BS EN 81-28:2018

What is BS EN 81‑28-Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts about?  

BS EN 81 discusses safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. BS EN 81‑28 applies to alarm systems for all types of passenger and goods passenger lifts, those covered in the EN 81 series. BS EN 81‑28 also deals with the minimum information to be provided as part of the instruction manual related to maintenance and the rescue service. 

BS EN 81‑28 deals with the following significant hazard relevant to lifts when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the installer/manufacturer: 

• Entrapment of users due to the lift not working properly. 

Note: BS EN 81‑28 is not applicable to alarm systems intended to be used to call for help in other cases, e.g., heart attack, seeking information. 

Who is BS EN 81‑28-Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts  for? 

BS EN 81‑28 on safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts is useful for: 

• Lift manufacturers 
• Health and safety bodies 
• Architects 
• Civil Engineers 
• Builders  
• Estate Managers 

Why should you use BS EN 81‑28-Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts? 

In case of an emergency such as a lift breakdown, sounding the alarm will alert maintenance staff or trained professionals in the service centre that you need help. Pressing the alarm will also allow you to speak to the person on the other end so you can explain your situation. 

BS EN 81‑28 guides you with the requirements of alarm systems in lifts. BS EN 81‑28 also guides you with the emergency electrical power supply to lifts in case of breakdowns. BS EN 81‑28 ensures that your lifts have a reliable and efficient alarm system. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 81‑28:2018 supersedes BS EN 81‑28:2003 which is withdrawn. BS EN 81‑28:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 81‑28:2003. These include: 

• The general update of the standard to delete references to EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 and replace them with references to EN 81-20 
• The indication of the status of any battery used for alarm operation and its correct charging 
• The sound levels for the alarm system and their range of adjustment 
• The indication, at the lift car, of failure of the alarm system to be able to communicate with the rescue service