Lifts and lifting equipment

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Introduction....................................................................................1 Passenger and goods lifts and powered lifting platforms (for the use of disabled persons)........................................................................1
Aims 1 Meeting those aims 1

Overhead track hoists, lifting beams, eyebolts and other equipment secured to buildings and structures for the purposes of lifting.........2
Aims 2 Meeting those aims 2

What equipment is covered by the regulations?...............................2 Further guidance.............................................................................2 Appendix A......................................................................................4 Best practice note for passenger/goods lifts, powered lifting platforms (for the use of disabled persons), overhead track hoists and lifting beams ................................................................4
Introduction Feasibility stage Tendering stage Installation stage Commissioning/practical completion Defects liability period End of defects liability period/handover Use of equipment 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7

Appendix B......................................................................................9 Brief specifications..........................................................................9 Appendix C....................................................................................25 Additional guidance and definition of equipment covered by LOLER 1998 .............................................................................................25
Lifting equipment (extracts from LOLER 1998 safe use of lifting devices) 26

Further guidance Appendices

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Best practice note for passenger/goods lifts, powered lifting platforms (for the use of disabled persons), overhead track hoists and lifting beams 4 Brief specifications 9 Additional guidance and definition of equipment covered by LOLER 1998 26

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Introduction
1. Lifting equipment is defined as equipment used for lifting or lowering loads. This includes the attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting the equipment and the lifting accessories that attach the load to the machine, as well as the equipment which carries out the actual lifting function. It is covered by legislation with specific requirements for design, construction, installation and maintenance. The policy outlines the actions that need to be taken to ensure compliance with legislation.

Passenger and goods lifts and powered lifting platforms (for the use of disabled persons)
Aims
2. Passenger and goods lifts are specialist items of plant that play a vital part in the movement of people and goods around a building to ensure smooth operation of services and provide access to services. Poor selection or inappropriate specification of installations can significantly impact on how services operate, as well as put Cornwall Council at risk in terms of statutory breach, loss of reputation or financial loss. This policy seeks to address such risks by stating what services and their technical advisors need to consider when addressing the need for a lift installation in a building.

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Meeting those aims

4. In designing, procuring, commissioning and maintaining passenger and goods lifts the Council will seek to ensure that;

The installation is fit for the purpose to which it is intended - in other words a lift installed specifically for the use of wheelchair users or ambulant disabled is used purely for those purposes and no other Any installation is designed and procured with its whole life cost in mind, not simply on the basis of lowest capital cost That the specification of an installation meets standards of robustness that match the demands put on the installation by the building occupiers No product or installation is installed that cannot readily allow the release of trapped occupants by locally trained staff Installations comply with relevant legislation and the applicable British standards Suitably competent, qualified and experienced professionals are employed in the design, selection and procurement of lift plant and supporting electrical infrastructure and building structures
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Overhead track hoists, lifting beams, eyebolts and other equipment secured to buildings and structures for the purposes of lifting
Aims
5. Wherever possible the Council will seek to minimise, or ideally avoid, the use of equipment that requires permanent beams or fixtures attached to a building or structure. All such fixtures fall under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998 and as such place an additional burden on the Councils resources in terms of risk assessment and regular statutory inspection. Particularly resource intensive are the provision of eyebolts for window cleaning1 and rails required for window cleaning cradles.

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Meeting those aims

7. Wherever there is a need for lifting equipment in delivering council services, an assessment shall be made of alternative solutions that avoid permanent fixture to a building. If no other solution can be found, then the Council will ensure that:

A complete and thorough risk assessment is carried out for the operations concerned Lifting equipment is specified which takes full account of the risk assessment and method statements for the lifting operation Equipment suppliers specifications for the installation are fully complied with Fixtures to buildings and structures are designed by a competent qualified structural engineer All other requirements of LOLER 1998 are complied with

What equipment is covered by the regulations?

8. Lifting equipment includes any equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads, including attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting. The regulations cover a wide range of equipment including cranes, fork lift trucks, lifts, hoists, mobile elevating work platforms and vehicle inspection platform hoists. The definition also includes lifting accessories such as chains, slings, eyebolts etc.

