NZS 4334:2012
Platform lifts and low-speed lifts
Provides the specifications to build and maintain New Zealand Building Code compliant platform and low-speed lifts for both domestic and some public settings that are safe, fit for purpose and useable by all people. This Standard applies to domestic buildings and to public buildings up to a few storeys high only.
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NZS 4334:2012
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
COPYRIGHT
COPYRIGHT © Standards New ZealandCONTENTS
Referenced documents
latest revisions
review of Standards
Foreword
Outcome statement
Section
1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Exclusions
1.4 Interpretation
2 DEFINITIONS
2.1 General definitions
2.2 Types of lift
2.3 Hazards
2.4 Abbreviations used
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Durability and maintenance
3.2 Structural requirements
3.3 Electrical installation
3.4 Lift car controls
3.5 Physical hazards
4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Requirements for platform lifts and low-speed lifts
4.2 Specific requirements for low-speed lifts
4.3 Specific requirements for enclosed platform lifts
4.4 Specific requirements for open platform lifts
4.5 Relaxation of requirements for open platform lifts with travel distance less than 1 m
4.6 Stage lifts
4.7 Requirements for stairlifts and inclined lifting platforms
5 LANDINGS and lift access
5.1 General
5.2 Landing controls
5.3 Landing doors and gates
5.4 Lift car doors and gates
6 LIFT SHAFT ENCLOSURES
6.1 Faces of lift shaft enclosures exposed to passengers
6.2 Faces of lift shaft walls not exposed to passengers
6.3 Pit and working area under the lift
7 ROPES AND CHAINS
7.1 Number and quality of ropes
7.2 Safety factor
7.3 Rope terminations
7.4 Suspension chains
7.5 Chain guides
8 BRAKE
8.1 Lifts to have a brake
8.2 Brake operation
8.3 Brake positioning
8.4 Manual release
9 DRIVES
9.1 General
9.2 Direct hydraulic drive
9.3 Indirect hydraulic drive
9.4 Screw drive
9.5 Drum drive
9.6 Traction drive
10 SIGNS AND MARKINGS
10.1 Identification of public lifts
10.2 Car controls
10.3 Marking at landings
10.4 Manufacturer’s plate
10.5 Load plate
10.6 Braille signage
10.7 Warning signs
10.8 Lift alarm
11 DOCUMENTATION
Appendix
APPENDIX A INSPECTION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Normative)
APPENDIX B RESILIENT BUFFERS – DETERMINATION OF MINIMUM COMPRESSIONS AND STROKES (Normative)
APPENDIX C MODIFICATIONS TO BS EN 81-40 FOR APPLICATION IN NEW ZEALAND (Normative)
APPENDIX D AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS (Normative)
APPENDIX E HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS (Normative)
Table
Table 1 – Minimum unused stroke of hydraulic jack
Table 2 – Viewing distances and letter
Table A1 – Inspection checklist
Table B1 – Examples of minimum compression and stroke
Figure
Figure 1 – Examples of crush hazards
Figure 2 – Example of a shear hazard
Figure 3 – Example of a striking hazard
Figure 4 – Example of a pinch hazard
Figure 5 – Layout for minimum size of public lift with entrances on same side
Figure 6 – Layout for minimum size of two-level public lift with entrances on opposite sides
Figure 7 – Layout for minimum size of two-level public lift with entrances on adjacent sides
Figure 8 – Unlocking zone
Figure 9 – Examples of enclosed platform lifts
Figure 10 – Example of an open platform lift
Figure 11 – Example of open platform lift with a car wall (no lift shaft wall)
Figure 12 – Ramp/stops with car platform at lowest level (see (a)) and away from lowest level (see (b))
Figure 13 – Example of an open platform lift with travel distance less than 1 m
Figure 14 – Example of an open platform lift (no car walls) with travel distance less than 1 m
Figure 15 – Example of an open platform lift with travel distance less than 1 m
Figure 16 – Plan showing lobby size and some possible positions of landing controls
Figure 17 – Details of landing door recesses for glazed panel (left) and door grip (right)
Figure 18 – Preferred arrangement for glazed vision panel, with glazing secured by rebated escutcheon plate
Figure 19 – Example layout of car controls
Figure 20 – Examples of load plates
Figure 21 – Warning signs
Figure E1 – Recommended practices for positioning hydraulic hoses
Figure E2 – Non-recommended practices for positioning hydraulic hoses
