CEN/TC 10/SC 1 - Building hoists

1.1   This document deals with power-operated temporarily installed builder’s hoists (referred to as "hoists" in this document) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a load-carrying device:
-   designed for the transportation of goods only;
-   guided;
-   travelling vertically or along a path within 15° max. of the vertical;
-   supported or sustained by drum-driven wire rope, chain, rack and pinion or an expanding linkage mechanism;
-   where masts, when erected, may or may not require support from separate structures;
-   which permits the access of instructed persons during loading and unloading;
-   which are driven by appointed persons;
-   which permits, if necessary, during erection, dismantling, maintenance and inspection, the access and travel by persons who are competent and authorized.
1.2   The document deals with the significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to such equipment as listed in Annex C which arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when it is used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
1.3   This document does not specify the additional requirements for:
-   hydraulic installations;
-   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, strong magnetic fields);
-   lightning protection;
-   operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres);
-   electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity);
-   handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/bases, radiating materials, fragile loads);
-   the use of combustion engines;
-   the use of remote controls;
-   hazards occurring during manufacture;
-   hazards occurring as a result of mobility;
-   hazards occurring as a result of being erected over a public road;
-   earthquakes;
-   noise;
-   ergonomics;
-   fixed guards;
-   operator intervention.
1.4   This document is not applicable to:
-   builder’s hoists for persons and materials;
-   lifts according to EN 81 3:2000+A1:2008 and EN 81 20:2020;
-   inclined hoists according to EN 12158 2:2000+A1:2010;
-   work cages suspended from lifting appliances;
-   work platforms carried on the forks of fork trucks;
-   transport platforms according to EN 16719:2018;
-   work platforms;
-   funiculars;
-   lifts specially designed for military purposes;
-   mine lifts;
-   theatre elevators;
-   special purpose lifts.
1.5   This document deals with the hoist installation. It includes the base frame and base enclosure but excludes the design of any concrete, hard core, timber or other foundation arrangement. It includes the design of mast ties but excludes the design of anchorage bolts to the supporting structure. It includes the landing gates and their frames but excludes the design of any anchorage fixing bolts to the supporting structure.
1.6   This document is not applicable to builders' hoists for goods (hoists with accessible platforms) manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.

1.1   Temporarily-installed, guided powered platforms with rack and pinion drive, which have an open carrier and hold-to-run controls operated by authorized, trained operators  on the carrier.
Used for transporting authorised passengers  and materials vertically (or along the path 15° maximum of the vertical), at limited speed (max 0,2 m/s), with a minimum offset distance of 500 mm and serving fixed levels on a building or structure for construction related activities including renovation and maintenance.
This European Standard does not include
a)   hydraulic drives for transport platforms,
b)   wire rope drives for transport platforms,
c)   chain drives for transport platforms,
d)   use as a Mast Climbing Work Platform (see EN 1495),
e)   use as a Goods Hoist (see EN 12158-1),
f)   use as a Passenger/Goods Hoist (see EN 12159).
1.2   This European Standard identifies hazards as listed in Clause 4 which arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when used as intended by the manufacturer.
1.3   This European Standard does not specify the additional requirements for
a)   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, strong magnetic fields),
b)   lightning protection,
c)   operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres),
d)   electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity),
e)    handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/bases,
f)   radiating materials, fragile loads),
g)   the use of combustion engines,
h)   the use of remote controls,
i)   hazards occurring during manufacture,
j)   hazards occurring as a result of mobility,
k)   hazards occurring as a result of being erected over a public road,
l)   earthquakes,
m)   noise.
1.4   This European Standard is not applicable to
a)   builders hoists for materials,
b)   builders hoists for persons and materials,
c)   lifts according to EN 81-1:1998, EN 81-2:1998 and EN 81-3:2000,
d)    inclined hoists according to EN 12158-2:2000,
e)   work cages suspended from lifting appliances,
f)   work platforms carried on the forks of fork trucks,
g)   work platforms,
h)   funiculars,
i)   lifts specially designed for military purposes,
j)   mine lifts,
k)   theatre elevators,
l)   special purpose lifts.
1.5   This European Standard deals with the transport platform installation. It includes the base frame and base enclosure but excludes the design of any concrete, hard core, timber or other foundation arrangement. It includes the design of mast ties but excludes the design of anchorage bolts to the supporting structure. It includes the landing gates and their frames but excludes the design of any anchorage fixing bolts to the supporting structure.