Further guidance
This will be contained in guidance documents developed through property services.
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Depending on nature of use this may also fall under the PUWER regulations 2

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NOTE: This policy does not cover mobile lifting equipment, including forklift trucks, mobile lifts for workshops, elevating platforms and cherry pickers which nonetheless are covered by LOLER 1998.

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Appendix A Best practice note for passenger/goods lifts, powered lifting platforms (for the use of disabled persons), overhead track hoists and lifting beams
Introduction
Lifting equipment is defined as equipment used for lifting or lowering loads. This includes the attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting the equipment and the lifting accessories that attach the load to the machine, as well as the equipment which carries out the actual lifting function. It is covered by legislation with specific requirements for design, construction, installation and maintenance.

Feasibility stage
An option appraisal will be carried out to inform the access statement and the clients brief. Full account should be taken of fire risk management. The principal building services engineer will be advised of the proposals, which must be planned, organised and carried out by a competent person taken from the Councils pre-accredited register of contractors (please note this register contains details of contractors who have been successfully vetted by the Council with regards to their health and safety procedures only and does not relate to performance standards).

Tendering stage
Performance specifications (see appendix b) have been produced by property services and must be followed for the addition of: Wheelchair platform stair lifts Disabled person lifting platforms Typical passenger lifts (including refurbishments) Goods lifts Electrical supplies (for standard lifts and lifting platforms)

All passenger lifting equipment must comply with part m of the building regulations, current DDA regulations and BS 5776 and BS 5600. Goods lifting equipment must comply with BS EN 81 or BS 6440 and LOLER 1998.

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Installation stage
The principal building services engineer will be advised of the proposed programme of work and the anticipated commissioning date. All lifting equipment must be positioned and installed to minimise any risks and prevent the risk of injury (e.g. from the equipment or the load falling or striking people). Prior to the handover date being set, the lift installation contractor will provide the principal building services engineer with the name and details of the commissioning engineer and testing procedure and provide a copy of the commissioning certificates for comment and approval and the relevant British standards. The principal building services engineer will forward this information to the Councils insurance section and obtain confirmation that the procedures and details are correct, at which point a handover date can be set. Two weeks prior to practical completion, the principal building services engineer will be provided with the: EC conformity certificate

Commissioning certificates; certificates differ according to the British or European standards that apply to the specific lifting equipment being installed and the correct form must be used. There are usually two certificates; a technical form and a form certifying that the lift users have been shown how to use the system. Maintenance manual Log book Operations manual

A copy of the maintenance manual, log book, operations manual and a simplified maintenance guide (to allow the necessary procedures to be followed by site staff) are to be provided by the lift installation contractor and kept on site by the premises co-ordinator. All records and certification will be maintained in the log book by the premises co-ordinator, together with the necessary training. The principal building services engineer will ensure that a recorded procedure for the maintenance requirements is in place, to be managed by the premises co-ordinator.

Commissioning/practical completion
Once the certification (as above) has been received and reviewed, the principal building services engineer will inspect the lifting equipment and complete a written report with a copy to be held in the log book. The principal building services engineer will witness the commissioning of the lifting equipment, during which the lift installation contractor will demonstrate its operation (including all systems, safety devices and the

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safe rescue of a passenger) to site staff and undertake a weight test. The lift installation contractor will ensure site staff are aware of their maintenance obligations. Practical completion (handover of the lifting equipment) will take place in the presence of the lift installation contractor, site staff and the principal building services engineer. The lift installation contractor will produce a fully completed certificate of test and examination (taking the form as required by the brief specifications in appendix b) for the principal building services engineer with a copy to be held in the log book. Any unique tools or programming devices required for maintenance purposes will be included in the handover package. The lift installation contractor will provide call out details for the event of a breakdown. The principal building services engineer will advise the Councils insurance section of the addition of the lifting equipment to be added to the insurance policy, allowing inspection by a competent person at least every six months (reports of inspections will be forwarded to site staff by the insurance section and are to be held in the log book). The lift can now be put into service.

Defects liability period

The lift installation contractor will undertake servicing, as per the manufacturers guidelines (which should comprise of not less than four three monthly service visits and all breakdown calls with a 24 hour cover arrangement (excluding vandalism), over the 12 months defects liability period, with the final service being undertaken immediately prior to handover. Any service, defects or repairs required to the lifting equipment in this period must be entered into the log book. Records of services and works undertaken in this period will be held and maintained in the log book.