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References
Interior lighting - Safe movement
Interior lighting - Part 2.5: Hospital and medical tasks
Interior lighting - Part 4: Maintenance of electric lighting systems
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NZS 4334:2012
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
COPYRIGHT
COPYRIGHT © Standards New ZealandCONTENTS
Referenced documents
latest revisions
review of Standards
Foreword
Outcome statement
Section
1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Exclusions
1.4 Interpretation
2 DEFINITIONS
2.1 General definitions
2.2 Types of lift
2.3 Hazards
2.4 Abbreviations used
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Durability and maintenance
3.2 Structural requirements
3.3 Electrical installation
3.4 Lift car controls
3.5 Physical hazards
4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Requirements for platform lifts and low-speed lifts
4.2 Specific requirements for low-speed lifts
4.3 Specific requirements for enclosed platform lifts
4.4 Specific requirements for open platform lifts
4.5 Relaxation of requirements for open platform lifts with travel distance less than 1 m
4.6 Stage lifts
4.7 Requirements for stairlifts and inclined lifting platforms
5 LANDINGS and lift access
5.1 General
5.2 Landing controls
5.3 Landing doors and gates
5.4 Lift car doors and gates
6 LIFT SHAFT ENCLOSURES
6.1 Faces of lift shaft enclosures exposed to passengers
6.2 Faces of lift shaft walls not exposed to passengers
6.3 Pit and working area under the lift
7 ROPES AND CHAINS
7.1 Number and quality of ropes
7.2 Safety factor
7.3 Rope terminations
7.4 Suspension chains
7.5 Chain guides
8 BRAKE
8.1 Lifts to have a brake
8.2 Brake operation
8.3 Brake positioning
8.4 Manual release
9 DRIVES
9.1 General
9.2 Direct hydraulic drive
9.3 Indirect hydraulic drive
9.4 Screw drive
9.5 Drum drive
9.6 Traction drive
10 SIGNS AND MARKINGS
10.1 Identification of public lifts
10.2 Car controls
10.3 Marking at landings
10.4 Manufacturer’s plate
10.5 Load plate
10.6 Braille signage
10.7 Warning signs
10.8 Lift alarm
11 DOCUMENTATION
Appendix
APPENDIX A INSPECTION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Normative)
APPENDIX B RESILIENT BUFFERS – DETERMINATION OF MINIMUM COMPRESSIONS AND STROKES (Normative)
APPENDIX C MODIFICATIONS TO BS EN 81-40 FOR APPLICATION IN NEW ZEALAND (Normative)
APPENDIX D AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS (Normative)
APPENDIX E HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS (Normative)
Table
Table 1 – Minimum unused stroke of hydraulic jack
Table 2 – Viewing distances and letter
Table A1 – Inspection checklist
Table B1 – Examples of minimum compression and stroke
Figure
Figure 1 – Examples of crush hazards
Figure 2 – Example of a shear hazard
Figure 3 – Example of a striking hazard
Figure 4 – Example of a pinch hazard
Figure 5 – Layout for minimum size of public lift with entrances on same side
Figure 6 – Layout for minimum size of two-level public lift with entrances on opposite sides
Figure 7 – Layout for minimum size of two-level public lift with entrances on adjacent sides
Figure 8 – Unlocking zone
Figure 9 – Examples of enclosed platform lifts
Figure 10 – Example of an open platform lift
Figure 11 – Example of open platform lift with a car wall (no lift shaft wall)
Figure 12 – Ramp/stops with car platform at lowest level (see (a)) and away from lowest level (see (b))
Figure 13 – Example of an open platform lift with travel distance less than 1 m
Figure 14 – Example of an open platform lift (no car walls) with travel distance less than 1 m
Figure 15 – Example of an open platform lift with travel distance less than 1 m
Figure 16 – Plan showing lobby size and some possible positions of landing controls
Figure 17 – Details of landing door recesses for glazed panel (left) and door grip (right)
Figure 18 – Preferred arrangement for glazed vision panel, with glazing secured by rebated escutcheon plate
Figure 19 – Example layout of car controls
Figure 20 – Examples of load plates
Figure 21 – Warning signs
Figure E1 – Recommended practices for positioning hydraulic hoses
Figure E2 – Non-recommended practices for positioning hydraulic hoses
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NZS 4334:2012
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