and discharge
passengers or goods or both into and from a lift car.
2.37 Landing call button
A button fitted at a lift landing either for calling the lift car or for actuating the call indicator or
annunciator,
2.38 Landing zone
The distance above and below a landing within which the lift car and landing door can be opened
together.
2.39 Levelling zone
The limited distance above or below a lift landing within which the levelling device may cause
movement of the car towards the landing.
2.40 Lift machine
That part of a lift comprising the motor, reduction gear (if any), brake and sheaves by which the lift car
is raised or lowered.
2.41 Lift, passenger
A lift primarily used to carry persons. This include a hospital bed lift.
2.42 Lift, goods (Freight)
A lift, primarily used to carry goods, but in which only the attendant and the persons required to load
and unload the goods are permitted to ride.
2.43 Lift, service (Dumbwaiter)
Permanent lifting appliance sewing defined landing levels, comprising a car, the interior of which is
inaccessible to persons on account of its dimensions and means of construction, running at least
partially between rigid guides which are vertical or whose inclination to the vertical is less than 15".
To satisfy the condition of inaccessibility, the car dimensions do not exceed
(a) floor area - 1 m2
(b) depth - 1m
(c) height - 1.2 m
A height greater than 1.2 m is permissible however, if the car comprises several permanent
compartments, each of which satisfies the above requirements.
2.44 Lift, fire
A lift designated and made available for the exclusive use of fire-fighters during emergency by the
ooeration of the fire lift switch.
2.45 Lift, observation
An observation lift is a passenger lift designed to permit exterior viewing by passengers, while the car
is travelling, through large transparent panels. Depending on architectural design, the lifl may run in a
well that is mainly open or has a shroud incorporating correspondingly large transparent panels.
Observation lifts may be installed inside or outside a building.
2.46 Lift pit
The space in the lift well below the lowest landing served.
2.47 Operation
The mode or sequence in which the movement of a lift is controlled.
2.47.1 Car switch operation
Operation wherein the movement and direction of travel of the car are directly and solely under the
control of the operator by means of a manually operated car switch or continuous-pressure buttons in
the car.
2.47.2 Single automatic operation
Automatic operation by means of one button in the car for each landing level served and one button at
each landing, so arranged that if any car or landing button has been actuated, the actuation of any
other car or landing operating button will have no effect on the operation of the car until the response
to the first button has been completed.
2.47.3 Selective collective automatic operation
Automatic operation by means of one button in the car for each landing level sewed and by up-and-
down buttons at the landings, wherein all stops registered by the momentary actuation of the car
buttons are made in the order in which the landings are reached in each direction of travel after the
buttons have been actuated. With this type of operation all "up" landing calls are answered when the
car is travelling in up direction and all "down" landing calls are answered when the car is travelling in
the down direction, except in the case of the uppermost or lowermost calls which are answered as
soon as they are reached irrespective of the direction of travel of the car.
2.47.4 Group supervisory automatic operation
Automatic operation of two or more non-attendant lifts equipped with power-operated car and landing
doors. The operation of the cars is co-ordinated by a supe~isorycontrol system including automatic
dispatching means whereby selected cars at designated floors automatically close their doors and
proceed on their trips in a regulated manner.
2.47.5 Dual control
A method of control whereby automatic control or car switch control may be used alternatively but not
simultaneously.
2.48 Overspeed governor
An automatic device which brings the lifl to rest by operating the safety gear in the event of the speed
in a descending direction exceeding a pre-determined limit.
2.49 Public building
A building or part thereof used or constructed or adapted to be used as a shop, office, hospital or
place of public resort, not being a church, chapel, mosque, temple or other place where public
worship is or religious ceremonies are performed.
2.50 Rated load (Capacity)
The load which the lift car is designed and installed to lifl at the rated speed.
2.51 Rated speed
The speed of the car for which the equipment has been built.
2.52 Retiring cam
A device which is electrically controlled to unlock the door inter-lock when the car is within the landing
zone.
2.53 Rope, governor
Wire rope with at least one end fastened to the safety activating means or governor rope releasing
carrier, passing over and driving the governor sheave, and providing continuous information on the
speed and direction of the car or countemeight.
2.54 Rope, hoisting (Suspension)
Wire rope used to raise and lower a lifl car or its counterweight or both.
2.55 Runby, bottom car
The vertical distance between the car buffer striker plate and the striking surface of the car buffer
when the car is level with the bottom landing.
2.56 Runby, bottom counterweight

The vertical distance between the counterweight buffer striker plate and the striking surface of the
counterweight buffer when the car floor is level with the top landing.
2.57 Safety gear
A mechanical device attached to the car or counterweight or both, designed to stop and to hold the
car or counterweight to the guide rails when the speed governor is actuated in the event of overspeed
of the car or counterweight.
2.58 Traction sheave
A rope wheel, the rim of which is grooved to receive the hoisting ropes but to which the ropes are not
rigidly attached and by means of which power is transmitted from the lifl machine to the hoisting
ropes.
2.59 Terminal slow-down device
A device to slow down and stop the lifl at terminal floors in the event the normal selector control fails
to operate. The operation of the terminal slow-down is independent of the normal terminal stopping
device.
2.60 Terminal over-travel limit
A device to stop the lift when the car has passed a terminal landing if for any reason the terminal
slow-down device fails to function.
2.61 Travel
The distance between the bottom and top lift landings sewed.
3 Lift well
3.1 No equipment except that forming a part of the lift or necessary for its maintenance shall be
installed in the lifl well. The supply mains to the lift machine room should be installed outside the lift
well.
3.2 When the distance between consecutive landing doorsills exceeds 11 m, intermediate
emergency doors shall be provided, such that the distance between sills is not more than 11 m. The
emergency doors shall conform to the following :
They shall be at least 760 mm wide and 2 m high (clear opening);
They shall be easily accessible and free from fixed obstructions;
They shall be either of the horizontally sliding or swinging single section type, irrespective of
the type of door installed at the other landings;
They shall be self-closing and self-locking and shall be marked in letters not less than 50 mm
high,
"DANGER, LIFT WELL".
They shall be provided with a landing door lock which can be unlocked only from the landing
side through the use of a key. The lock shall not be unlocked by any key which will open any
other lock or device used for any other purpose in the building.
The key shall be kept where it is accessible only to authorised persons;
Each door shall be provided with an electrical contact the opening of which will render the lift
inoperative;
3.3 The internal surface of lifts walls, as far as is practicable, shall be kept flush and so designed
to minirnise accumulation and circulation of dust. Any projections extending inwards from the general
surface of the enclosure at or near the openings or landings shall be bevelled to an angle not less
than 60' to the horizontal by means of cement rendering or other fire-resisting materials.
3.4 The material of construction shall be non-combustible and shall not be such that it might give
off harmful gases or fumes in case of fire.
3.5 Fire-resistance ratings
3.5.1 When the entrances having access to the lift wells have doors which automatically close, the
degree of fire resistance of the entrances shall be at least half that required for the enclosure of the lifl
well.
Thus for lifl well enclosures, the fire resistance of which is required to be one hour or less, the
required fire resistance of the entrance shall be half an hour. Where the required fire resistance of the
lifl well enclosure is greater than one hour but not more than two hours, the required fire resistance of
the entrance shall be one hour.
3.5.2 When the entrances having access to the lift well have doors which are manually closed, the
degree of fire resistance of the entrances shall not be less than that required for the enclosure.
Thus for lift well enclosures, the fire resistance of which is required to be no longer than half an hour,
the required fire resistance of the entrance shall be half an hour. When the required fire resistance of
the lift well is greater than half an hour but not more than one hour, the required fire resistance of the
entrance shall be one hour.
3.6 Non-fire-resistance construction
Where lift well enclosures are outside the building proper or where permitted by the Fire Code, fire-
resistive construction may not be required.
3.7 Construction at t o p a n d bottom of lift well
Where a lift well does not extend into the top storey of a building, the top of the lift well shall be
enclosed with materials of fire-resistance rating at least equal to that required for the lift well
enclosures. Pits extending to the ground shall have non-combustible floors and shall be so designed
as to prevent entry of ground water into the pit. The pit floor of any lift well not extending to the
ground shall be fire-resistive construction having a fire-resistance rating at least equal to that required
for the lift well enclosure.
3.8 Floor over lift well
A floor shall be provided at the top of the lift well.
3.9 Smoke tightness of lift well
The lift well shall be made as smoke-tight as possible. The gap between the sliding door and the lift
well enclosure and the gap between the two panels of centre opening lift doors shall be kept to a
minimum.
3.10 Vent openings in lift well
Lift wells shall be adequately ventilated at the top of the shaft to the external air b2y means of one or
more permanent openings having a total unobstructed area of not less than 0.1 m for each lift in the
shaft.
3.11 Special building requirements for observation lift
3.11.1 Observation lift with fully enclosed lift well
The external lift well shall be adequately ventilated to the external atmosphere.
3.11.2 O b s e ~ a t i o nlift with lift well not fully enclosed
For observation lifts where the lift wells are not fully enclosed, protection shall be provided adjacent to
areas permitting the passage of people e.g. passageways, stairways, lift landings. This protection
may be fixed guards, or sufficient distance from the moving portion of the lift, or a combination of both,
SO that no one can come into contact with the lift. There shall be no normal accessibility to the lift well
from a distance of 1 m and a height of 2 m.
Clearance between the car and the enclosure shall be not less than 450 mm measured horizontally at
any point of the travel.
3.1 1.3 Glass enclosure for observation lift
The glass used in the enclosure shall be laminated safety glass, wired glass or toughened safety
glass complying with SS 341. Wired glass shall contain metallic wire threads.
The minimum thickness shall be 10 mm.
The size of each panel shall not be greater than the normal maximum size specified in BS 952 : Part 1
The glass shall:
(a) be fixed and properly glazed to secure a weatherproof enclosure;
(b) be installed and guarded so as to provide adequate protection for passengers in case the
glass panels break or are dislodged;
(c) be so mounted in the structure, that the structure including the glass in place shall withstand
the required lift tests without damage
3.12 Lift pit
3.12.1 Access t o pit
Where the depth of a pit, measured from the lower terminal landing exceeds 1000 mm and where no
other means of access exists, a ladder shall be fixed permanently within reach of the lower terminal
landing door. The pit ladder or the handholds for the pit ladder shall extend up to 1500 mm above the
bottom terminal floor to enable safe descent into the pit. Where more than one lift is operating in the
same pit, pit ladder shall be installed for every lift.
Where access to a pit is by means of a door in the wall of the pit, a contact shall be fitted to the door
so that it operates to stop the lift adjacent to this access door. Provision shall be made to latch the
door securely before effecting final contact with the stop contact.
3.12.2 Lighting of pit
A permanent guarded light with a switch near the entrance shall be provided for each lift in the pit.
3.12.3 Dryness of pit
Pits shall be waterproofed before installation of the lift equipment by the use of tanking, membranes or
other positive means and where required, shall have a covered sump located therein. The sump
cover shall be a non-slip type and shall be not easily displaced. The sump shall not be connected to
any closed drainage system; but may be connected into an open-ended drain below the sump level so
that it cannot be flooded.
Where pumps are required, they shall preferably be installed outside the lift well. Any pump installed
outside the lift well shall be effectively partitioned from the lift well and shall have separate access for
maintenance. The level of any external sump shall be such that water cannot flow back into the lift
well. Drains shall not run into pits.
NOTE - Pumps should be of a type which does not rely on valves or priming of a suction line for effectiveness.
3.12.4 Pit floor
The floor of every pit shall be substantially level.
3.12.5 Minimum pit depth
The pit depth shall not be less than that required for the installation of the buffers, compensating
sheaves, if any, and all other lift equipment located therein and to provide the minimum bottom
clearance and runby as indicated in subclause 10.1.
3.12.6 Where there is a difference in level between the adjacent lift pits, a non-load bearing wall or
wire-mesh screen not less than 1000 mm high and measured from the level of the higher pit floor,
shall be constructed to separate such pits.
3.12.7 There shall be a switched socket-outlet in the pit.
4 Lift machine room