End of defects liability period/handover

The lift installation contractor and the principal building services engineer are to conduct a joint inspection on site, during which they will review the service log, record any defects and formally handover the lifting equipment into the Councils care. A written report of the inspection will be produced by the principal building services engineer with a copy to be held in the log book. Handover test and examination certification will be produced by the lift installation contractor and held by the principal building services engineer

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with a copy held in the log book. When all defects have been rectified and the contract is completed, the principal building services engineer will add the lifting equipment to the Councils periodic inspection, service and testing contract, for which records and certificates are held and maintained as follows: Inspection certificates certificates will be produced on a quarterly, one, five and ten yearly basis and will be held in the log book, with the principal building services engineer holding copies of the one, five and ten year certificates Service details equipment will be maintained in line with the manufacturers recommendations and details of services/works will be recorded in the log book by the engineer and made available to the principal building services engineer via a computerised system Testing certificates original certificates will be held by the principal building services engineer with a copy held in the log book.

Use of equipment
Installed lifting equipment will be used only in accordance with its design purpose. All lifting operations must be planned, supervised and carried out in a safe manner by competent persons. All necessary precautions will be taken by site staff to eliminate or reduce risks and to ensure the equipment is safe for purpose. A risk assessment will be carried out by site staff, held and maintained in the log book and will consider the following: How often the equipment will be used Where the equipment will be used The nature and characteristics of the load the equipment will lift

Any limitations on its use as specified by the manufacturer or the supplier If the risk assessment reveals a significant risk from the use of the lifting equipment then a suitable inspection will be carried out (including visual checks and functional tests where appropriate). The frequency and extent of the inspections will depend on the potential risks and should be carried out by a competent person. In the event of an exceptional circumstance occurring, site staff must contact the principal building services engineer for guidance. If it is proposed to change, reconfigure or re-site the equipment, the principal building services engineer must be consulted in the first instance. If the proposal goes ahead then the equipment must be thoroughly

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examined (and a written report produced) by a competent person before use. Lifting beams should be marked and certified and any queries should be clarified with the principal building services engineer.

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Appendix B Brief specifications

Output Specification for Wheelchair Platform Stair Lifts Principal function For transportation of wheelchair users and restricted to prevent unauthorised operation. The carriage will be a wheelchair platform, not a seat. The stair lift will operate on a guide rail system to either the left or right hand side of the staircase and around the inside radius (if a curved rail system is required). General Standards This specification is based on BS 5776 and must be read alongside the said document, part m of the building regulations (for wheelchair platform stair lifts) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Equipment must be CE marked in accordance with EMC Machinery Directive (certification must be produced). This specification sets out particular requirements, responsibilities and finishes for lifts installed in Cornwall Council properties. It is anticipated that suppliers will have a suitable lift within their normal range, but should check to ensure all of the following is supplied within their tender price. The supplier/installer must state in their tender documents the time periods required from receipt of order to:a) Produce drawings for approval b) Following drawing approval to delivery on site c) Installation to prepared site d) Setting to work Handover The supplier/installer will be required to fully demonstrate the operation of the lifting platform to the building user and/or commissioning and certification engineer, this will include safe rescue of a passenger. The supplier/installer will be required to fully demonstrate all systems and safety devices and complete the Councils commissioning schedule, including a weight test. A fully completed certificate of test and examination is to be provided. A user handbook and full technical service handbook are to be provided in duplicate at handover.

Programme

Certification Handbook

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Maintenance

The lifting platform should have open protocol controls and be maintainable by any lift maintenance specialist. Any unique tools or programming devices required to achieve this are to be included in the handover package. The first 12 months maintenance, comprising of not less than two six monthly service visits and all breakdown calls (excluding vandalism) are to be included for and carried out by the supplier/installer.

