§188 障害者の搬器へのアクセス

The second paragraph of point 1.2 deals with an essential aspect of lifts as a means of access to the built environment. Lifts are an important means enabling everyone to have access to the built environment, including those who have permanent or temporary difficulty using stairs. To fulfil this role, lifts must be designed and constructed in order to facilitate access and use by all. The second paragraph is applicable to all lifts unless the dimensions of the well in which the lift is to be installed do not permit, for example in an existing building, the fitting of a carrier and doors that are accessible to disabled persons.

Examples of specifications for the accessibility of lifts by persons, including persons with disability, are given in clause 5 of standard EN 81-70:2021+A1:2022 as one of the means of fulfilling the requirements of the second paragraph of point 1.2. This standard describes several types with minimum sizes, offering different degrees of accessibility to wheelchair users. A lift accessible to persons with disability can be designed in accordance with any size described in the standard.

Note that the application of EN 81-70:2021+A1:2022as harmonised standards is voluntary, and that other technical specifications can be used if the compliance with the relevant EHSRs is demonstrated. Relevance and use of harmonized standards are described in comments on Article 14.