1.1   This European Standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists (referred to as "hoists" in this standard) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a cage:
-   designed for the transportation of persons or of persons and materials;
-   guided;
-   travelling vertically or along a path within 15° max. of the vertical;
-   supported or sustained by drum driven wire rope, rack and pinion, or an expanding linkage mechanism;
-   where masts, when erected, may or may not require support from separate structures.
1.2   The European Standard identifies hazards as listed in Clause 4 which arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when used as intended by the manufacturer.
1.3   This European Standard does not specify the additional requirements for:
-   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, strong magnetic fields);
-   lightning protection;
-   operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres);
-   electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity);
-   handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/bases, radiating materials, fragile loads);
-   the use of combustion engines;
-   the use of remote controls;
-   hazards occurring during manufacture;
-   hazards occurring as a result of mobility;
-   hazards occurring as a result of being erected over a public road;
-   earthquakes.
1.4   This European Standard is not applicable to:
-   builders hoists for the transport of goods only EN 12158-1 and EN 12158-2;
-   lifts according to EN 81-1, EN 81-2, EN 81-3 and EN 81-43;
-   work cages suspended from lifting appliances;
-   work platforms carried on the forks of fork trucks;
-   work platforms EN 1495;
-   funiculars;
-   lifts specially designed for military purposes;
-   mine lifts;
-   theatre elevators;
-   builders hoists for persons and material with vertically guided cages which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN;
-   hoists with hydraulic drive/braking systems and hydraulic safety devices.
This document is not applicable to Builders hoists for persons and material with vertical guided cages which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN.
1.5   This European Standard deals with the hoist installation. It includes the base frame and base enclosure but excludes the design of any concrete, hard core, timber or other foundation arrangement. It includes the design of mast ties but excludes the design of anchor screws to the supporting structure. It includes the landing gates and their frames but excludes the design of any anchorage fixing bolts to the supporting structure.

1.1   This standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving either one upper landing or a work area extending to the end of the guides, (e.g. a roof) having a load carrying device (lcd):
-   which is intended for the transportation of goods only;
-   where it is forbidden for persons to step upon it at any time;
-   which is guided;
-   which is designed to travel at an angle of at least 30 degrees to the vertical but may be used at any angle between the vertical and the maximum inclination as specified by the manufacturer;
-   which is sustained by steel wire rope and a positive drive system;
-   which is controlled by hold-to-run controls by the operator;
-   which does not benefit from the use of any counterweight;
-   which has a maximum rated load of 300 kg;
-   which has a maximum speed of 1,00 m/s;
and where the guides require support from separate structures.
1.2   The standard identifies hazards as listed in clause 4, which arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when used as intended by the manufacturer.
1.3   This European standard does not specify the additional requirements for:
-   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, strong magnetic fields);
-   lightning protection;
-   operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres);
-   electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity);
-   handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/bases, radiating materials, fragile loads);
-   the use of combustion engines;
-   the use of remote controls;
-   hazards occurring during manufacture;
-   hazards occurring as a result of mobility;
-   hazards occurring as a result of being erected over a public road;
-   earthquakes;
-   noise.
(...)