Size Dimension Control system Lifting capacity Finishes Car floor Lighting Controls Key operation

Minimum of 1250mm long by 800mm wide Constant pressure push buttons 250kg rated Slip resistant black Will rely on the normal room lighting with the provision of emergency lighting Although the lifting platform is to comply with part m of the building regulations, current DDA regulations and British standards for accessibility, when installed in schools, the landing call point will require a key to prevent unauthorised use. Once the platform reaches the landing it is called to by the key and the key removed, the doors will remain open until an on-platform control is used to initiate travel. Controls onboard the platform are to comply with part m of the building regulations, current DDA regulations and British standards for accessibility. An emergency call button if required on the platform shall activate an audio-visual alarm in a public area in the vicinity of the lift*. A notice alongside the alarm is to read Assistance Required on Lifting Platform.

Car controls

Emergency call

Other requirements In addition to the platform, liftway and controls, the supplier is to include the provision and installation of -

1) H&S signage: a) Warning To minimise the risk of persons falling, ensure the stair lift is parked such that the platform is raised into the folded position. Emergency operation is to be undertaken only in accordance with correct procedure. The electrical supply is to be switched off and the carriage is to be under constant surveillance whilst in
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emergency operation. b) Instructions for safe manual operation. c) Load plate. d) Assistance Required on Lifting Platform alongside alarm. 2) Builders work drawings. 3) Electrical details. Safe rescue of trapped passengers General The method of rescue is to be clearly displayed in the hand over documents and demonstrated. The inclined platform shall be manufactured by Garaventa and the model will be a Linwood X press II or Artira. An alternative may be considered where it can be demonstrated that the specification, construction and performance of the alternative/s are at least equal to that of the named equipment. 1) 2) 3) 4) Electrical supply for lifting platform drive Level floor Local lighting/emergency lighting Local socket

By others Other trades will install the following for which the lift supplier/installer will assist in access and the provision of information Quality assurance:

Confirmed by principal building services engineer

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Output Specification for Vertical Disabled Person Lifting Platform Principal function For use of people with impaired mobility and their companions only and restricted to prevent unauthorised operation. General Standards This specification is based on BS 6440 and must be read alongside the said document, building regulations (part m) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Equipment must be CE marked in accordance with EMC Machinery Directive (certification must be produced). This specification sets out particular requirements, responsibilities and finishes for lifts installed in Cornwall Council properties. It is anticipated that suppliers will have a suitable lift within their normal range, but should check to ensure all of the following is supplied within their tender price. Programme The lifting platform shall be of the hydraulic type. The supplier/installer must state in their tender documents the time periods required from receipt of order to:a) Produce drawings for approval b) Following drawing approval to delivery on site c) Installation to prepared site d) Setting to work Handover The supplier/installer will be required to fully demonstrate the operation of the lifting platform to the building user and/or commissioning and certification engineer, including safe rescue of a passenger. The supplier/installer will be required to fully demonstrate all systems and safety devices and complete the Councils commissioning schedule, including a weight test. A fully completed certificate of test and examination is to be provided (the certificate shall take the form of that shown in BS 6440 annex b). A user handbook and full technical service handbook are to be provided in duplicate at handover. The lifting platform should have open protocol controls and be maintainable by any lift maintenance specialist. Any unique tools or programming devices required to achieve this are to be included in the handover package.

Certification

Handbook Maintenance

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The first 12 months maintenance, comprising of not less than four, three monthly service visits and all breakdown calls on a 4 hour response 24 hour basis 365 days of the year (excluding vandalism) are to be included for and carried out by the supplier/installer. Size Dimension Unless otherwise stated, the lifting platform will be suitable for a person in a motorised wheelchair plus an attendant (400kG). As laid out in part m of the building regulations, the platform size shall be 1400mm long and 1100mm wide. The lift structure should not be greater than 1600mm long and 1350mm wide. Where the building constraints prove restrictive, a platform size of 1400mm long and 900mm wide (wheelchair use only not less than 400kg safe working load) may be considered. However, this will only be acceptable for through access or single entry applications. In this instance the lift structure should not be greater than 1600mm long and 1150mm wide. Type/drive Control system Finishes Car floor Lighting Controls Key operation Direct acting hydraulic Constant pressure push buttons Slip resistant black The lifting platform shall be provided by at least 50 lux of lighting/emergency lighting Although the lifting platform is to comply with part m of the building regulations, current DDA regulations and British standards for accessibility, when installed in schools, the landing call point will require a key to prevent unauthorised use. Once the platform reaches the landing it is called to by the key and the key removed, the doors will remain open until an on platform control is used to initiate travel. Platform travel will not commence until doors are closed. Powered electrical doors are required. Controls on board the platform are to comply with part m of the building regulations, current DDA regulations and British standards for accessibility. Joystick controls are not permitted. An emergency call button on the platform will activate an audio and telephone communication (Windcrest Unit) system.

