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FOCUS ON EN 81-72

EN 81-72 is an integration to the 81-20 regulation for fire and evacuation situations under the control of firefighters.
This regulatory framework defines the correct functioning of the lift during firefighting operations for at least 2 hours.

What does the regulation include?

  • Resistance of electronic controls to floors at temperatures between 0 and 65 ºC (or shall be made out of service);
  • Electronical devices IPX3;*
  • A SWITCH of the fire-fighting lift in the firefighters access floor which must be activated with a TRIANGULAR KEY;
  • IPX3 car display and push-buttons;
  • IPX3 landing operating fixtures;
  • Guarantee of functioning in presence of smoke (SMOKE RESISTANCE);
  • In the car, the firefighters access floor must be clearly indicated (via FIRE PICTOGRAM);
  • Active two-way communication shall be provided between:
  1. Fire access floor and car;
  2. Engine room and car;
  3. Other position (optional) and car.

 

WHAT DOES VEGA OFFER?

Vega offers a full range of EN81-72 accessories and fixtures fully customizable and certified to meet the stringent safety standards of fire elevators.

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Published on: 
28 Junho, 2024