4.1 Strength of floor of machine room
The floor shall be capable of sustaining a concentrated load of 135 kg on any 2500 mm2 area; where
it constitutes the floor of the main or secondary-level machinery space, it shall be designed for a live
load of not less than 6000 ~ l inmall open
~ areas.
4.2 Construction of floors of machine room
Floors shall be of concrete or of other fire-resisting material of equivalent fire-ratings as the floors of
the buildings. Difference in levels of machine room and machinery space floors shall be avoided
where practical. Where there is a difference in level in such floors exceeding 380 mm, a standard
railing at least 1100 mm high shall be provided at the edge of the higher level where such change in
level occurs, and stairs or ladders shall be provided for access between levels.
4.3 Floor area
The machine room shall have a minimum distance of 450 mm from the sides of its wall to the sides of
the equipment so as to permit free access to all parts of the machines and equipment located therein
for the purposes of inspection, maintenance and dismantling for repair if access is required. However,
the floor space around the control panel should be 600 mm at the front and the back if access is
required. Where a secondary machine room is furnished, its same minimum distance of 450 rnm will
apply.
4.4 Head room
There shall be a clear vertical distance of at least 0.5 m above the machine or apparatus in every
machine room to enable any portion of the machinery or apparatus to be raised clear for dismantling.
Where a larger machine is used, the clear vertical distance shall be higher. In no case shall the
headroom from the machine room floor be less than 2.1 m. Where a secondary machine room is
furnished, the minimum height is 1.5 m.
4.5 Protection against weather
Every machine room shall be so constructed as to afford permanent protection against all weather.
4.6 Lighting and switched socket-outlet
The machine room and secondary machine room shall be provided with permanent electric lighting on
the basis of at least 200 lux at floor level. One or more switched socket-outlets shall also be provided
in the machine and secondary machine room.
4.7 Ventilation
Every machine room shall be provided with natural or mechanical ventilation so as to ensure that the
temperature measured at any point within 1000 mm of the machinery and associated equipment shall
not exceed 38% For natural ventilation, an opening of 20 % of the floor area is recommended to
achieve cross-flow. Where ambient temperature is more than 32'C, the provision of mechanical
ventilation is recommended.
4.8 Limitations to the use of machine room
Machine rooms shall not be used for purposes other than those connected with the lift and shall not
be used as a means of gaining access to any other part of the building.
4.9 Protection of openings in machine room floor
Openings for ropes through machine room floors shall be as small as practicable and shall be f i e d
with curb having a height not less than 50 mm.
4.10 -
Entrances Doors and locking of machine rooms
Entrances to machine rooms shall have a clear opening not less than 2000 mm high nor less than
1000 mm wide and shall be provided with a self-closing self-locking door. The design and shape of
the door and its frame shall not reduce this clear opening. The doors shall be opened from outside
only by the use of a key but shall not require a key to open it from within the machine room. They
shall not open towards the inside of the room.
The entering of persons to the lift machine room shall be restricted to lift personnel and authorised
persons. The following notice in permanent characters shall be exhibited in a prominent position on
every machine room door and the size of the letters shall not be less than 50 mm high :
DANGER
LIFT MACHINE ROOM
NO UNAUTHORISED
PERSONS
4.1 1 Stairways
Stairways shall be provided for access to every machine room between the top floor served by the lift
and the machine room floor level.
5 Landing doors
The openings in the well giving access to the lift car shall be provided with imperforate landing doors.
All landing doors shall be fitted with an electro-mechanical door interlock. Emergency unlocking
devices shall be provided for every landing door.
When closed, the clearance between panels, or between panels and uprights, lintels or sills, shall be
as small as possible. This condition is considered to be fulfilled when the operational clearances do
not exceed 6 mm. This value, due to wear, may reach 10 mm. These clearances are measured at
the back of recesses, if present.
6 Car
6.1 Car enclosures
6.1.1 General requirements
The deflections of car-frame and platform members with a safety factor of not less than 5 and based
on the static load imposed upon them shall not be more than the following :
(a) For crosshead 111000 of the span
(b) For plank 111000 of the span
(c) For platform-frame members : 111000 of the span
6.1.1.1 Lift cars shall be permanently enclosed on all sides except the top and the sides used for
entrance and exit.
6.1.1.2 The enclosure shall be securely fastened to the car platform and so supported that it cannot
loosen or become displaced in ordinary service or on the application of the car safety or on buffer
engagement. The enclosure walls shall be of such strength and so designed and supported that
when subjected to a force of 300 N applied horizontally at any point on the walls on the enclosure, the
deflection will not reduce the running clearance below the minimum specified in clause 10 nor exceed
25 mm.
6.1.1.3 Top emergency exit
An emergency trap door shall be provided in the car roof to permit the rescue and evacuation of
passengers. It shall measure at least 350 mm by 500 mm. The exit cover shall open outwards and
shall be so hinged or otherwise attached to the car top that the cover can be opened from the top of
the car only.
The top exit and suspended ceiling openings, if any, shall be so located as to provide a clear
passageway, unobstructed by fixed equipment located in or on top of the car.
The movable portion (exit panel) of the suspended ceiling which is below the top exit opening shall be
restrained from falling. It may be hinged upward or downward provided that the exit will permit a clear
opening with the top exit opening.
6.1.1.4 Car roofs
Car roofs shall be so designed and installed as to be capable of sustaining a load of 135 kg on any
area of 600 mm by 600 mm and 45 kg applied at any point without permanent deformation.
Simultaneous application of these loads are not required. A safety railing shall be provided at the car
roof except where it is not practical, for example, observation lifts.
6.1.1.5 Light at car roofs
A protected electric light shall be provided at the car roof.
6.1.1.6 Equipment prohibited inside car
Apparatus or equipment other than that used in connection with the efficient operation of the lift shall
not be installed inside any lift car.
6.1.2 Passenger-car enclosures
6.1.2.1 Materials for car enclosures and enclosure linings shall conform to the following:
(a) Material for enclosures shall be metal or non-combustible material in accordance with BS 476 :
Part 4.
(b) Materials for lining enclosures shall have a surface flame spread rating not lower than Class 1
under BS 476 : Part 7.
(c) Glass fo; observation lift car. The glass used for observation lift car shall comply with
subclause 3.11.3. Handrail shall be provided around the glass portion of the car. It is
recommended that the lowest edge of any glass panel installed in the car should not be less
than 100 mm above the car floor.
6.1.2.2 Ventilation
6.1.2.2.1 Cars shall be provided with ventilation apertures in the upper and lower parts of the cars.
6.1.2.2.2 The effective area of ventilation apertures situated in the upper part of the car shall be at
least 1% of the nett car platform area, and the same also applies for the apertures in the lower part of
the car.
The gaps round the car doors may be taken into account in the calculation of the area of the
ventilation holes, up to 50% of the required effective area.
6.1.2.2.3 Ventilation apertures shall be built or arranged in such a way that it is not possible to pass
a straight rigid rod 10 mm in diameter through the car walls from the inside.
6.1.3 Goods lifl enclosures
Enclosures shall be of metal without perforations to a height of not less than 1.8 m above the platform
floor. Above 1.8 m, the enclosure may be perforated metal construction. Perforation of the
enclosures shall reject a ball 40 mm in diameter.
6.2 Car doors
6.2.1.1 A door shall be provided at the entrance to the car.
6.2.1.2 Car-door electric contacts
Each door shall be equipped with an electric contact, so located as to be inaccessible from inside the
car. The opening of the electric contact shall render the lift inoperative.
6.2.1.3 Materials
Doors and their frames shall be constructed in a way that they will not become deformed in the course
of time. To this effect, it is recommended that they are made of metal. They shall also be of the
horizontally or vertically sliding type complete with door shoes.
6.2.1.4 Strength of doors and their guides, shoes, tracks and hangers
Doors and their guides, shoes, tracks and hangers shall be so designed, constructed and installed
that when the fully closed door is subjected to a force of 300 N, applied on an area of 0.1 m2 at right
angles to and approximately at the centre of the door. it will not deflect beyond the line of the car sill.
When subjected to a force of 1000 N, similarly applied, doors shall not break nor be permanently
deformed and shall not be displaced from their guides or tracks. Where multi-section doors are used,
each panel shall withstand the forces specified.
6.2.1.5 A protective device shall automatically initiate re-opening of the door in the event of a person
being struck (or about to be struck) by the door in crossing the entrance during the closing movement.
6.2.1.6 Where power-operated horizontal sliding doors are used, the force necessary to prevent
closing of the doors shall not be more than 150 N. This force shall be measured at the middle of its
travel.
6.2.2 Other requirements
6.2.2.1 There shall be not more than two entrances to each car.
6.2.2.2 Doors when in the fully closed position, shall protect the full width and height of the car
entrance.
6.2.2.3 Car and landing door height shall not be less than 2 m.
6.2.2.4 For lifts which are located in an unprotected lifl well (for example, edge of atrium floor), door
panels made of glass shall be fixed in such a way that forces demanded by this, which may be
applied, are transferred without damaging the fixing of the glass. The doors shall use laminated
glass. In the event of breakage, there shall not be any opening greater than 150 mm in diameter.
6.2.2.5 Vision panels
Vision panels may be provided for any type of landing and car doors that are required to be fire-rated
irrespective of the type of operation of the lifts. Where used, vision panels shall conform to the
following requirements:
The area of any single vision panel shall be not less than 0.016 m2and the total area of one
or more vision panels in any one door shall be not more than 0.28 m2. The lower edge of the
vision panel should not be less than 1 m from the bottom of the door and the glass panel
should not be recessed by more than 2.5 mm.
Each clear panel opening shall reject a ball of 150 mm in diameter.
Laminated or wired glass vision panels shall be used on power-operated doors and mounting
frames used between panel sections shall be of non-combustible material and of substantial
construction.
Where applicable, vision panel glass shall conform to the fire resistance requirements
specified by the Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings.
Special requirements for goods lift car doors
Car doors shall protect the full width of the car entrance opening and shall extend from the car floor to
a height of not less than 1.8 m above the car floor.
6.3 Illumination of cars a n d lighting fixtures
6.3.1 A car shall be provided with electric lights. Not less than two light fittings shall be provided.
6.3.2 The minimum illumination at the landing edge of the car platform, when the car and landing
doors are open, shall not be less than 50 lux.
6.3.3 Light bulbs or tubes in passenger cars shall be so protected as to prevent injury to
passengers from breakage of bulbs or tubes.
6.4 Rated loading capacity
6.4.1 Passenger lifts
(a) The maximum number of passengers to be carried in a lift shall be in accordance with Table 1.
(b) The rated load of every passenger lift and every hospital bed lift shall not be less than that
given in Table 1 corresponding to the clear floor area, disregarding any seat and space
between car door frames.
(c) It is recommended that beyond 40 persons or 2720 kg load, add 0.115 m2 for each extra
person or 0.16 m2for each extra 100 kg.
6.4.2 Minimum rated load for goods lifts
The rated load of the lift shall be not less than 245 kglm2of inside nett platform area
6.4.3 Capacity plate
Every lift shall be provided with a capacity plate located in a conspicuous place inside the car. The
capacity plate shall indicate the rated load in kilograms and in addition the maximum number of
passengers to be carried in the case of passenger lifts.
6.4.4 Carrying of passengers i n goods lifts
Goods lifts shall not be permitted to carry passenger except the attendant and the person required to
load and unload the goods.
6.4.5 In a goods lift, the following sign should be prominently displayed.
"For Goods Only. Passengers Not Allowed."
7 Counterweights
7.1 Frames
Countemeight and sub-weights shall be mounted in structural or formed metal frames designed with
a safety factor of not less than 5 and a deflection of not more than 111000 of the span.
7.2 Tie rods
At least two tie rods shall be provided which shall pass through all sub-weights. The rods shall be
provided with lock-nuts and cotter pins at each end. Tie rods are not necessary where other means
are provided to retain weight sections in place, if they become broken.
7.3 Materials for sub-weights
The sub-weights shall be of cast iron, wrought iron, steel or lead. No other materials except for filling
purposes shall be used.
7.4 Counterweight frames shall be guided on each guide rail by upper and lower guiding
members attached to the frame.
Table 1 - Rated loading capacity
Maximum number Rated load Clear platform area in rn2
of persons (kg) -
(Permissible tolerance i 0.05 m2)
70
135
205
270
7.5 A suitable guard shall be fixed in the lift pit around the path of the counterweight. Such guard
shall extend from a height of not more than 300 mm above the floor of the lift pit to a height of not less
than 2000 mm.
Where compensating chains or ropes are fitted, a guard need not be provided on the side facing the
lift car to which the ropes are attached.
8 Suspension, compensation and overspeed protection