Car controls

Emergency call Other requirements In addition to the platform, liftway

1) H&S signage: a) Use by persons with impaired mobility and

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and controls, the supplier is to include the provision and installation of

attendants only on each landing b) Instructions for safe manual operation c) Load plate 2) Builders work drawings 3) Electrical details 4) Fitted with automatic device which prevents the platform being overloaded The lift device must include the following safety features:

Safety features

Safe rescue of trapped passengers

High pressure relief valve Anti rupture valve fitted to the hydraulic ram Emergency lowering facility (manual), which allows the user to lower the lift to the ground floor in the event of a power failure and is operated from the pump unit in the control box. Safety edge around platform perimeter (stops the lift platform when an obstruction is sensed). Safety edge on top edge of carriage (to prevent finger trapping).

The method of rescue is to be clearly displayed in the hand over documents, along with the door release key. The lift platform is to be equipped with battery backed emergency lowering, meaning that in the first instance the user shall use the conventional down button in order to lower the lift platform to the bottom landing. Battery backed emergency lowering must be achievable at full safe working load. Manual emergency lowering (from the control cabinet) should only be necessary in cases of a severe electrical fault. The lift contractor/supplier shall be factory trained and certificated in the installation of equipment of this scope, with evidence of experience with specified equipment. They shall maintain an adequate stock of replacement parts, have qualified people available to ensure fulfilment of maintenance and call back service without unreasonable loss of time in reaching the project site. They shall provide a four hour emergency call out facility. The vertical disabled person lifting platform shall be manufactured by Phoenix Lifting Systems and the model shall be from the Lyndhurst range. An alternative may be considered where it can be demonstrated that the specification, construction and performance of the alternative/s are at least equal to that of the named equipment. 1) Electrical supply for lifting platform drive 2) Level floor 3) Local lighting
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supplier/installer will assist in access and the provision of information. Quality assurance:

4) Local socket

Confirmed by principal building services engineer

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Output Specification for Typical Passenger Lift

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Principal function General passenger (ambulant and disabled) use but, when installed in schools, restricted to prevent unauthorised operation. General Standards This specification is based on the BS EN 81 series of standards, building regulations (part m) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Equipment must be CE marked. This specification sets out particular requirements, responsibilities and finishes for lifts installed in Cornwall Council properties. It is anticipated that suppliers will have a suitable lift within their normal range, but should check to ensure all of the following is supplied within their tender price. The supplier/installer must state in their tender documents the time periods required from receipt of order to:a) Produce drawings for approval b) Following drawing approval to delivery on site c) Installation to prepared site d) Setting to work Handover The supplier/installer will be required to fully demonstrate the operation of the lift to the building user, including safe rescue of a passenger. The supplier/installer will be required to fully demonstrate all systems and safety devices to the Councils insurer. A fully completed certificate of test and examination is to be provided. The certificate shall take the form of that shown in PAS 32. A user handbook and full technical service handbook are to be provided in duplicate at handover. The lift should have open protocol controls and be maintainable by any lift maintenance specialist. Any unique tools or programming devices required to achieve this are to be included in the handover package. The first 12 months maintenance, comprising of not less than two six monthly service visits and all breakdown calls (excluding vandalism) are to be included for and carried out by the supplier/installer. Of traditional design and not machine-less type. It shall be hydraulic in nature.

