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Question: What requirements apply to the manufacturer of crane arms that are to be used in conjunction with a loading machine or forklift? Answer: Adopted 20150630, version 0.

Question: Can a lift go directly up into an apartment, e.g. penthouse lifts? Answer: Answer: Yes, provided that the machine with associated devices and breakaway plates are constantly accessible through fixed internal access routes without the need to enter private spaces. This means that the landing door must be accessible for inspection. If the distance between the apartment door and the landing door exceeds 120mm […]

Question: When can and must vertical car doors be installed? Answer: Sliding doors with vertical movement may only be used in goods passenger elevators. Last revised 20170828, 1 revision.

Question: Is presence detection always required in addition to a pinch protection strip* for doors (for example photocell protection)? Answer: When inspecting, a so-called protection level is required according to SS EN 12453. New doors: Old/existing doors: Last revised 20170828, 1 revision.

Question: What applies if a telescopic handler is equipped with a work platform? Answer: The machine must be CE marked as a person-lifting device and meet the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the standard for mobile work platforms. Revised 20170828, version 1.

Question: What free space should be provided at the top of the shaft after modification or replacement of the lift's equipment rack, control system or machinery to prevent the risk of a person being crushed by the lift car? Answer: Free space must be provided or other measures must be taken in accordance with point 2.2 of the Lift Directive's basic health and safety requirements. In order to meet the requirements of the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (BFS 2011:12 […]

Question: How do the inspection companies act during a revision inspection after reconstruction - modernization according to BFS 2011:12 Chapter 2 Section 1 when the lift does not meet the requirements of the regulation. a) When there is a start-up report that is reported before or during the inspection where it is clearly evident that the supervisory authority has accepted the deviation b) When the start-up report is reported after the inspection has been completed where the inspection company does not consider in its certificate that […]

Question: When and in what cases should the inspection body submit the certificate to the supervisory authority when applying the 3-month rule according to Chapter 2, Section 1, Sections 1-5 and above in the event of a major change or replacement of a significant part of the elevator? Answer: The National Board of Housing, Building and Planning has responded to the question in a letter dated 2013-01-11 (Diary no. 1131-4518/2012): "Outstanding not carried out [...]

Question: What is the maximum stopping distance that can be allowed for the elevator when it is stopped by the action of the photocell protection in the car opening? Answer: The stopping distance should not exceed 0.3 m at rated speed when the elevator is stopped by the action of the photocell device. Comment: (Corresponding requirements for braking distance are found when checking screw-driven elevators in Appendix 4 of the regulation.) The maximum deceleration forces should also be taken into account […]

Question: What requirements are placed on elevators that have a function that the elevator is taken out of service in the event of a fire (SS-EN 81-73) Answer: The technical requirements that exist are described in SS-EN 81-73, however, some requirements may need to be clarified. Some common questions that are asked are as follows. 1. Location of the fire smoke detector? – Does the property have a […]

Question: When and how should lifts meet the basic health and safety requirements of the Lifts Directive (2014/33/14/EU) according to Annex 1, point 4.10? Answer: The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning has clarified the requirement through a response to accredited inspection bodies at a consultation meeting: ”When installing new lifts, the requirements according to the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning’s regulations and general advice on lifts and certain other motor-driven devices (BFS 2011:12) apply, which incorporate the EU’s […]

Question: Is it permissible to remove previously installed mechanical and electrical safety equipment installed in the shaft top in order to meet the requirement for sufficient free space in the shaft top according to Chapter 2 §1? Answer: No. When removing the safety equipment, this is to be considered a revision of the lift and then the change must meet the requirement in the current statute. The […]