Standards ensure elevators are installed to prevent falls, entrapment, electrocution, and structural failure. Compliance is mandatory globally, with ISO 8100 and GB/T 7588 as the most widely applied frameworks.
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Elevator installation safety standards are a set of mandatory and recommended rules covering design, construction, electrical systems, safety components, and on-site acceptance. Below is a concise overview of global & Chinese core standards and key safety requirements for installation.
1. Major International Standards
- ISO 8100 series(global baseline)
- ISO 8100-1:2026: Safety rules for lifts (passenger/goods, traction/hydraulic)
- ISO 8100-30:2019: Installation dimensions for Class I/II/III/VI lifts
- EN 81 series(EU, widely adopted)
- EN 81-1: Safety for construction & installation of passenger/goods lifts
- Global Essential Safety Requirements (GESRs) for risk reduction
2. Core Chinese Standards (Mandatory + Recommended)
- GB/T 7588.1-2020(primary, equivalent to EN 81-1)国家标准化管理委员会
- Safety rules for construction & installation of passenger/goods lifts国家标准化管理委员会
- Code for installation acceptance (≤6.0 m/s traction lifts)
- Safety for new lifts in existing buildings
- China Elevator Association: Safety rules & essential technical requirements
3. Key Safety Requirements for Installation
3.1 Hoistway & Machine Room
- Hoistway: Enclosed, fire-resistant; no unauthorized openings; adequate ventilation & lighting
- Machine room: Min. height ≥2.0 m; secure access; main switch isolation; overload/overvoltage protection
3.2 Landing Doors & Car Doors
- Landing door: Interlocked with car door; cannot open unless car is at floor; mechanical strength against impact
- Car door: Safety edge (reverse on obstruction); door force ≤150 N; emergency release tool accessible
3.3 Car & Counterweight
- Car: Enclosed; min. height ≥2.0 m; anti-fall guardrails on top; overload sensor (≥110% rated load = no start + alarm)
- Counterweight: Securely fastened; minimum clearance from car/hoistway ≥50 mm
3.4 Safety Components (Critical)
- Safety gear: Engages if overspeed/accidental movement; stops car on guide rails
- Governor: Monitors speed; triggers safety gear at 115% rated speed
- Buffer: At hoistway bottom; absorbs impact if car falls
- Limit switches: Cut power at top/bottom travel limits
3.5 Electrical Safety
- Earthing: All metal parts earthed; insulation resistance ≥0.5 MΩ
- Fault protection: Phase loss/reversal protection; emergency stop button (red, prominent)
- Emergency power: Lighting, intercom, and alarm work during power failure
3.6 Installation & Acceptance
- Only licensed installers(manufacturer or authorized firms) permitted国家市场监督管理总局
- Pre-use inspection: Safety gear, governor, buffers, door interlocks, and electrical systems tested
- Documentation: Design files, quality certificate, installation manual, and inspection report required
