Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Existing lifts - Rules for the improvement of safety of existing passenger and goods passenger lifts1 Scope This document gives a methodology for improving the safety of existing lifts with the aim of reaching an equivalent level of safety to that of a newly installed lift by the application of todays state of the art for safety. NOTE Due to situations such as the building design, etc. it may not be possible in all cases to reach todays state of the art for safety. This document applies to permanently installed passenger or goods passenger lifts,

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BS 5459-2 specifies performance requirements and test methods for the structural safety and stability of office pedestal seating when used by persons weighing up to 150 kg

BS 131-1 specifies the conditions for carrying out the Izod impact test on metals

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BS EN 4509 on 100° countersunk normal head screws for use in aerospace is useful for:

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