1.1   This document specifies the safety requirements for the construction and installation of power operated lifts attached to cranes and intended for access to workplaces on cranes, by authorised persons. This includes intended use, erection, dismantling, inspection and maintenance. The lift serves defined landing levels and has a load carrying unit which is:
-   designed for the transportation of persons and goods;
-   guided;
-   travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees maximum from the vertical;
-   supported by rack and pinion or suspended by steel wire ropes;
-   travelling with a speed not more than 1,0 m/s for permanent lifts and not more than 0,4 m/s for temporary lifts.
1.2   This document identifies hazards as listed in Clause 4 which arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when used as intended by the manufacturer.
1.3   This document does not specify the additional requirements for:
-   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, strong magnetic fields);-
-   lightning protection;
-   operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres);
NOTE   Directive 94/9/EC concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres can be applicable to the type of machine or equipment covered by this European Standard. The present standard is not intended to provide means of complying with the essential health and safety requirements of Directive 94/9/EC.
-   electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity);
-   handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations;
-   the use of combustion engines;
-   hydraulic drive units;
-   hazards occurring during manufacturing process;
-   hazards occurring as a result of being erected over a public road;
-   earthquakes;
-   noise (see also Directive on noise emissions from machines used outdoors (2000/14/EC)).

1.1   This document specifies the safety requirements for the construction and installation of power operated lifts attached to cranes and intended for access to workplaces on cranes, by authorised persons. This includes intended use, erection, dismantling, inspection and maintenance. The lift serves defined landing levels and has a load carrying unit which is:
-   designed for the transportation of persons and goods;
-   guided;
-   travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees maximum from the vertical;
-   supported by rack and pinion or suspended by steel wire ropes;
-   travelling with a speed not more than 1,0 m/s for permanent lifts and not more than 0,4 m/s for temporary lifts.
1.2   This document identifies hazards as listed in Clause 4 which arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when used as intended by the manufacturer.
1.3   This document does not specify the additional requirements for:
-   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, strong magnetic fields);-
-   lightning protection;
-   operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres);
NOTE   Directive 94/9/EC concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres can be applicable to the type of machine or equipment covered by this European Standard. The present standard is not intended to provide means of complying with the essential health and safety requirements of Directive 94/9/EC.
-   electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity);
-   handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations;
-   the use of combustion engines;
-   hydraulic drive units;
-   hazards occurring during manufacturing process;
-   hazards occurring as a result of being erected over a public road;
-   earthquakes;
-   noise (see also Directive on noise emissions from machines used outdoors (2000/14/EC)).

1.1   This document specifies power operated temporarily installed builders’ hoists (referred to as “hoists” in this document) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a cage:
-   designed for the transportation of persons or of persons and materials;
-   guided;
-   travelling vertically or along a path within 15° max. of the vertical;
-   supported or sustained by rack and pinion;
-   designed with and / or without support from separate structure.
1.2   This document specifies the significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to the machine as listed in Annex C which arise during the various phases in the life of the machine and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when it is used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
1.3   This document does not specify the additional requirements for:
-   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, strong magnetic fields);
-   lightning protection;
-   operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres);
-   electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity);
-   handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/bases, radiating materials, fragile loads);
-   the use of combustion engines;
-   the use of remote controls;
-   hazards occurring during manufacture;
-   hazards occurring as a result of mobility;
-   hazards occurring as a result of being erected over a public road;
-   earthquakes;
-   emission of airborne noise;
-   dual (twin) cage hoists;
-   twin masts hoists;
-   combination hoists, e.g. an EN 12159 hoist with an EN 12158-1 hoist;
-   counterweighted hoists, neither by separate counterweight nor counterweighted by another cage.
1.4   This document does not apply to:
-   builders’ hoists for the transport of goods only EN 12158-1:2021 and EN 12158-2:2000+A1:2010;
-   lifts according to EN 81-20:2020, EN 81-3:2000+A1:2008 and EN 81-43:2009;
-   work cages suspended from lifting appliances;
-   work platforms carried on the forks of fork trucks;
-   work platforms according to EN 1495:1997+A2:2009  ;
-   transport platforms according to EN 16719:2018;
-   funiculars;
-   lifts specially designed for military purposes;
-   mine lifts;
-   theatre elevators;
-   hoists with hydraulic drive/braking systems and hydraulic safety devices.
1.5   This document specifies the hoist installation. It includes the base frame and base enclosure but excludes the design of any concrete, hard core, timber or other foundation arrangement. It includes the design of mast ties but excludes the design of anchor bolts to the supporting structure. It includes the landing gates and their frames but excludes the design of any anchorage fixing bolts to the supporting structure.
1.6   This document does not apply to builders’ hoists for persons and material with vertically guided cages which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.

