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22.6 — Lifts Regeling veiligheid zeeschepen

Lifts

Personnel lift installations should be appropriately designed and constructed, installed and tested by a competent person.

Designs should be submitted at an early stage of construction. Recognised international standards such as BS EN 81 should be considered but the following gives a minimum standard that should be provided:

1. Structural fire protection requires lift shaft within an ‘A’ class division as per section 14B.2.6. Where the lift shaft is fitted within a stairway enclosure there is no need for ‘A’ class divisions between the lift and the staircase.

2. Construction and installation for marine use should be supported by a certificate from a Classification Society or manufacturer and include a relevant load test.

3. Lift should comprise an enclosed capsule.

4. A suitable means of escape from the capsule and lift shaft should be provided.

5. Mains and emergency power to be provided, where necessary to comply with item 4.

6. Emergency lighting to be provided.

7. An internal alarm and telephone to be provided.

8. Normal operation should ensure lift only stops at each deck.

9. ‘Not to be used in case of fire’ sign to be posted within.

Reference standards include:

BS EN 81 series – Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts BS 5655 series – Lifts and service lifts

Regeling
Regeling veiligheid zeeschepen
Soort
Ministeriële regeling
Geldend vanaf
01-07-2026
BWB-id
BWBR0017728
Versie
2026-07-01_0

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