EN81-71 lift standard


EN81-71 lift standard

Vandal Resistant Lifts

The growing demand of protection of lifts in unguarded public areas against acts of vandalism has leaded us to follow the EN81-71 lift regulation, which defines the testing methodology and the classification of lifts in terms of vandal resistance. Some lifts demand additional protection, especially those included in urban areas like public buildings, urban infrastructures or social houses.

Vandal resistant lifts Cat. I

Our vandal resistant lifts category I are equipped with the following equipment:

  • Vandal resistant car and landing doors: Available in several panel executions including EN81-58, E120 and EW60 class fire rated panels. Re-enforced door panels with slanted tamper-preventing back profile at door closing side. Compliant with paragraphs 5.3.1.5 and 5.3.1.8 of EN81-71. Door panels successfully passed EN81-71 pendulum test for EN81-71 level II compliance. (Paragraphs 5.3.1.2 and 5.3.1.3). Flexible finishing possibilities include vandal-resistant heavy-duty stainless steel cladding patterns such as 5WL, leather or linen
  • Heavy duty car with special design with protective measures complying with The Anti-flammability Standard EN13501-1 Class C. Car roofs including Hatch are able to resist more than 150kg. Vandal resistant led lights are compulsory assuring 100 lux in car floor. Easy to clean car enclosures with vandal, fire and water-resistant finishes
  • VR – Car operating panel with special release system. Supplied with IP54 push buttons and vandal resistant Displays
  • VR- Landing face plates and signalisation
  • Car alarm according to regulation

Vandal resistant lifts Cat. II

In addition to each item shown above we need to provide twice more efforts to control crushing, shearing, cutting, trapping, impact hazard, electrical and thermal hazard in our lifts. The car construction is not less than 21mm thick, complying with EN13501-1 class A2, using VR leds. Pegasus doors are provided with the proper VR –Cat.II certificate.

Each set of electrical equipment includes a safety system according to EN81-71 including intrusion control, controller cabinet and main floor alarm with adjustable volume. If you have any doubts or questions about your lifts’ Vandal Resistant compliance, we will be more than happy to assist you.