Division 3 Risks for persons in the car

United Kingdom

1. 3.1Lift cars must be completely enclosed by full-length walls, fitted floors and ceilings included, with the exception of ventilation apertures, and with full-length doors. These doors must be so designed and installed that the car cannot move, except for the landing movements referred to in the third subparagraph of point 2.3, unless the doors are closed, and comes to a halt if the doors are opened.
2. 3.2In the event of a power cut or failure of components the lift must have devices to prevent free fall or uncontrolled movements of the car.
3. 3.3Buffers must be installed between the bottom of the shaft and the floor of the car.
4. 3.4Division 3.4