EN 81-70:2021/FprA1
(Amendment)Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lift - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lift - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability
This document specifies the minimum requirements for the safe and independent access and use of lifts by persons, including persons with disabilities. It covers the needs of persons with disabilities according to Annex A.
NOTE For guidance on solutions for increased accessibility and usability, see Annex D
Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von Aufzügen - Besondere Anwendungen für Personen- und Lastenaufzüge - Teil 70: Zugänglichkeit von Aufzügen für Personen einschließlich Personen mit Behinderungen
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des élévateurs - Applications particulières pour les ascenseurs et ascenseurs de charge - Partie 70 : Accessibilité aux ascenseurs pour toutes les personnes y compris les personnes avec handicap
Varnostna pravila za konstruiranje in vgradnjo dvigal (liftov) - Posebne izvedbe osebnih in osebno-tovornih dvigal - 70. del: Dostopnost dvigal za osebe, vključno z invalidi
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Overview
EN 81-70:2021/FprA1 is a European standard developed by CEN Technical Committee CEN/TC 10 that sets forth safety rules for the construction and installation of passenger and goods passenger lifts, with a strong focus on accessibility for all persons, including persons with disabilities. This amendment improves and updates requirements initially outlined in EN 81-70:2021, aiming to guarantee safe, independent, and accessible use of lifts by people with various disabilities.
This standard complements other EN 81 series parts and supports compliance with relevant European Union Directives. It specifies essential parameters such as luminance contrast, lighting, and signage to enhance usability and accessibility in elevator design.
Key Topics
- Accessibility Requirements: Specifies minimum criteria for lift design to facilitate use by persons with disabilities.
- Luminance Contrast Standards: Defines requirements for the contrast between surfaces, control buttons, symbols, and background using the Michelson contrast formula to ensure visibility.
- Illumination of Control Devices: Mandates a minimum illuminance of 100 lux on controls for improved user interaction.
- Measurement Guidelines: Introduces Annex E with methods for determining luminance contrast and light reflectance values using luminance meter cameras and other instruments.
- Symbol Visibility and Markings: Sets out requirements for clear and distinguishable symbols on lift controls and designation markings.
- Guidance for Surface Finishes: Recommends using non-reflective (matte) materials and diffuse lighting to minimize glare and reflections on lift controls.
Applications
This standard is crucial for:
- Elevator Manufacturers: To design lifts that meet stringent accessibility and safety criteria for a diverse user base.
- Lift Installation Professionals: Ensuring installations conform to accessible design principles and lighting requirements.
- Architects and Building Designers: Integrating compliant lifts that support inclusive design in new and renovated buildings.
- Facility Managers and Compliance Officers: Verifying that elevators within their facilities provide accessible and safe operation for persons with disabilities.
- Regulatory Bodies and Inspectors: Enforcing accessibility standards aligned with EU directives and promoting inclusive transportation solutions.
By following EN 81-70:2021/FprA1, stakeholders contribute to creating environments where lifts are easily usable by all, including those with visual impairments, mobility limitations, or other disabilities.
Related Standards
- EN 81 Series: A comprehensive set of European standards focused on lift safety and performance.
- EN ISO 21542:2021: Building construction accessibility standards referenced for luminance contrast guidance.
- EN ISO/CIE 11664-3:2019: Defines CIE Tristimulus Values for colorimetry, important for light reflectance measurements detailed in Annex E.
- EU Directives: This standard supports compliance with relevant EU laws regarding accessibility and safety in public and private buildings.
Practical Value and Summary
EN 81-70:2021/FprA1 ensures lifts are designed and installed to be accessible, safe, and comfortable for everyone, especially persons with disabilities. Incorporating updated luminance contrast measures and illumination requirements enhances visibility of controls and signage, reducing operational barriers. The detailed measurement guidance supports quality control and standardized verification across the industry.
