Government Decree No. 14 / 1999 Coll.
Government Regulation laying down technical requirements for lifts
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14
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
of 11 November 1998
laying down technical requirements for lifts
The Government orders pursuant to Section 22 of Act No. 22 / 1997 Coll., on Technical Requirements for Products and on the Amendment and Addition of Certain Acts (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") to implement Sections 12 (1) and (4) and 13 (2) and (4) of the Act:
(1) This Regulation lays down technical requirements for lifts, in accordance with the law of the European Communities (1) and the international contract (2).
(2) This Regulation shall apply to:
(a) lifts serving permanently at different levels of height, intended for the transport of persons, persons and costs or only costs where the cage is:
1. accessible to persons or, if a person can enter it without difficulty,
2. equipped with controls inside the cage or within reach of the person inside the cage;
3. guided by rigid guides diverted from the horizontal at an angle of more than 15 ° or with a specified movement path (e.g. lifts with scissors mechanism),
(b) the safety components of lifts referred to in (a); the list of those safety components is set out in Annex 4 to this Regulation.
(3) The following shall not be considered lifts:
(a) cableway installations for public or non-public passenger transport, including cableway installations and ski lifts;
(b) lifts specially designed and constructed for military or police purposes;
(c) vertical mining installations;
(d) stage lifts;
(e) lifts in vehicles;
(f) lifts connected with machinery and intended exclusively for access to the workplace;
(g) ridges and screw lifts;
(h) construction lifts intended for the transport of persons or of persons and goods.
(4) For the purposes of this Regulation, the manufacturer or importers of the lift shall be considered to be the supplier. (3)
(1) The specified products under Section 12 (1) of the Act are lifts and safety components.
(2) The technical requirements for lifts and safety components (hereinafter referred to as "essential requirements") are set out in Annex 1 to this Regulation. Where a risk related to lifts is mentioned in this Regulation which is fully or partly addressed in another government regulation, this other government regulation must also be used to address such a risk.
(3) Where a harmonised Czech technical standard or a foreign technical standard transposing a harmonised European standard in the Member States of the European Union (Section 4a (3) of the Act) concerns one of the essential requirements, it is considered that:
(a) lifts complying with this technical standard comply with the relevant essential requirements;
(b) safety components which comply with this technical standard allow the lift in which they are fitted according to the manufacturer's installation instructions to be considered as a lift which meets the relevant essential requirements.
(4) The person responsible for the implementation of the buildings and the supplier of the lift shall inform each other in such a way as to ensure the proper operation and safe use of the lift.
(5) No piping, electrical installation or equipment not required for the operation and safety of the lift shall be placed in the ducts intended for lifts.
(6) The exhibition of lifts or safety components at trade fairs and exhibitions or the demonstration of lifts which do not comply with the requirements of this Regulation shall not be considered as marketing; (3) if they are marked with an indication that they do not meet the essential requirements, that they are not intended for sale, and if appropriate measures are taken to guarantee the protection of persons.
(1) Before placing safety components on the market, the manufacturer or importer shall provide the conformity assessment by any of the following procedures (Section 12 (4) of the Act) at his choice:
(a) by checking the type of safety component referred to in Part I of Annex 5 to this Regulation and assessing the conformity of the safety component with the type of random check referred to in Annex 11 to this Regulation;
(b) by checking the type of safety component referred to in Part I of Annex 5 to this Regulation and the quality assurance procedure referred to in Annex 8 to this Regulation; or
(c) comprehensive quality assurance of the safety components referred to in Annex 9 to this Regulation.
(2) The manufacturer or importer shall ensure the conformity assessment referred to in paragraph 1 even if the safety component is intended for its own use.
(1) Prior to the placing on the market of lifts, the supplier shall provide the conformity assessment by any of the following procedures (Section 12 (4) of the Act) at his choice:
(a) in the case of an elevator identical to that which has undergone an examination of the lift type in accordance with Part II of Annex 5 to this Regulation, conformity shall be assessed at the stage of manufacture, assembly and testing of the lift;
1. the final inspection referred to in Annex 6 to this Regulation,
2. by ensuring the quality of lifts referred to in Annex 12 to this Regulation; or
3. ensuring the quality of the production of lifts referred to in Annex 14 to this Regulation.
Conformity assessment procedures relating to both design and production and to the assembly and testing of lifts may be carried out on the same lift,
(b) for lifts conforming to a model lift which has undergone an examination of the type of lift referred to in Part II of Annex 5 to this Regulation, conformity shall be assessed at the stage of manufacture, assembly and testing of the lift;
1. the final inspection referred to in Annex 6 to this Regulation,
2. by ensuring the quality of lifts referred to in Annex 12 to this Regulation; or
3. ensuring the quality of the production of lifts referred to in Annex 14 to this Regulation.