8.1 Ropes, rope attachment a n d fittings
8.1.1 Suspension rope
All lift cars shall be suspended by steel wire ropes attached to the car frame or passing around
sheaves attached to the car frame.
8.1.1.1 Suspension rope materials
Only steel wire ropes specially constructed for lift use shall be employed for the suspension of lift cars
and counterweight.
8.1.1.2 Size of ropes
The minimum diameter of ropes shall be 8 mm
8.1.1.3 Minimum number of ropes
The number of ropes for car and counterweight shall be not less than three
8.1.1.4 Ratio of sheave diameter t o rope diameter
The ratio of the diameter of any sheave or pulley to the diameter of the rope wound on it shall not be
less than 40 to 1 for the suspension ropes.
8.1.1.5 Exhibition of rope data
A plate giving the number, size and ultimate tensile strength of the ropes required shall be
permanently fixed to the cross-head.
8.1.1.6 Manufacturer's certificate
For each set of the suspension ropes, a manufacturer's certificate with the following data shall be
supplied:
(a) The type of wire rope;
(b) The diameter of the rope in millimetres;
(c) The manufacturer's rated breaking strength of the rope;
(d) The month and year the ropes were manufactured;
(e) The manufacturer's name.
A new certificate or photo-copy of batch test certificate shall be supplied at each rope renewal.
8.1.1.7 Factor of safety
The factor of safety based on maximum static loads for car and counterweight ropes shall be not less
than 12 for all lifts. The factor of safety shall be calculated by the following formula:
f =-
S x N
W
where:
S - Manufacturer's rated breaking strength of one rope;
N - Number of runs of rope under load;
W - Maximum static load imposed on all car ropes with the car and its rated load
at any position in the lift well.
for:
1 : 1 roping, N = number of ropes used;
2 : 1 roping, N = 2 x number of ropes used;
3 : 1 roping, N = 3 x number of ropes used,
8.1.2 Anchorage of ropes to cars, counterweights and crossheads
The car and counterweight ends of car and counterweight wire ropes or the stationary hitch-ends
where multiple roping are used shall be fastened by individual tapered babbitted sockets or self-
tightening wedge type sockets.
The anchor for the compensating chains shall be designed with adequate strength for the purpose
8.1.3 Termination strength
The junction between the rope and rope termination shall be able to resist at least 80% of the
minimum breaking load of the rope.
8.1.4 Rope traction
Rope traction shall be such that the following conditions are fulfilled :
(a) The car shall be maintained at the lowest level without slip when loaded to 125% of the rated
load.
(b) It shall be ensured that any emergency braking causes the car, whether empty or with rated
load, to decelerate with a value not exceeding the setting of the buffer, including reduced
stroke buffer.
(c) It shall not be possible to raise the empty car when the counterweight is resting on the
buffers, and the lift machine is rotated in the "Up" direction.
8.1.5 Overspeed governor ropes
The breaking load of the rope shall be related by a safety factor of at least 8 to the tensile force
produced in the rope of the overspeed governor when tripped. The breakage or slackening of the
governor rope shall cause the motor to stop by means of an electric safety device. The ratio of the
pitch diameter of the overspeed governor pulley and the nominal rope diameter shall be at least 30.
The minimum diameter for the governor rope shall be 6 mm.
8.2 Car a n d counterweight safety gear
8.2.1 General
The car shall be provided with a safety gear capable of operating only in the downward direction and
capable of stopping a car with rated load, at the tripping speed of the overspeed governor, even if the
suspension devices break, by gripping the guides and shall operate only on one pair of guide rails
between which the frame is located, and of holding it there. The safety gear operating devices shall
preferably be located at the lower part of the car.
8.2.2 Function of safety gear
The safety gear shall be capable of stopping and sustaining the entire car with its rated load from
governor tripping speed.
8.2.3 Safety gear and switches
Car and counterweight safety gear, where provided, shall be actuated by a separate overspeed
governor. Each safety gear shall be provided with a safety switch operated by the safety gear to
switch off the electric motor driving the lift. The safety switch provided shall not be of auto resetting
type.
8.2.4 Types of safety gear and limits of their use
8.2.4.1 Instantaneous safety gear
This type of safety gear develops a rapidly increasing pressure on the guide rails during the stopping
i n t e ~ a l the
, stopping distance being very short due to the inherent design of the safety gear, the
operating force is derived entirely from the mass and the motion of the car or the counteweight being
stopped. This type of safety gear applies pressure on the guide rails through eccentrics, rollers or
similar devices without any flexible medium purposely introduced to limit the retarding force and
increase the stopping distance.
8.2.4.2 Progressive guide clamp safety gear
This type of safety gear applies limited pressure on the guide rails during the stopping interval, and
provides stopping distances that are related to the mass being stopped and the speed at which the
application of the safety gear is initiated. Retarding forces are reasonably uniform after the safety
gear is fully applied. Continuous tension in the governor rope may or may not be required to operate
the safety gear during the entire stopping interval. Please refer to Table 2 for the maximum and
minimum stopping distances for progressive guide clamp type of safety gear.
8.2.4.3 For speed up to 0.75 mls, instantaneous safety gear may be used. For speed above 0.75 mls.
the progressive guide clamp type shall be employed.
Exception: Safety gear of instantaneous type may be used for the countelweight in the case of lifts
with a rated speed of not greater than 1 mls.
Table 2 -Maximum and minimum stopping distances
for progressive guide clamp type of safety gear
Maximum governor Stopping distances (m)