Compliance with this standard not only meets regulatory requirements but also promotes universal accessibility, fostering inclusivity in urban infrastructure and elevating user experience for lift passengers worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 81-70:2021/FprA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lift - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability". This standard covers: This document specifies the minimum requirements for the safe and independent access and use of lifts by persons, including persons with disabilities. It covers the needs of persons with disabilities according to Annex A. NOTE For guidance on solutions for increased accessibility and usability, see Annex D
This document specifies the minimum requirements for the safe and independent access and use of lifts by persons, including persons with disabilities. It covers the needs of persons with disabilities according to Annex A. NOTE For guidance on solutions for increased accessibility and usability, see Annex D
EN 81-70:2021/FprA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.140.90 - Lifts. Escalators. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 81-70:2021/FprA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 81-70:2021+A1:2022, EN 81-70:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 81-70:2021/FprA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/33/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/549. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 81-70:2021/oprA1:2021
01-september-2021
Varnostna pravila za konstruiranje in vgradnjo dvigal (liftov) - Posebne izvedbe
osebnih in osebno-tovornih dvigal - 70. del: Dostopnost dvigal za osebe, vključno
z invalidi
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for
passenger and goods passenger lift - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including
persons with disability
Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau von Aufzügen - Besondere
Anwendungen für Personen- und Lastenaufzüge - Teil 70: Zugänglichkeit von Aufzügen
für Personen einschließlich Personen mit Behinderungen
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation des élévateurs - Applications
particulières pour les ascenseurs et ascenseurs de charge - Partie 70 : Accessibilité aux
ascenseurs pour toutes les personnes y compris les personnes avec handicap
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 81-70:2021/prA1
ICS:
91.140.90 Dvigala. Tekoče stopnice Lifts. Escalators
SIST EN 81-70:2021/oprA1:2021 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 81-70:2021/oprA1:2021
SIST EN 81-70:2021/oprA1:2021
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 81-70:2021
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
June 2021
ICS 91.140.90
English Version
Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts -
Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger
lift - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including
persons with disability
Règles de sécurité pour la construction et l'installation Sicherheitsregeln für die Konstruktion und den Einbau
des élévateurs - Applications particulières pour les von Aufzügen - Besondere Anwendungen für
ascenseurs et ascenseurs de charge - Partie 70 : Personen- und Lastenaufzüge - Teil 70: Zugänglichkeit
Accessibilité aux ascenseurs pour toutes les personnes von Aufzügen für Personen einschließlich Personen
y compris les personnes avec handicap mit Behinderungen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 10.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 81-70:2021. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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United Kingdom.
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aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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worldwide for CEN national Members.
SIST EN 81-70:2021/oprA1:2021
EN 81-70:2021/prA1:2021 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modifications to Clause 5, "Safety requirements and/or protective measures" . 4
2 Addition of Annex E (informative), "Determination of luminance contrast and light
reflectance values" . 4
3 Modification to the Bibliography . 8
SIST EN 81-70:2021/oprA1:2021
EN 81-70:2021/prA1:2021 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 81-70:2021/prA1:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 10
“Lifts, escalators and moving walks”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
EN 81-70:2021.
The need for an amendment was based on the following points:
— Modified requirements on luminance contrast by changing from LRV difference to Michelson
contrast for symbols to their background;
— Addition of requirement for illumination of control devices;
— New Annex for guidance on measurement of luminance contrast.
SIST EN 81-70:2021/oprA1:2021
EN 81-70:2021/prA1:2021 (E)
1 Modifications to Clause 5, "Safety requirements and/or protective measures"
Replace the current subclause 5.1.2 with the following:
"5.1.2 Where luminance contrast between adjacent surfaces is required it shall comply with Table 2.
Table 2 —Requirements for luminance contrast
Minimum light
Minimum Minimum light
reflectance
luminance reflectance
Clause Item value point Viewing angle
contrast value of lighter
difference LRV
C [%] surface LRV
M 1
– LRV
Table 4, item c) Active part of 30 - - 45° above
push buttons horizontal
to their
surrounding
Table 4, item d) Face plates to 30 - - Horizontal
their
surrounding
Table 4, item j) Symbols on - 50 50 45° above
push buttons horizontal
to active areas
5.4.3.3 c) Lift - 50 50 Horizontal
designation
markings to
background
NOTE 1 For determination of luminance contrast and light reflectance values, see informative Annex E. For
further guidance on contrast, see ISO 21542:2021, 10.3 and Annex E.
NOTE 2 On shiny and direct reflective surfaces, unfavourable reflections can reduce luminance contrast. Light
colour tones for ceiling and wall surfaces, diffuse reflective materials and a wide light distr
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