Model lift means a lift for which the technical documentation determines how the essential requirements of lifts derived from the model lift are to be met using the same safety components and clearly specifies all the permissible differences between the model lift and the lifts derived from the model lift, indicating the maximum and minimum values. The range of deviations of lifts derived from the sample lift forming the type series may be demonstrated by calculation or design drawings or both,
(c) in the case of an elevator identical to that for which a comprehensive quality assurance procedure has been applied in accordance with Annex 13 to this Regulation, conformity shall be assessed at the stage of manufacture, assembly and testing of the lift;
1. the final inspection referred to in Annex 6 to this Regulation,
2. by ensuring the quality of lifts referred to in Annex 12 to this Regulation; or
3. by ensuring the quality of the production of lifts referred to in Annex 14 to this Regulation,
(d) by verifying the conformity of each lift by an authorised person in accordance with Annex 10 to this Regulation; or
(e) comprehensive quality assurance of lifts as set out in Annex 13 to this Regulation.
(2) The supplier shall ensure the conformity assessment referred to in paragraph 1 even if the lift is intended for its own use.
(3) For each lift, the manufacturer or importer shall issue a certificate of conformity and place on the lift a Czech mark of conformity in accordance with a special Regulation, (1) beside which he shall indicate the year in which the conformity has been assessed.
(4) On request, suppliers of lifts shall provide copies of certificates or other documents, including related documents, to the Office and to authorised persons.
(1) The evidence of the method of assessment of conformity used pursuant to Article 13 (8) of the Act includes:
(a) the technical documentation referred to in each of the Annexes to this Regulation, whether the design or other documents have been processed by a person other than the supplier;
(b) documents and findings issued in conformity assessment by an authorised person.
(2) In cases resulting from Article 13 (8) of the Act, the importer shall submit to the supervisory authority documents in the language of one of the Member States of the European Union or in a language agreed with the supervisory authority.
(1) The CE marking referred to in Annex 3 to this Regulation shall be affixed to safety components and lifts and subsequently, without undue delay, the EC declaration of conformity referred to in Annex 2 to this Regulation shall be issued.
(2) The CE marking shall be affixed clearly and visibly in each lift cage and on the safety components listed in Annex 4 to this Regulation or, if this is not possible, on a label inextricably affixed to the safety component.
(3) The conditions for authorising the conformity assessment activities of lifts and safety components (Section 11 (2) of the Act) are set out in Annex 7 to this Regulation.
(1) The lifts and safety components which will be placed on the market after the entry into force of this Regulation by 30 September 1999 may, instead of the requirements for their characteristics as laid down in this Regulation, comply with the requirements for their characteristics as laid down in the present provisions.
(2) The existing provisions may apply to conformity assessment procedures until 30 September 1999 instead of Articles 3 (1) and (2) and 4 (1) and (2) of this Regulation.
(3) The lifts placed on the market under contracts concluded before the date of entry into force of this Regulation may, instead of the requirements for their characteristics laid down in this Regulation, meet the requirements laid down in the provisions in force on the date of conclusion of the contract.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 April 1999.
Prime Minister:
Ing. Zeman v. r.
Minister for Industry and Trade:
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Annex No. 1 to Government Decree No. 14 / 1999 Coll.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
1. The essential requirements shall apply to lifts or safety components only if, when using lift or safety component under conditions specified by the lift supplier or by the manufacturer of safety components, the hazards to which the essential requirements apply may arise. The possibility of creating a danger to the manufacturer of safety components and the supplier of the lift shall analyse, evaluate and ensure production in advance with regard to this analysis.
2. If, in the present state of the art, the full purpose for which the essential requirements have been established cannot be achieved, it is necessary that the manufacturer of the safety components or the supplier of the lift ensure safety to an extent as close as possible to the essential requirements.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND PRODUCTION OF EXPENSES AND SAFETY COMPONENTS
1. General
1.1 If a danger may arise that is not listed in this Annex, the essential requirements of Annex 1 to Government Regulation No 170 / 1997 Coll., laying down technical requirements for machinery, shall apply to lifts and safety components. The essential requirements of point 1.1.1 of Annex 1 to Decree No. 170 / 1997 Coll. apply to lifts and safety components in any case. Lifts are also subject to the essential requirements set out in Government Decree 178 / 1997 Coll., laying down technical requirements for construction products, as amended.
1.2 Lift cage
The lift cage shall be so designed and constructed that its space and strength correspond to the manufacturer's maximum number of persons and the load capacity of the lift.
Where the dimensions permit, the cage of lifts intended for the carriage of persons shall be designed and constructed in such a way that its construction does not obstruct or impede the disabled from accessing and using the lift and that it allows any appropriate adjustment which may facilitate their use.