Rated speed
trip speed (mls) Min. Max.
0.03 0.38
0.05 0.41
0.08 0.48
0.10 0.56
0.13 0.61
0.15 0.69
0.20 0.84
0.25 1.02
0.33 1.22
0.43 1.47
0.51 1.73
0.71 2.31
0.97 3.00
1.24 3.81
1.55 4.65
1.91 5.64
2.29 6.81
2.72 8.03
3.29 9.42
3.71 10.85
4.27 12.45
4.85 14.10
5.46 15.90
6.12 17.78
6.83 19.78
7.57 21.90
8.2.5 Special requirement of counterweight safety gear
Where the space below the lift well is used as a passageway or is occupied by persons, or, if
unoccupied is not secured against unauthorised access, the counterweight shall be provided with
safety gear.
8.2.6 The release of the car safety gear shall be achieved by lifting the car only.
8.2.7 In the case of lifts installed without casing or shroud outside a building, bearings in safeties
and in the safety operating mechanisms shall be of corrosion-resistant construction with one or both
members of the bearing made of, or electroplated with a corrosion-resistant material.
9 Guide rails, buffers and final limit switches
9.1 Guide rails

9.1.1 Materials for guide rails
Car and counterweight guides shall be of steel.

9.1.2 Rail section
Guide rails shall be T-section with machined working surfaces. Other sections with mechanical
properties not inferior to the standard T-section will also be acceptable.
Hollow or formed guide rails of T-section with suitable mechanical properties may be used for
counterweights which are not fitted with safety gears.
9.1.3 Guide fixings
Guides of T-section shall be held to their fastenings by through bolts or by clips of such design that
any rotary movement of the clip will not release the guide.
9.1.4 Guide brackets
Guide brackets shall be of steel and fixed to RC walls or beams or building structure steelwork by
bolts, anchor bolts or welding.
9.1.5 Strength
Guide rails shall be sufficiently strong to withstand the loads due to the operation of the safety gear
when stopping a fully-loaded car or the counterweight. To prevent guide shoes running off in case the
top over-travel is exceeded, the guide shall extend to the full extent of over-travel of the car and
counterweight, but shall be clear of the over-head structure.
9.1.6 Jointing and finish of guides
All guide rail joints shall be tongued and grooved, or doweled with suitable backing plate, and the
working faces of the finished guides shall form a continuous smooth surface.
9.1.7 Guide rail gauge variation
The variation in the horizontal distance between guides shall not be more than 3 mm. All guide rails
shall be plumbed.
9.2 Car and counterweight buffers
Buffers or bumpers shall be located symmetrically with reference to the centre of gravity of the car
frame or the counterweight. They shall be designed and constructed to absorb within the limits of
their stroke, the whole of the kinetic energy of the car carrying its rated load, or of the counterweight,
when the speed of impact is the maximum governor trip speed.
Spring for buffers shall be so designed that they will not take a permanent set upon absorbing the
energy of the fully loaded car at maximum governor trip speed.
9.2.1 Buffers of spring or oil type shall be installed under the cars and counterweight of lifls having
a rated speed exceeding 0.25 mls.
9.2.2 For rated speed not exceeding 0.25 mls, if spring or oil type buffers are not used, solid
bumpers shall be installed.
9.2.3 Spring buffers or their equivalent may be used where the rated speed does not exceed 1 mls.
Spring buffers for cars shall be at or near the fully compressed state when supporting a static load of
between 2.5 and 4 times the sum of the rated load plus the weight of the car.
Spring buffers for counterweights shall be at or near the fully compressed state when supporting a
static load between 2 and 3 times the mass of the counterweight.
9.2.4 Oil buffers or their equivalent shall be used where the rated speed exceeds 1 mls.
9.2.5 The stroke of spring buffers shall be equal to or greater than the following:
Rated speed (mls) Stroke (mm)
9.2.6 The minimum stroke of oil buffers shall be based on the following:
(a) The stroke shall be such that the car or the counterweight on striking the buffer at 115% of
rated speed shall be brought to rest with an average retardation of not more than 9.81 m/s2.
(b) Where a special slow down device is installed which will limit the speed at which the car or
counterweight can strike its buffer, the buffer stroke shall be based on at least 115% of such
reduced speed and on an average retardation not exceeding 9.81 mls2. In no case shall the
stroke used be less than 50% of the stroke required in subclause 9.2.6(a) for speed of less
than 4 mls, and 33'13% of the stroke required in subclause 9.2.6(a) for speed of 4 mls or
more.
Please refer to Table 3 for the minimum oil buffer stroke.
Table 3 - Minimum oil buffer stroke
Rated speed 115% of rated speed Minimum strokes of 50% 33'13%