Programme

Certification

Handbook Maintenance

Type of lift Size Dimension

Unless otherwise stated, the lift will be an eight person, 630kG suitable for medium duty in a commercial building.
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Type Control system

hydraulic (60 starts per hour)

Fitted with reduced speed levelling Collective

Finishes Car floor Car ceiling Car walls

Slip resistant black White with concealed low energy lighting including emergency light Light coloured plastic laminate Handrails all round Mirror on rear wall above handrail Stainless steel Stainless steel Reveals should be constructed in a manner which negates physical damage Primer

Car doors Landing doors Reveals Landing architraves Controls Key operation

Although the lift is to comply with part m of the building regulations, current DDA regulations and British standards for accessibility, when installed in schools, the landing call point will require a key to prevent unauthorised use. Once the car reaches the landing it is called to by the key and the key removed, the doors will remain open until an on car control is used to initiate travel. Controls within the car are to comply with part m of the building regulations, current DDA regulations and British standards for accessibility. Floor indicators to be voice synthesiser audio, plus visual alpha/numeric British convention (G,1,2 etc). Landing indicators to be visual as above plus chime as lift arrives. This will be by telephone communication (Windcrest Unit). The first call will be to the premises manager or school secretary and if this is not answered in ten rings will transfer to a dedicated 24/7 call centre from where it will transfer to the installer during the warranty period and thereafter to the Councils lift term contractor. The contractor shall provide the call centre facility at their cost.

Car controls

Indicators

Emergency call

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Doors

Doors are to incorporate non contact passenger detectors to stop or reverse door closure when a passenger is on the threshold. Standard car top control to BS 7255.

Car top control Other requirements The supplier is to include the provision and installation of -

1) A fixed ladder to access the pit 2) Interlocked pit prop 3) H&S signage: a) Authorised Persons Only on each landing b) Motor room door Authorised Persons Only c) Load plate 4) Rubber electrical safety mat on front of control panel 5) Lock-off stop button at entrance to well/pit 6) Builders work drawings 7) Electrical details 8) Paint lift shaft/seal The method of rescue is to be clearly displayed in a wall mounted chart in the motor room, along with the door release key. A buzzer or other device is to be incorporated to sound when the lift is within the door opening zone. An emergency telephone made by Windcrest shall be provided. The lift contractor/supplier shall be factory trained and certificated in the installation of equipment of this scope, with evidence of experience with specified equipment. They shall maintain an adequate stock of replacement parts, have qualified people available to ensure fulfilment of maintenance and call back service without unreasonable loss of time in reaching the project site. They shall provide a 24 hour emergency call out facility. Four hour response for defect period covers.
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Safe rescue of trapped passengers

Lift contractor qualifications

General By others Other trades will install the following for which the lift supplier/installer will assist in access and the provision of information -

1) Electrical supply for lift drive 2) Separate electric supply to and provision of:a) Motor room lighting b) Motor room heating c) Motor room socket d) Well lighting e) Well socket 3) Painting well walls, floor and lift shaft 4) Smoke detector at top of well 5) Telephone line 6) Motor room ventilation Confirmed by principal building services engineer 26.01.09

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Output Specification for a Typical Passenger Lift (Refurbishment) Principal function General passenger (ambulant and disabled) use but, when

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installed in schools, restricted to prevent unauthorised operation. General Standards This specification is based on BS 5655-6:2002 and must be read alongside all of the relevant parts of BS 5655,building regulations part m and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Equipment must be CE marked. This specification sets out particular requirements, responsibilities and finishes for lifts installed in Cornwall Council properties. The contractor should ensure all of the following are supplied within their tender price. The supplier/installer must state in their tender documents the time periods required from receipt of order to:a) Produce drawings for approval b) Following drawing approval to delivery on site c) Installation to prepared site d) Setting to work Handover The supplier/installer will be required to fully demonstrate the operation of the lift to the building user, including safe rescue of a passenger. The supplier/installer will be required to fully demonstrate all systems and safety devices to the Councils insurer. A fully completed certificate of test and examination is to be provided. The certificate shall take the form of that shown in BS 5655 part 10. A user handbook and full technical service handbook are to be provided in duplicate at handover. The lift should have open protocol controls and be maintainable by any lift maintenance specialist. Any unique tools or programming devices required to achieve this are to be included in the handover package. The first 12 months maintenance, comprising of not less than two six monthly service visits and all breakdown calls (excluding vandalism) are to be included for and carried out by the supplier/installer. Unless otherwise stated, the lift will be an eight person, 630kG suitable for medium duty in a commercial building. Traction (90 starts per hour) or hydraulic (45 starts per hour) Fitted with reduced speed levelling Collective
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Certification

