Firefighters elevators – EN 81-72:2015 compliant solutions

KONE solutions for firefighters elevators fulfill both the environmental and functional requirements of the EN 81-72:2015 standard. Our solutions include trap doors and ladders for rescue operations. All electrical and control equipment, their enclosures, and elevator operation in the event of fire meet the requirements of the standard.

A firefighters elevator can be used as a normal passenger elevator even if it has the additional protection, controls, and signalization to enable it to be operated by fire service personnel.

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The following must be taken into account:

Building

• Environmental requirements
• Safety requirements
• Water management
• Power supply
• Fire service communication system

Elevator

• Fundamental firefighter elevator requirements
• Rescue of trapped firefighters in the elevator shaft
• Control system
• Car and landing controls
• Fire service communication system

Fundamental elevator requirements

• Minimum car size 1100 mm x 1400 mm, 630 kg
• When evacuation required, minimum 1100 mm x 2100 mm for 1000 kg
• Intercom connecting elevator car, fire service, and monitoring room
• Ladders and trap door, minimum 400 mm x 600 mm for 630 kg cars, 500 mm x 780 mm for larger cars
• IP23 Enclosure class for car controls and for electrical devices within 1 m of landing
• Specific building-related requirements e.g. removal of water from pit by builder