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Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 22 Protection of Personnel - 22.6 Lifts

22.6 Lifts

 Personnel lift installations should be appropriately designed and constructed, installed and tested by a competent person.

Designs should be submitted at an early stage of construction. Recognised international standards such as BS EN 81 should be considered but the following gives a minimum standard that should be provided:

  • .1 Structural fire protection requires lift shaft within an “A” class division as per section 14B.2.6. Where the lift shaft is fitted within a stairway enclosure there is no need for “A” class divisions between the lift and the staircase.

  • .2 Construction and installation for marine use should be supported by a certificate from a Classification Society or manufacturer and include a relevant load test.

  • .3 Lift should comprise an enclosed capsule.

  • .4 A suitable means of escape from the capsule and lift shaft should be provided.

  • .5 Mains and emergency power to be provided, where necessary to comply with item 4.

  • .6 Emergency lighting to be provided.

  • .7 An internal alarm and telephone to be provided.

  • .8 Normal operation should ensure lift only stops at each deck.

  • .9 “Not to be used in case of fire” sign to be posted within.

Reference standards include:

BS EN 81 series – Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts

BS 5655 series – Lifts and service lifts

Parent topic: 22 Protection of Personnel
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