(m/s) (mls) oil buffers (mm)* Reduced Reduced
Strokes" Strokes"'
NOTE - The reduced strokes are applicable to speed of 4 m/s and above.
' without dynamic slowdown "with dynamic slowdown (terminal speed limiting)
9.2.7 Peak retardation
Oil buffer shall develop no peak retardation greater than 24.54 mls2(2.59) for a duration longer than
0.04 s with any load in the car.
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9.2.8 Oil level indication
Oil buffers shall be provided with means for determining that the oil level is within the maximum and
minimum allowable limits.
9.3 Terminal slow-down, stopping a n d control devices
9.3.1 Normal and final terminal stopping-device switches shall conform to the following:
(a) They shall be of the enclosed type securely mounted on the car or in the lift well
(b) Operating cams shall be of metal.
(c) The switch contacts shall be directly opened mechanically.
9.3.2 Upper and lower terminal slow down devices shall be provided and arranged to slow down
and stop the car automatically, at or near the top and bottom terminal landings with any load up to and
including rated load in the car and from any speed attained in normal operation. Such device shall
function independently of the operation of the normal stopping means and of the terminal over-travel
limits. The device shall be so designed and installed that it will continue to function before the
terminal over-travel limits operate.
9.3.3 Terminal over-travel limits shall be provided and arranged to cause the electric power to be
removed automatically from the lift driving-machine and brake after the car has passed a terminal
landing. The device shall be set to function as close to the terminal landing as practicable, so that
under normal operating conditions it will not function when the car is stopped by the terminal slow
down device. The device shall function before the buffer is engaged.
9.3.4 Electrical protectlve devices
The following electrical protective devices shall be provided where applicable:
(a) Stop switch in pit. A switch accessible on opening the door to the pit to stop the lift and keep
it stopped.
(b) Stop switch on top of car. A stop switch which, when opened, shall cause the electric power
to be removed from the lift machine and brake.
(c) Where there is a risk that the car may run in an uncontrolled manner due to failure of any one
phase or when the phase rotation is in the wrong direction, phase-reversal and failure
protection shall be provided for the lift motors.
(d) Governor switch and safety gear switch. Terminal slow-down, travel limits, car door contact
and landing door inter-locks, emergency exit door contact.
(e) A device shall be provided to cause the lift to stop and keep it stopped when :
(i) a start is initiated and the lift machine does not rotate;
(ii) the car (or counterweight) is stopped in downward movement by an obstacle which
causes the ropes to slip on the traction sheave.
(f) Levelling and re-levelling with doors open is permitted on condition the movement is limited to
the unlocking zone and the speed of levelling does not exceed 0.8 m/s and the speed of re-
levelling does not exceed 0.3 mls.
9.3.5 Top-of-car operating device
Means shall be provided to operate the lift from the top of the car during adjustment, inspection,
maintenance and repair.
The operating means shall conform to the following:
It shall be of the continuous-pressure type,
It shall operate the car at a speed not exceeding 0.75 mls.
It shall be so arranged and connected that when operative, the movement of the car shall be
solely under the control of this device, and power-door operating devices shall be inoperative.
The means for transferring the control of the lift to the top-of-car operating device shall be on
the car top and located between the car cross-head and the side of the car nearest the lifl well
entrance normally used for access to the car top.
The device shall be used only for the purpose of adjustment, inspection, maintenance and
repair of the lift or lift well equipment.
Separate additional means may also be provided to make power-door operating devices and
automatic car-levelling devices operative from the top of the car for testing purposes.
A switched socket-outlet shall be provided on the top of the car.
Clearances and runbys
10.1 Clearances and runbys for cars and counterweights

10.1.1 Car bottom clearances
When the car rests on its fully compressed buffer, there shall be a vertical clearance of not less than
600 mm between the pit floor and the lowest structural or mechanical part, equipment or device
installed beneath the car platform, except guide shoes or rollers, safety-gear assemblies and platform
aprons, guards or other equipment. However, when the car rests on its fully compressed buffer, no
part of the car or any equipment attached thereto shall strike any part of the pit or any part of the
equipment located therein.
10.1.2 Car top clearance
The car top clearance shall be not less than the sum of the following :
(a) The bonom counterweight runby;
(b) The stroke of the counterweight buffer used;
(c) 600 mm or the distance which any sheave or any other equipment mounted in or on the car
crosshead projects above the top of the car crosshead, whichever is greater;
(d) Where no provision is made to prevent the jump of the car at counterweight buffer
engagement, add :
(i) one-half the gravity stopping distance based on 115% of rated speed; or
(ii) one-half the counterweight buffer stroke if a reduced stroke buffer conforming to
subclause 9.2.6 is used.
10.1.3 Counterweight bottom clearance
When the counterweight lands on its fully compressed buffer no part or device of the counterweight
should strike any part of the pit or any part of the equipment other than the counterweight buffer
located in the pit.
10.1.4 Counterweight top clearance
The top counterweight clearance shall be not less than the sum of the following:
(a) The car bottom runby;
(b) The stroke of the car buffer used;
(c) 150 mm;
(d) Where no provision is made to prevent the jump of the counterweight at car buffer
engagement, add :
(i) one-half of the gravity stopping distance based on 115% of rated speed; or
(ii) one-half the car buffer stroke ifa reduced stroke buffer conforming to subclause 9.2.6
is used.
10.1.5 The following formula gives the value of the stopping distance based on gravity retardation
from any initial velocity.
where:
S = gravity stopping distance in mm
V = initial velocity in mls
10.1.6 Car and counterweight bottom runby
The bottom runby of cars and counterweight shall be not less than the following:
(a) Where oil buffers are used, 150 mm;
(b) Where spring buffers are used, not less than the following:
Rated speed (mls) Minimum Runby (mm)
up to 0.50 50
above 0.5 and up to 1 .OO 100
10.1.7 Maximum bottom runby
In no case shall the maximum bottom runby exceed the following:
(a) 600 mm for car;
(b) 900 mm for counterweight.
10.2 Horizontal car a n d counterweight clearances
10.2.1 The clearance between the car and the iifl well enclosure shall not be less than 20 mm except
on the side used for loading and unloading.
10.2.2 The clearance between the car and the counterweight shall not be less than 50 mm.
10.2.3 Clearance between counterweight and counterweight screen shall not be less than 20 mm.
10.2.4 Clearance between the counterweight and lift well enclosure shall be not less than 20 mm.
10.2.5 The running clearance between the cars and any equipment attached thereto of lifts operating
in a multiple lift well shall not be less than 50 mm.
10.2.6 The clearance between the car-platform sill and the lift well edge of any landing sill shall be
not less than 13 mm but shall be not more than 40 mm.
10.2.7 The horizontal distance between the inner surface of the lift well and the car sill shall not
exceed 125 mm.
The distance given above :
(a) may be extended to 200 mm over a height not exceeding 500 mm;
(b) may be extended to 200 mm throughout the travel on goods lifts in which the landing doors
are vertically sliding;
(c) is not limited if the car is provided with a mechanically locked door which can only be opened
in the unlocking zone of a landing door.
11 Lift machine
11.1 Electric driving motors - General requirements
All driving motors shall be designed for special duty cycles required for lift operations. They shall be
capable of being frequently started in either direction and stopped. They shall be a robust design with
high starting torque and low starting current. When operated under normal conditions the maximum
temperature rise of the winding shall be in accordance with IEC 60085.
11.2 Braking systems
11.2.1.1 The lift shall be provided with a braking system which operates automatically :
(a) in the event of loss of the mains power supply;
(b) in the event of the loss of the supply to control circuits.
11.2.1.2 The braking system shall have an electro-mechanical brake (friction type), but may, in
addition, have other braking means (eg. electric).
11.2.2 Electro-mechanical brake
11.2.2.1 This brake on its own shall be capable of stopping the machine when the car is travelling
downward at rated speed and with the rated load plus 25%. In these conditions, the retardation of the
car shall not exceed that resulting from operation of the safety gear or stopping on the buffer.
All the mechanical components of the brake which take part in the application of the braking action on
the drum or disk shall be installed in two sets. If one of the components is not working, a sufficient
braking effort to slow down the car, travelling downwards at rated speed and with rated load, shall
continue to be exercised.
Any solenoid plunger is considered to be a mechanical part, any solenoid coil is not.
11.2.2.2 The component on which the brake operates shall be coupled to the traction sheave by
direct and oositive mechanical means.
11.2.2.3 To hold off the brake, in normal operation, shall require a continuous flow of current
11.2.2.3.1 The interruption of this current shall be effected by at least two independent electric
devices, whether or not integral with those, which cause interruption of the current feeding the lift
machine.
If whilst the lift is stationary, one of the contactors has not opened the main contacts, further
movement of the car shall be prevented at the latest at the next change in the direction of motion.
11.2.2.3.2 When the motor of the lift is likely to function as a generator, it shall not be possible for
the electric device operating the brake to keep the brake opened when the power is cut off.
11.2.2.3.3 Braking shall become effective without supplementary delay after opening of the brake
release circuit.
NOTE - The use of a diode or capacitor connected directly to the terminals of the brake coil is not considered
as a means of delay.
11.2.2.4 Any machine fitted with a manual emergency operating device shall be capable of having
the brake released by hand and require a constant effort to keep the brake open.
11.2.2.5 The brake shoe or pad pressure shall be exerted by guided compression springs or
weights.
11.2.2.6 Band brakes shall not be used,
11.2.2.7 Brake linings shall be incombustible.
12 Electrical installations and appliances

