1.1 This standard applies to firefighters lifts as defined in Article 3.2 equipped with a fire protected lobby.
1.2 This standard is not applicable to:
a) double-deck lifts;
b) lifts installed in existing buildings;
c) important modification to existing lift installed before the implementation of this standard;
d) dual entry lifts, where the protected firefighters lift protected lobbies are not located on the same side as that of the fire service access level.
However, this standard may usefully be used as a basis.
1.3 This standard deals with the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to firefighters lifts(as listed in Chapter 4) when they are used as intended and under the conditions as foreseen by the manufacturer.
1.4 This standard is applicable to new firefighters lifts in new buildings which are installed after the implementation of this standard.
1.5 Except this standard, lifts which may be used for firefighting and evacuation purposes under firefighters control shall also be in accordance with the relevant requirements specified in GB 7588-2003 and GB 21240-2007.
1.6 This standard does not consider the use of lifts with partially enclosed wells for use as firefighters lifts.
1.7 This standard ceases to apply if the fire eventually breaks into a fire protected lobby.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document applies.