1.3 Hanging and supporting devices
The suspension and support devices of the lift cage, its fastening and coupling components shall be designed and selected in such a way as to ensure the necessary level of safety and minimise the risk of the cage falling, taking into account the conditions of use, the material used and the production conditions.
Where ropes or chains are used to hang the cage, at least two separate ropes or chains shall be used, each with separate fixing. Ropes and chains shall not be set or plaited unless this is necessary for fixing or creating meshes.
1.4. Load control (including excessive speed)
1.4.1 The lifts shall be designed, constructed and installed in such a way that, in the event of a manufacturer's excess load capacity, they are prevented from moving.
1.4.2 The lifts shall be equipped with a speed limiter.
This requirement does not apply to lifts where the design of the drive prevents the speed being exceeded.
1.4.3. Speed draws shall be equipped with a control and speed limiting device.
1.4.4. The lift driven by friction discs shall be so designed as to ensure the traction of carrier ropes on the disc.
1.5 Extraction machinery
1.5.1. Every personal elevator must have its own elevator machine. This requirement shall not apply to lifts in which the balance weight is replaced by a second cage.
1.5.2. The lift supplier shall ensure that the lift machine and its related equipment are not accessible except for maintenance and emergency cases.
1.6 Control
1.6.1 The controls of lifts intended for persons with reduced mobility shall be appropriately designed and located.
1.6.2 The function of the controls shall be clearly marked.
1.6.3. The call circuits of a group of lifts may be common or connected.
1.6.4 The electrical circuits of lifts shall be so installed and connected that:
(a) the possibility of confusion with non-lift-related circuits is excluded;
(b) the power is switched off under load;
(c) the lift ride is only possible when the electrical safety devices located in a separate electrical (control) safety circuit are operating properly;
(d) the defect in the electrical installation was not the cause of a dangerous situation.
2. Hazard to persons outside the cage
2.1 The lift must be designed and constructed in such a way that the space in which the cage moves is inaccessible to persons, except for maintenance and emergency operations. Before entering this space, normal use of the lift shall be excluded.
2.2 The lift shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to prevent the risk of clamping of persons when the cage is in one of the end positions.
This requirement is met by free space or escape space within the end position area.
Since such a solution is not possible in specific cases, in particular in existing buildings, other appropriate measures may be applied to prevent that risk.
2.3 The points of entry and exit from the cage shall be equipped with a shaft door which shall have equivalent mechanical resistance for the expected operating conditions.
The locking device shall prevent the following during normal operation:
(a) the start of the cage, whether intended or not, until the shaft door is closed and secured;
(b) opening the shaft door if the cage is still in motion and outside the designated opening zone.
However, commuting with open doors in a specific band is permitted provided that the commuting speed is controlled.
3. Hazard to caged persons
3.1 The lift cages shall be completely closed with full walls throughout the height including the floor and ceiling, with the exception of ventilation holes, and full doors. This door shall be so designed and installed that the cage cannot move unless the door is closed, except for the commute referred to in the last sentence of paragraph 2.3, and shall stop when the door is open.
The door of the cage shall remain closed and secured if there is a stop between two floors, if there is a risk of falling between the cage and the shaft or if the lift is not in the shaft.
3.2 In the event of a power failure or defect on the components of the lift, the lift shall be equipped with a device to prevent the cage from falling freely or uncontrollable cage movement upwards.
The device to prevent the free fall of the cage shall not be dependent on the cage curtain.
This device shall be capable of stopping the cage at an appropriate load capacity and at the maximum speed specified by the lift manufacturer. At any load, stopping this device shall not result in a deceleration which is dangerous to the passengers.
3.3 Bumpers shall be placed between the floor of the shaft and the floor of the lift cage.
In this case, the free space referred to in paragraph 2.2 shall be measured with completely compressed buffers.
This requirement does not apply to lifts whose cage cannot reach the free space according to paragraph 2.2, due to the design of the propulsion system.
3.4 The lifts shall be designed and constructed in such a way that they cannot be actuated if the device referred to in paragraph 3.2 is not in the standby position.
4. Other hazards
4.1 Chest and cage doors or both doors at the same time, if closed motorically, shall have a clamping device.
4.2 If the shaft doors are intended to contribute to the protection of the building from the spread of fire, including its glazed parts, they shall have adequate fire resistance in terms of their integrity, insulation properties (flame resistance) and radiation (heat flow density).
4.3. The balance load shall be installed in such a way as to avoid any risk of collision with the cage or falling on the cage.
4.4 The lifts must be equipped with means to release and evacuate the caged persons.
4.5. The lift cage shall be equipped with a two-way communication device enabling it to be connected to a permanent rescue service.
4.6 The lifts shall be designed and constructed in such a way that they can complete the ride if the temperature in the lift machine compartment exceeds the maximum specified by the lift manufacturer but does not respond to further commands.
