PD ISO TR 16765:2003 pdf download – Comparison of worldwide safety standards on lifts for firefighters.
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It was agreed by ISO/TC 178 that the comparison required the additional input of firefighting experts in WG 6. The comparison includes reference to national lift (elevator) codes, fire codes and building regulations. The content of this Technical Report is based on the information provided by the ISO/TC 178/WG 6 members. This Technical Report is intended to aid standards writers in developing their firefighters lift (elevator) requirements and to help standards users understand the basis for the requirements as they are applied throughout the world. This Technical Report must be read in conjunction with the various lift (elevator), fire and building codes, as it was often necessary to summarize the requirements for the sake of the comparisons. Further, the information contained in this Technical Report does not necessarily represent the opinions of the standards writing organization responsible for the developments of the safety standards which are being compared and they should be consulted regarding interpretations of their requirements. This Technical Report will be used as a basis together with an appropriate risk assessment when preparing a global standard for firefighting and/or evacuation lifts (elevators).
PD ISO TR 16765:2003 pdf download – Comparison of worldwide safety standards on lifts for firefighters