12.1 Electrical installations
12.1.1 General
All wiring shall comply with the requirements of SS CP 5 and the Public Utilities Board regulations.
The main power supply cable providing the electricity supply to a lift installation shall be at least of a
fire-resistant type and installed outside the lift well. It shall be in compliance with IEC 60331-11 and
IEC 60311-21.
12.1.2 Wiring i n lift well
(a) Cables shall not be in a lift-well unless they form part of the lift installation
(b) Stationary electrical conductors located in lift wells shall be one of the following:
(0 mineral - insulated type;
(ii) PVC wires encased in rigid metal conduits, tubings or trunkings;
(iii) prefabricated PVC insulated PVC sheathed cables supplied by lift manufacturers.
The cables shall be of flame retardant type, complying with IEC/TR2 60332-3.
Flexible conduits or armoured cables not exceeding 1500 mm in length may be used between
junction boxes and limit switches, interlocks, push-buttons and similar devices.
(c) All live parts of electrical equipment in lift wells shall be enclosed for protection against
accidental contact.
(d) All wiring and electrical accessories shall be weather-proof in the case of the lifts installed
without any casing or shroud outside a building.
12.1.7 Travelling cables
Flexible travelling cables, connecting the lift to the machine room or terminal box in the moisture-
resistant outer cover, shall comply with SS 358 : Part 6 or equivalent.
12.1.8 Suspension of travelling cables
Where travelling cables exceed 30 m in length, such cables shall be provided with reinforcement
strands and such cables shall be so supported that the weight is carried by the reinforcement of the
cable assembly. Suitable cable hangers shall be provided.
12.1.9 Mechanical protection of travelling cables
Whenever the travelling cables in swinging may come in contact with projections or corners of the
building construction in the lift well, such as separator beams, ledges and the like. such irregular
surfaces shall be made smooth by covering with heavy gauge sheet metal or by other acceptable
means.
12.1. I 0 Installation of control panels
(a) If the controllers are enclosed in cabinets with swing doors or removable sections, the
prescribed working space dimension shall apply when the doors are opened or a section
removed, and this will not prohibit the installation of totally enclosed wall-mounted controllers.
(b) Controllers may be mounted on, over, or against the machine provided that there is
reasonable access to the controller.
12.1.11 Car wiring
Controller cables and travelling cables on lift cars shall be run in rigid conduit or trunkings. Short runs
of flexible conduit may be used where they are securely fastened in place and not exposed to oil and
grease. Short runs of flexible cord may be used as flexible connections between fixed wirings on the
car and the switch on the car door provided that the cord is securely fastened in position and so
located as not to be subjected to mechanical damage.
12.2 Emergency signal devices
12.2.1 Every lift shall be provided with an electric alarm bell located in the building, audible outside
the lift well and operable inside the lift car.
12.2.2 Where required, a telephone, intercom system or other communication devices for
communication with someone outside the lift shall be installed in every lift.
12.2.3 For public buildings, an intercom system or similar device, powered by the emergency supply
in subclause 12.3 shall be installed between the car and the machine room if the lift travel exceeds 30
m.
12.2.4 An emergency stop switch is not permitted on the car-operating panel inside the car.
12.3 Emergency power supply for lighting, ventilation a n d alarm systems for all
passenger lifts
Emergency supply from a separate rechargeable source shall be provided for all passenger lifts. This
emergency supply shall comply with SS 209. This emergency supply shall be equipped with
automatic changeover and shall be of sufficient capacity to operate at least one of the existing car
lights, the electric fan and the 100 mm alarm bell for each lift for 4 hours in the event of power failure
to an individual lift or a group of lifts.
13 Emergency operations for lifts
13.1 Special emergency operations for lifts
Where required by the relevant authority, all passenger lifts installed shall comply with the
requirements in the following subclauses.
13.1.1 Power supply for special emergency operations
An automatic mains failure standby generating system of sufficient capacity complying with SS CP 31
shall be installed to cover the special emergency operations described in subclauses 13.1.2 to 13.1.4
and the fire lift operation in subclause 13.2 simultaneously.
13.1.2 Emergency operation of lift in the event of power failure
In the event of power failure or power interruption, the supply to the lift shall be automatically switched
over to the emergency power supply and the lift shall be brought to the designated floor commencing
with the fire lift, and shall park there with their door remaining open until all the lifts have been brought
down to the designated floor. Thereafter, one or more lifts may resume operation depending on the
capacity of the emergency generating plant, in addition to the fire lift. Normal operation of the lift shall
be automatically reset on the return of norrnal power supply.
13.1.3 Emergency operation of lift in the event of fire
In the event of fire when any one of the fire detection devices is activated, the lift shall be brought to
the designated floor and shall park there with the door remaining open. Where required by the
relevant authority, the lift will be brought to the alternate designated floor in the event there is fire in
the designated floor. The lift shall automatically be rendered inoperative after it has been brought to
the designated floor or where applicable, the alternate designated floor. Normal operation of the lift
shall be manually reset after the deactivation of the fire detectors and the resetting of the fire alarm
panel by the operation of a key switch as described in subclause 13.1.5 if such a switch is provided.
13.1.4 Emergency operation of lift(s) in the event of power failure and fire
In the event of power failure and fire, the operation of the lift shall be in accordance with subclause
13.1.3 and the power supply shall be from the "mains failure" generating plant.
13.1.5 A three-position key switch with the positions marked "Automatic", "Manual-alarm on" and
"Manual-alarm by-pass" may be provided. The functions of this switch are:
(a) When in the "Automatic" position, the lift will operate normally and the emergency operations
as described in subclauses 13.1.2, 13.1.3 and 13.1.4 when actuated will be effective.
(b) When in the "Manual-alarm on" position, the emergency operation as described in subclause
13.1.3 will be manually actuated independent of the fire detection device.
(c) When in the "Manual-alarm by pass" position, the lift will be put back to normal operation by-
passing the fire detection devices.
13.1.6 The three-position key operated switch shall be constructed in such a way that the key cannot
be removed unless it is in the "Automatic" or "Manual-alarm on" position.
13.1.7 If any of the passenger lifts is designated as the fire lift, the operation of the fire lift switch
shall cause this lift to operate according to the fire lift operation as described in subclause 13.2.1
independent of the emergency operations described above.
13.1.8 The following notice shall be prominently displayed at each lifl landing.
IN CASE OF FIRE
DO NOT USE LIFTS
13.2 Fire lift

13.2.1 Fire lift operation
A normal passenger lift or lifls shall be arranged so as to be available for the exclusive use of fire-
fighters in an emergency by providing at a designated level, a switch in a glass-fronted box marked
"FIRE LIFT SWITCH" which operates a control whereby the fire-fighter can obtain the use of the lifl
without interference from the landing call points.
The fire lifl shall have a platform area of not less than 1.45 m2 and be capable of carrying a load of
545 kg. Its speed shall be such that it can reach the top floor from the designated level within one
minute.
In the case of public buildings or other buildings where standby generators are provided under
subclause 13.1 . l , the power supply to the lift shall be connected to a sub-main circuit exclusive to the
lifl and independent of any other main or sub-main circuit. The power cables serving the lifl
installation shall be routed through an area of negligible fire risk. Discrimination is important for the
operation of the protective devices so as to ensure continued supply to the fire lift
The fire lift switch shall be of a type which does not require a key for operation, for example, a switch
with two press buttons, clearly marked "ON" and "OFF, or a tumbler switch. The press buttons shall
remain depressed when operated to indicate whether the switch is turned on or off and shall be
situated on the designated floor of the building, immediately adjacent to the lifl opening, approximately
level with the top of the lift doors.
Only one fire lift switch, as described above, shall be provided. A second switch (within the lift), to be
operated before the floor buttons can be used, is not permitted.
It is not required that the fire lifl switch shall override the emergency switch associated with the lift,
whether the latter is installed for the use of passengers or lifl engineers.
The arrangements shall be such that turning the fire lifl switch "on" will change the lifl from collective
to non-collective control so as to avoid the possibility that a fire-fighter, after operating the fire lift
switch, may lose control of the lifl through the continued operation of a collective control. If the fire lift
switch is turned back to the "off" position, the lift shall automatically revert to the mode of operation
under which the lift was running prior to the activation of the fire lifl switch. This feature is to enable
the fire lifl switch to be reset and allow for its recall from any position to the designated floor for the
(re)use of the Singapore Civil Defence Force.
Fire lifts are not reserved solely for the Singapore Civil Defence Force use but are normal passenger
lifls arranged for such use in the manner described in the foregoing paragraphs.
The operation of the fire lifts shall be satisfactory on a test made on the completion of the installation
and at yearly intervals thereafter. The details of the acceptance test are as hereunder.
13.2.2 Fire lifts -Tests prior t o acceptance
When the fire lift switch is turned on, the fire lift shall operate as follows:
(a) It shall be disconnected from its attendant operation andlor group supervisory system. An
alternative would be for automatic lifls operated by an attendant to be given an audible and
visual signal for the attendant to close the doors and once closed, the lift shall proceed to the
designated floor without stopping for car or hall calls. The fire lift switch overrides all control
switches except emergency switch, maintenance switch or other safety circuits;
It shall not respond to any car or hall calls:
It shall, if going in the opposite direction of the designated floor, stop at the next available
landing and reverse without opening its doors and return to the designated floor without
stopping for car or hall calls;
It shall, if going in the direction of the designated floor, continue to go to the designated floor
without stopping for car or hall calls;
It shall, if stopped at floors other than the designated floor, close its doors and return to the
designated floor without stopping for car or hall calls;
It shall park at the designated floor with its door(s) open and automatically switch to
Emergency Fire-fighter's Service;
Its Emergency Fire-fighter's Service shall operate as follows :
0) Open power-operated doors shall be closed only by continuous pressure on the door
close or car call button. If the button is released prior to the doors reaching the fully
closed position, the doors shall automatically reopen and all registered car calls are
cancelled. Car calls may be registered again;
(ii) In case of multiple car calls being registered, when the lift reaches the nearest floor of
the registered call in the travelling direction, all other calls are cancelled and the lift
waits with doors fully closed. Closed power-operated doors shall be opened by
continuous pressure on the door open button. If the button is released prior to the
doors reaching the fully open position, the doors shall automatically reclose. New car
calls may be registered again.
Energy conservation
When the lift has answered the last call and stopped at a landing and no further landing call is
registered, the car and landing door shall close. If there is no further landing call after a pre-
determined period, the light and fan inside the car shall both be automatically switched off.
15 Interferences
The electromagnetic compatibility of the lift installations should comply with the requirements of EN
12015 and EN 12016.
16 Type test requirements
The following shall be type-tested :
(a) landing door locking device;
(b) safety gear;
(c) overspeed governor;
(d) buffer;
(e) safety circuit containing electronic components.