Handbook Maintenance

Size Dimension Type Control system

Finishes Car floor Car ceiling Car walls

Slip resistant black White with concealed low energy lighting including emergency light Light coloured plastic laminate Handrails all round Mirror on rear wall above handrail Stainless steel Reveals should be constructed in a manner which negates physical damage Stainless steel Primer Although the lift is to comply with part m of the building regulations, current DDA regulations and British standards for accessibility, when installed in schools, the landing call point will require a key to prevent unauthorised use. Once the car reaches the landing it is called to by the key and the key removed, the doors will remain open until an on-car control is used to initiate travel. Controls within the car are to comply with part m of the building regulations, current DDA regulations and British standards for accessibility. Floor indicators to be voice synthesiser audio, plus visual alpha/numeric British convention (G,1,2 etc). Landing indicators to be visual as above plus chime as lift arrives. This will be by telephone communication. The first call will be to the premises manager or school secretary and if this is not answered in ten rings will transfer to a dedicated 24/7 call centre from where it will transfer to the installer during the warranty period and thereafter to the Councils lift term contractor. Doors are to incorporate non contact passenger detectors to stop or reverse door closure when a passenger is on the threshold. Standard car-top control to BS 7255

Car doors Reveals Landing doors Landing architraves Controls Key operation

Car controls

Indicators

Emergency call

Doors

Car-top control Other requirements The supplier is to include the provision

1) A fixed ladder to access the pit 2) Interlocked pit prop

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3) H&S signage: a) Authorised Persons Only on each landing b) Motor room door Authorised Persons Only c) Load plate 4) Rubber electrical safety mat on front of control panel 5) Lock-off stop button at entrance to well/pit 6) Builders work drawings 7) Electrical details The method of rescue is to be clearly displayed in a wall mounted chart in the motor room, along with the door release key. A buzzer or other device is to be incorporated to sound when the lift is within the door opening zone. An emergency telephone made by Windcrest shall be provided. The lift contractor/supplier shall be factory trained and certificated in the installation of equipment of this scope, with evidence of experience with specified equipment. They shall maintain an adequate stock of replacement parts, have qualified people available to ensure fulfilment of maintenance and call back service without unreasonable loss of time in reaching the project site. They shall provide a 24 hour emergency call out facility. The Councils term lift contractor shall refurbish passenger lifts as required. 1) Electrical supply for lift drive 2) Separate electric supply to and provision of:a) Motor room lighting b) Motor room heating c) Motor room socket d) Well lighting e) Well socket 3) Painting well walls and floor 4) Smoke detector at top of well 5) Telephone line 6) Motor room ventilation Confirmed by principal building services engineer 26.01.09

Safe rescue of trapped passengers

Lift contractor qualifications

General By others Other trades will install the following for which the lift supplier/installer will assist in access and the provision of information -

Quality assurance:

Output Specification for Electrical Supplies Principal function Electrical supplies for standard lifts and lifting platforms. General
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Standards

This specification is based on BS EN 81 for standard lifts and BS 6440 for lifting platforms, along with BS 7671, (IEE Electrical Wiring Regulations) and Cornwall Councils standard specification for electrical installations. This specification sets out particular requirements, responsibilities and installation requirements for lift supplies installed in Cornwall Council properties. The lift supplier/installer must state in his tender documents the time periods required from receipt of order to:a) Produce drawings for approval b) Following drawing approval to delivery on site c) Installation to prepared site d) Setting to work The electrical contractor is to provide his installation to suit these dates.

Programme

Certification Requirements Standard lift

A fully completed certificate of test and examination is to be provided. The certificate shall take the form of that shown in BS 7671 completion certificate. 1) Electrical supply for lift drive: This supply should be taken from the building main intake position. The over current device should be sized to suit the full load and starting load characteristics declared by the lift supplier. A suitable cable, sized to accommodate full load and allowable volt drop, will run from the over current device to an isolator mounted alongside the lift control panel. The isolator must be lockable in the OFF position. Note: over current protection is included within the lift control panel. 2) Electric supply to power ancillaries: This supply must be separate to the lift drive and terminate in a suitable MCB board to control a) Motor room lighting and well lighting b) Motor room socket and well socket c) Motor room heating d) Motor room ventilation e) Spare way All wiring in motor room and well to be contained in steel conduit. Motor room lighting, normally an enclosed fluorescent to give 300 lux on the floor. Well lighting will comprise low energy, bulkhead type luminaries wall mounted at 600mm from the top and bottom of the well and also at intermediate landings. The lighting is to be two way

