BS EN 81-72:2020, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts - Part 72: Firefighters lifts

BS EN 81-72:2020, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts - Part 72: Firefighters lifts. This European standard specifies the special provisions and safety rules for the construction and installation of new firefighters lifts. These are specially protected lifts intended for use by the fire and rescue service in an emergency. The standard covers requirements for the lift's construction, power supplies, controls, and protection from fire and water, ensuring it remains operational and safe for firefighters to use during an incident. Compliance with this standard is the primary way of demonstrating that a lift meets the requirements for a firefighters lift as referenced in guidance like Approved Document B. This page provides a structured summary, key provisions, and practical guidance on the application of BS EN 81-72 Firefighters lifts to UK fire safety engineering, building design, and Building Safety Act compliance.