4.7 The lift cages shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to ensure sufficient ventilation for the transport persons, even in the event of a prolonged interruption of operation.
4.8 The lift cage shall be illuminated accordingly when occupied or the cage door is open; the cage shall also have emergency lighting.
4.9 The communication equipment referred to in paragraph 4.5 and the emergency lighting referred to in paragraph 4.8 shall be so designed and constructed as to function even without normal current supply. The duration of their function shall be long enough to allow normal rescue operations.
4.10 The control circuits of lifts which may be used in the event of fire (fire or evacuation elevators) shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to prevent the lift from stopping at the specified levels and to enable priority steering of the lift by rescue crews.
5. Marking
5.1 In addition to the minimum data required for each machinery referred to in point 1.7.3 of Annex 1 to Government Regulation No 170 / 1997 Coll., laying down the technical requirements for machinery, each cage shall be provided with a clearly visible label indicating the load capacity in kilograms and the maximum number of persons that may be carried therein.
5.2. If the lift is designed to allow persons trapped in a cage to be released without external assistance, the corresponding instructions in the Czech language must be placed clearly and visibly in the cage.
6. Instructions for use
6.1 Safety components shall be provided with instructions drawn up in the Czech language or in a language agreed with the manufacturer or importer by the authorised person, so that:
(a) installation;
(b) connection;
(c) adjustment;
(d) maintenance
may be performed correctly and without danger.
6.2 Each lift must be equipped with documentation drawn up in the Czech language. The documentation shall include at least:
(a) instructions for use, including drawings and diagrams necessary for normal operation, relating to maintenance, testing, repair, periodic checks and removal of persons as referred to in point 4.4;
(b) a list of lifts to which repairs, periodic checks, etc.
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Annex No. 2 to Government Decree No. 14 / 1999 Coll.
EC CONFORMITY DECLARATION
1. CONTENTS OF THE EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR SECURITY AUTHORITIES
The EC declaration of conformity ("the certificate of conformity ') shall contain the following particulars:
(a) identification of the manufacturer of the safety components;
(b) identification details of the authorised representative, if any;
(c) a description of the safety component, the type or series designation and, if any, the production number;
(d) safety function of the safety component, if not evident from the description,
(e) the year of manufacture of the safety component;
(f) all relevant provisions to which the safety component complies;
(g) references to the technical standards referred to in Article 2 (3), where applicable;
(h) identification of the authorised person if he has carried out an EC type-examination in accordance with Article 3 (1) (a) and (b);
(i) reference to the EC type-examination certificate, if issued;
(j) identification details of the authorised person, provided that he has carried out a production check pursuant to Article 3 (1) (b);
(k) identification of the authorised person, where it has assessed the quality assurance system provided by the manufacturer in accordance with Article 3 (1) (c);
(l) details of the signatory authorised to act on behalf of the manufacturer of the safety components or his authorised representative.
The declaration of conformity shall be typed or printed in the same language as the instructions for use referred to in Annex 1, paragraph 6.1.
2. CONTENTS OF THE CONFORMITY DECLARATION FOR IMPLEMENTED EXPENSES
The certificate of conformity shall contain the following particulars:
(a) identification of the supplier of the lift;
(b) the description of the lift, the type or series designation, the serial number and the address where the lift is fitted;
(c) the year of installation of the lift;
(d) all relevant provisions to which the lift complies;
(e) a reference to the technical standards referred to in Article 2 (3), if used;
(f) identification of the authorised person if he has carried out an EC examination of the type of model lift in accordance with § 4 (1) (a) and (b);
(g) reference to the EC type-examination certificate, if issued;
(h) identification details of the authorised person if he has carried out the verification of the conformity of the lift pursuant to Article 4 (1) (d);
(i) identification details of the authorised person if he has carried out a final inspection of the lift in accordance with § 4 (1) (a), (b), (c);
(j) identification of the authorised person, where it has assessed the quality assurance system provided by the supplier in accordance with Article 4 (1) (2) and (3) (a), (b), (c) and (e);
(k) details of the signatory authorised to act on behalf of the supplier of the lift.
The declaration of conformity shall be typed or printed in the same language as the instructions for use referred to in Annex 1, paragraph 6.2.
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Annex No. 3 to Government Decree No. 14 / 1999 Coll.
CE CONFORMITY MARKS
The graphical form of the CE marking is laid down in a separate legislation. 5)
The minimum size of 5 mm may not be respected for small safety components.
The CE conformity marking shall bear the identification number of the authorised person dealing with:
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Government Regulation No. 14 / 1999 Coll., laying down technical requirements for lifts |
|---|---|
| Regulation Type | Regulation |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 25.01.1999 |
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| Effective from | 01.04.1999 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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