Annex A
Rules and regulations
The installation shall be carried out in conformity with the following Rules, Regulations and By-laws :
(a) Public Utilities Act And Regulations made thereafter;
(b) Factory Act. (Chapter 104);
(c) Building Control Regulations made thereafter;
(d) Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings published by the Fire Safety Bureau,
Singapore Civil Defence Force.
Annex B
Exchange of information
B.l Preliminary discussion

A meeting of interested parties, namely client, architect, consulting engineer and/or lift manufacturer
should be held during the preliminary planning of the building to discuss the various aspects of the lift
installation. This enables the lift manufacturer to furnish the architect andlor consulting engineer with
a proposed layout giving particulars, such as dimensions, steel work requirements and loading
imposed on the building.
Information to be provided by the architect or the engineer

Size and position of lifl well;
Particulars of lifl well enclosure;
Size, position, number and type of landing doors;
Provision of ventilation and, if possible, natural lighting and where necessary artificial lighting
of the machine room;
Number of floors sewed by the lift;
Floor to floor height;
Total travel, speed and capacity of the lifl required;
Number of car entrances;
Total top clearance;
Height of machine room;
Lift pit depth;
Position of lift machine room;
Size and position of any separator beams in the lift well;
Size and position of supporting steel work at roof level; and
Size and position of any footings, pile caps and foundations if there are adjacent to the lifl pit.
Building work
The construction of a properly framed and enclosed lift well should be truly plumbed (within 5 25 mm)
with a suitable pit and machine room and adequate clearances. This work shall include the
construction of the lift well structure including emergency door($ in the blind portion of the lift well
required to withstand the forces and loads resulting from use of the lift and supports for guide rail
fixings, machine beams, overhead sheaves, sill supports and also all cutting of walls, floors or
partitions together with any repairs and making good, made necessary thereby. Suitable pit ladders
are to be provided.
B.4 Lift layout drawings
Working drawings showing the layout of the lifl details of building work, for example, holes in the walls
for guide rail fixing, holes in machine room floor for ropes and conduits, recesses for landing sills,
supports for lift machine and loads imposed on the building should be submitted to the architect or
structural engineer for written approval.
B.5 Electrical requirement

For information of the electrical engineer, the lift manufacturer should advise the architect of his
electrical requirements such as full load current, starting characteristics and voltage regulation
desired. This information should be available early in the planning stage so that the electrical supply
requirements for the lifl(s) may be included in the electrical contractors' work (including the provision
of suitable cables and switchgear for the building.
Annex C
lnspection and tests of lifts
C.l Acceptance inspection and tests of new installations and alternations

To ensure the safe operation of new lifls such devices shall, on their completion and before being
placed in service, be subjected to an acceptance inspection and tests in the field to determine that all
parts of the installation shall conform to the requirements of this Code. A similar inspection and test
shall also be carried out on an existing installation after a major alteration.
C.2 lnspection and test procedure
C.2.1 Machine room inspection
Check cleanliness of machine room;
Check lighting and ventilation of machine room;
Check location and labelling of main switch or circuit breaker;
Check and ascertain the provision of lock to machine room door to prevent access by
unauthorised persons;
Check protection of floor openings in machine room;
Check machine room for protection against weather.
C.2.2 Machine room equipment inspection
(a) Power: "Off"
(i) Traction Machine
Record and check machine data plate;
Check foundation and anchor bolts;
Check oil gauge and oil level;
Check traction sheave and sheave diameter;
Check secondary sheave;
Check rescue tool.
(ii) Hoisting Ropes
Record type, number and diameter of hoisting ropes.

Speed Governor
Record and check governor data plate;
Check general conditions of governor;
Check governor rope and diameter;
Check tripping mechanism and governor switch or switches.
Brake
Check cleanliness of brake lining and brake drum;
Check lubrication of brake pins;
Check condition of brake electric contacts.
Controller Mechanism
Examine all relays. PCBs, switches, contactors, transformers, rectifiers, resistors,

condensers, reactors, wiring;
Check to ensure all fuse holders are fitted with proper fuses.
Wiring
Check all machine room wiring, earthing and insulation resistance.
Battery-operated emergency power supply
Check condition of battery-operated emergency power supply.
ARD
Check condition of ARD, if provided.
(b) Power: "On"
(i) Traction Machine
Observe running conditions of traction machine and note any unusual noises.
(ii) Hoisting Ropes
Check hoisting ropes for visual defects.
(iii) Speed Governor
Check governor under normal running conditions.
(iv) Brake
Observe the action of the brake for smooth and quiet operation. Ascertain that
clearance between brake shoes and brake drum is as small as possible. There shall
be no appreciable rise in temperature on the surface of the brake drum after the lift
has been in operation for some time.
(v) Controller
Check to ensure all relays and contactors operate normally with no excessive
sparking and chattering.
(vi) Battery-operatedemergency power supply
Check function of battery-operated emergency power supply
(vii) ARD
Check function of ARD, if provided.
C.2.3 Test of safety circuits
Switch off mains switch and ascertain by means of a voltmeter or test lamp that electricity supply is
disconnected to all control and power circuits to the lift.
Ensure that the operation of any of the following switches or relays will render the lift inoperative and
cause the engagement of the brake by the springs:
(a) Phase protection relay
(b) Motor overcurrent relay
(c) Governor switch
(d) Motor field protection relay (d.c. lifts only)
(e) M-G switch (d.c. lifts only)
(f) Ifany of the landing door interlock, car door contact or landing door is open
(g) Up and down over-travel limits
(h) Up and down terminal stopping device
(i) Car and car top stop switch
(j) Car safety gear switch
(k) Compensating sheave switch, if provided
(1) Pit switch
(m) Top or side emergency exit switch, if provided
In carrying out (a) to (m), make sure that the lift is put on slow speed operation.
C.2.4 Examination of hoisting and governor rope
With the lift operating on slow speed, examine carefully all hoisting ropes and governor ropes for
defects. Check the rope attachments and babbitted sockets from the car top or at the rope hitch in
the machine room.
C.2.5 Measure the car top clearance and all other specified clearances to ensure compliance with
the requirements of this Code.
C.2.6 Measure maximum guide rail bracket span and examine all bracket fixings.
C.2.7 Check to ensure all rail joints are smoothly filed and fitted with suitable backing plates.
C.2.8 Check both car and counterweight guide rail sizes.
C.2.9 Examine lift well wiring.
C.2.10 Check that the flexible travelling cable hanger is securely installed
C.2.11 Check to ensure that the travelling cables do not hit any projection in the lift well when the lift
is in motion.
C.2.12 Check that all sliding guide shoes are fitted with suitable lubricators
C.2.13 Check that all lift car wiring is done in accordance with this lift Code.
C.2.14 Test with a spring balance or other suitable equipment to determine whether hoisting and
governor ropes are properly and equally tensioned.
C.2.15 Check to ensure that the counterweight and car clearances are in accordance with the
requirements of this Code.
C.2.16 Check the distance between the inner surface of the lift well and the car-platform sill
according to subclause 10.2.7.
C.2.17 Inspect the counterweight and sub-weights to ensure that they are securely fixed and all
locknuts and cottor pins are in position.
C.2.18 Check all landing doors, landing door sills and door hangers to ensure that they have been
properly installed.
C.2.19 Check to ensure pit light and pit ladder are provided.
C.2.20 Check the mechanical lock at all landing entrances for positive locking.
C.2.21 Check to ensure that a counterweight screen is provided in the pit.
C.2.22 Check buffers are correctly installed.
C.2.23 Check oil level of oil buffer.
C.2.24 Check compensating ropes, sheave, and chain if provided.
C.2.25 Check governor rope tensioning device.
C.2.26 Measure the car and counterweight runbys and car bottom clearance.
C.2.27 Check the safety gear to ensure that it has been properly installed.
C.2.28 Check alarm bell and intercom.
C.2.29 Check door re-opening device