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switched from the pit entrance and the motor room. A twin 13A metal clad, switched socket will be provided in the motor room and another in the pit, 600mm from the bottom. Sockets may be on the same circuit and must be protected by a 30mA RCD. If no other heating is provided in the motor room, tubular heaters on a thermostat set to achieve 120C is to be provided. For hydraulic lifts, mechanical ventilation on a thermostat set to limit temperature to 280C is to be provided. 3) Stop button in well: A lock off stop button is required at the entrance to the pit. The electrical contractor will include a steel conduit wireway for the lift installer. 4) Telephone: A telephone point is required in either the well or the motor room. The electrical contractor will include a steel conduit wireway for the lift installer. 5) Smoke detector: A smoke detector is required at the top of the well and connected to the building fire alarm system (as a separate zone with an indicator outside the well with a notice alongside LIFT WELL SMOKE DETECTOR). 6) A supplementary earth shall be provided to the main switch sited in the lift motor room, including the guide rails. The steelwork to the lift shall be bonded to the lighting protection system as detailed in BS EN 62305:2006. A suitable fire protection system shall be provided to the relevant standard. 1) Electrical supply for platform drive: This supply should be taken from a local, suitable distribution board. The over current device should be sized to suit the full load and starting load characteristics declared by the lift supplier. A suitable cable, sized to accommodate full load and allowable volt drop will run from the over current device to an isolator mounted alongside the lift control panel. The isolator must be lockable in the OFF position (note over current protection is included within the lift control panel). 2) Electric supply to power ancillaries: For a fully enclosed platform, lighting is to be provided to light the lift way and landings and must be installed from

Lifting platform

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separate circuits to the platform drive, with the provision of emergency lighting. Quality assurance: Confirmed by principal building services engineer 26.01.09

Appendix C Additional guidance and definition of equipment covered by LOLER 1998

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Lifting equipment (extracts from LOLER 1998 safe use of lifting devices)
Organising lifting operations - regulation eight:
The operation must be properly planned This is to be done by a competent person The operation must be appropriately supervised All work must be carried out in a safe manner look out for:

Suspended loads where are people working? What if the load fell? The continuing integrity of equipment The attaching and detaching of loads Proximity hazards Pre use check Do not overload Be aware of causes of over turning and ensure this does not happen Visibility ensure you can see what is happening

Thorough examination and inspection regulation nine:

All equipment must be thoroughly examined by a competent

person:

Initially After installation In use When exceptional circumstances occur

Periodic examination:

Whenever the equipment is available for use The examinations need to take into account the conditions under which the equipment is used, the loads that are lifted and associated aspects of the lifting operation e.g. the frequency of lifts

Further clarification on examination intervals: lifting equipment may need to be thoroughly examined in use at periods specified in the regulations (i.e. at least six monthly for accessories and equipment used for lifting people and, at a minimum, annually for all other equipment) or at intervals laid down in an examination scheme drawn up by a competent person - all examination work should be performed by a competent person and following a thorough examination or inspection of any lifting equipment, a report is submitted by the competent person to the employer to take the appropriate action Eyebolts
Eyebolts are covered under LOLER 1998 if they are:

Used for an abseiling system or for securing or lifting

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loads Inserted into the load to lift equipment Secured as anchorage for pulling equipment

Eyebolts are not covered under LOLER 1998 but come under

PUWER 1998 (classed as work equipment) if they are:

Fastened to a structure for a restraint or fall arrest system (such as for window cleaning purposes)

Regulation six of PUWER 1998 deals with testing requirements and states that work equipment should be tested after installation and before its first use - following this, there are no set periods for testing but it is expected that regular, routine testing will be undertaken at suitable intervals and following any exceptional circumstances occurring, in the event of deterioration or when a risk assessment identifies a significant risk

Prepared by: Chris Jackson Property Policy Manager Property Services 24 December 2012

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If you would like this information in another format please contact: Cornwall Council County Hall Treyew Road Truro TR1 3AY Telephone: 0300 1234 100 Email: enquiries@cornwall.gov.uk www.cornwall.gov.uk

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