1.1   This standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists (referred to as "hoists" in this standard) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a load carrying device:
-   designed for the transportation of goods only;
-   guided;
-   travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees max. of the vertical;
-   supported or sustained by drum driven wire rope, chain, rack and pinion, hydraulic jack (direct or indirect), or an expanding linkage mechanism;
-   where masts, when erected, may or may not require support from separate structures;
-   which permits the access of instructed persons during loading and unloading;
-   which are driven by appointed persons;
-   which permits, if necessary, during erection, dismantling, maintenance and inspection, the access and travel by persons who are competent and authorised.
1.2   The standard identifies hazards as listed in clause 4 which arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when used as intended by the manufacturer.
1.3   This European standard does not specify the additional requirements for:
-   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, strong magnetic fields);
-   lightning protection;
-   operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres);
-   electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity);
-   handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/bases, radiating materials, fragile loads);
-   the use of combustion engines;
-   the use of remote controls;
-   hazards occurring during manufacture;
-   hazards occurring as a result of mobility;
-   hazards occurring as a result of being erected over a public road;
-   earthquakes;
-   noise.
1.4   This standard is not applicable to
-   builders hoists for persons and materials;
-   lifts according to EN 8

1.1   This standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists (referred to as "hoists" in this standard) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a carrier
-   designed for the transportation of persons or of persons and materials;
-   guided;
-   travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees max. of the vertical;
-   supported or sustained by drum driven wire rope, rack and pinion, hydraulic jack (direct or indirect), or an expanding linkage mechanism;
-   where masts, when erected, may or may not require support from separate structures.
1.2   The standard identifies hazards as listed in clause 4 which arise during the various phases in the life of such equipment and describes methods for the elimination or reduction of these hazards when used as intended by the manufacturer.
1.3   This European standard does not specify the additional requirements for
-   operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme climates, strong magnetic fields);
-   lightning protection;
-   operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres);
-   electromagnetic compatibility (emission, immunity);
-   handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/bases, radiating materials, fragile loads);
-   the use of combustion engines;
-   the use of remote controls;
-   hazards occurring during manufacture;
-   hazards occurring as a result of mobility;
-   hazards occurring as a result of being erected over a public road;
-   earthquakes.
-   !deleted text".
1.4   This standard is not applicable to
-   builders hoists for the transport of goods only !; EN 12158-1:2000 and EN 12158-2:2000";
-   lifts according to EN 81-1:1998, EN 81-2:1998 and !EN 81-3:2000";
-   work cages suspended from lifting appliances;
-   work platforms carried on the forks of fork trucks;
-   work platforms !; EN 1495:1997";
-   funiculars;
(....)

This standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving either one upper landing or a work area extending to the end of the guides (e.g. a roof) having a load carrying device (lcd): - which is intended for the transportation of goods only; - which is forbidden for persons to step upon it at any time; - which is guided; etc.

This standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists (referred to as "hoists" in this standard) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a load carrying device: designed for the transportation of goods only; guided; travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees max. of the vertical; supported or sustained by drum driven wire rope, chain, rack and pinion, hydraulic jack (direct or indirect), or an expanding linkage mechanism.

This standard deals with power operated temporarily installed builders hoists (referred to as "hoists" in this standard) intended for use by persons who are permitted to enter sites of engineering and construction, serving landing levels, having a carrier - designed for the transportation of persons and materials; - guided; - travelling vertically or along a path within 15 degrees max. of the vertical; - supported or sustained by drum driven wire rope, rack and pinion, hydraulic jack (direct or indirect), or an expanding linkage mechanism;  etc.