C.2.30 Balance point check
Starting with no load, increase the load in steps of 25% and record the speed and motor current in
both the up and down directions. The motor current should not exceed (after the starting surge) the
rated value. Plot the "up" and "down" currents and speeds to obtain the balance points.
C.2.31 For passenger lift, with 125% load in the car, check to see that the brake will hold the lift in its
downward travel if electric power is suddenly removed from the motor and brake.
For goods lift where static loading is specified, check to see that the brake will hold the lift in a
stationary position with 150% rated load in the car.
Further test should be conducted for a minimum dynamic load of 100%.
C.2.32 Determine the temperature rise of the motor after continuously operating the lift with full load
simulating the following cycle of operation for half an hour.
) Two single floor runs

)
Up ) One two-floor run
)
) One express run to the top terminal floor
) Two single floor runs

1
Down ) One two-floor run
)
) One express run to the bottom terminal floor
Door operation is to be executed at each stop. The methods of measuring temperature rise shall
either by :
(a) Thermometers suitably applied to the hottest accessible surfaces of stationary parts during
the test ~ e r i o dand by other thermometers applied to the accessible surfaces of rotating
- parts
as soon'as the machine is stopped after the test;
(b) Measurement of the resistance of the winding; or
(c) Embedded temperature detectors such as thermocouples or resistance thermometers built in

the machine.
C.2.33 Test the speed governor
The electrical and mechanical tripping speeds shall be in accordance with the requirements of this
Code.
C.2.34 Safety gear test
This shall be carried out with full load in the car and tripping the governor by hand at rated speed in
the down direction.
Annex D
Periodic maintenance and examination
D.l Safety officer

All public buildings with lifts shall have a trained Safety Officer who must understand how to operate
all fire fighting equipment and must be familiar with the various installations in the building such as
means of escape, fire lifts, emergency operation of lifts, etc. The Safety Officer shall be trained by the
lift company in carrying out rescue operations in the case of emergency.
D.2 Periodic maintenance

The owner of every lift shall cause the lift, all machinery and equipment connected therewith and the
safety equipment to be cleaned, oiled, adjusted and replaced(if required) by a registered lift contractor
at intervals not exceeding one month.
Periodic examination, test and inspection

The owner of every lift shall, at intewals not exceeding twelve months, cause the lift to be
thoroughly examined and inspected in order to determine whether the lift and all machinery
and equipment connected therewith is in safe working order.
The owner of every lift shall, at intervals not exceeding twelve months, cause the safety
equipment to be tested without any load in the lift.
The owner of every lift shall, at intervals not exceeding five years, cause the safety equipment
to be tested with full rated load in the car.
Any test of any safety equipment made in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (c)
above may be made in lieu of the test thereof required, in respect of that period of twelve
months, by the provisions of paragraph (b) above.
Where such examination, test and inspection show any lift defective, such lift shall not be
permitted to be operated until proper repairs have been carried out.
A proper record of all notices, certificates of inspection, permits, etc, issued in connection with
lifts shall be kept.
The owner shall be required to comply with all the regulations laid down by the relevant
Government Departments and Statutory Bodies in connection with periodical Examination
Test.
Annex E
General illustration
Figure I - Typical lift installation
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Annex F
Measurement of car platform areas
The nett platform area shall be the product of the nett width and nett depth. The nett width (A) and
depth (8)of the car platform shall be measured in accordance with Figure 2.
Figure 2 - Measurement of car platform areas

Standards referred to:
Fire tests on building materials and structures
Part 4 : 1970 Non-combustibilitytest for materials
Part 7 : 1997 Method of test to determine the classification of the surface

spread of flame of products
Glass for glazing
Part 1 : 1995 Classification
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Electromagnetic compatibility Product family standard for lifts, escalators
and passenger conveyors - Emission
Electromagnetic compatibility - Product family standard for lifts, escalators

-
and passenger conveyors Immunity
IEC 60085 : 1984 Thermal evaluation and classification of electrical insulation
IEC 60331 : - Tests for electric cables under fire conditions - Circuit integrity
Part II: 1999 Apparatus - Fire alone at a flame temperature of at least

750C
Part 21 : 1999 Procedures and requirements - Cables of rated voltage up to

and including 0.611.0 kV
Tests on electric cables under fire conditions
Part 3 : 1992 Test on bunched wires or cables
Battery-operated emergency power supply for lighting and ventilation of

passenger lifts
Safety glazing materials for use in buildings (human impact consideration)

glass
Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including

4501750V
Part 6 : 1991 Lifl cables and cables for flexible connections
Code of practice for electrical installations
Code of practice for the installation, operation, maintenance, performance

and constructional requirements of mains failure standby generating systems
THE SINGAPORE PRODUCTIVITY AND STANDARDS BOARD
The Singapore Productivity and Standards Board (PSB) is a statutory board established in April 1996, with the
integration of the functions of the National Productivity Board (NPB) and the Singapore Institute of Standards and
Industrial Research (SISIR) and the takeover of the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) development
function from the Economic Development Board (EDB). It is governed by a board of directors comprising
representatives from government, employers, trade unions and academia.
While NPB's activities focused on training, productivity consultancy and promotion. SISIR's work centered on
technology, quality, standards and industrial research. With the formation of PSB, synergy is derived by putting
the "soft' and "hard" aspects of productivity with the same organisation so that PSB is greater than the sum of
NPB and SISIR.
PSB's mission is to raise the productivity and enhance Singapore's competitiveness and economic growth. The
Board's vision is to be a leading player with a global perspective in matters related to productivity and standards.
One of the functions of PSB is the establishment of a national standardisation programme to support
industrialisation in Singapore. The Board is vested with the authority to appoint a Standards Council to advise
on the preparation, publication and promulgation of Singapore Standards and Technical References and the
promotion of their adoption.
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SINGAPORE STANDARD

CODE OF PRACTICE FOR

AN rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this Singapore

First published, December 1971

Chairman : Mr Soh Siew Cheong Standards Council

Chairman : Mr Cheah Sin Chee PWD Corporation Pie Ltd

Working Group 1 : Comparison of standards requirements using IS0 11071-1 : 1990

Working Group 2 : Technical editing of the standard

Convenor : Mr Cheah Sin Chee PWD Corporation Pte Ltd

Scope and purpose 7

A Rules and regulations 40

1 Rated loading capacity 24

1 Typical lifl installation 49

In preparing this revision, reference was made to the following publications :

1. EN 81 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts

2. lSOrrR 11071 Comparison of worldwide lift safety standards

It does not apply to :

Lifts used solely for erecting, demolishing, altering or repairing buildings;

Orchestral and stage lifts;

Stacking machines and similar portable appliances;

Hillside inclined lifts;

Sewice lifts (Dumbwaiters);

Vehicle lifts, home lifts and stair lifts;

However, this standard may be usefully taken as a basis.

2 Definitions and terminology

Any modification or addition to the equipment other than repairs or replacements.

2.4 Automatic rescue device (ARD)

2.5 Brake, electro-mechanical

2.6.1 Buffer, oil

2.6.1.1 Oil buffer stroke

2.6.2 Buffer, spring

2.6.2.1 Spring buffer load rating

2.6.2.2 Spring buffer stroke

2.9 Car enclosure

2.10.1 Car sling, overslung

2.10.2 Car sling, underslung

2.1 1 Car platform

2.12 Clearance, car b o t t o m

2.13 Clearance, car top

2.14 Clearance, counterweight top

2.15 Compensating chains

2.16 Compensating ropes

2.16.1 Compensating rope sheave switch

2.20 Designated floor

2.21 Door, car or landing

2.21.1 Centre-openlng door

2.21.2 Multiple panel side-opening door

2.21.3 Single panel side-opening door

2.21.4 Vertical bi-parting door

2.21.5 Vertical up sliding door

2.21.6 Emergency access door

2.22 Door closer

2.23 Door operator

A power-operated device for opening and closing doors.

2.24 Door contact, electric

2.26 Floor levelling device

2.27 Floor-selector, or selector

2.29 Geared machine

2.30 Gearless machine

2.31 Guide rails

The members used to constrain the movement of a lift car or counterweight,

2.32 Guide rail brackets

2.33 Guide rail fixing