Elevators - Codes and Standards

Applicable Codes and Standards for Elevators and Escalators in India

IS 4591: 1968

Code of practice for installation and maintenance of escalators.

IS 8216: 1976

Guide for inspection of lift wire ropes.

IS 14665:

Part 1: 2000

Electric Traction Lifts – Part 1: Guidelines for outline dimensions of passenger, goods, service and hospital lifts.

IS 14665:

Part 2: Sec 1 and 2: 2000

Electric Traction Lifts – Part 2: Code of practice for installation, Operation and maintenance:

Section 1; Passenger and goods lifts:

Section 2; Service Lifts

IS 14665:

Part 3: Sec 1 and 2: 2000

Electric Traction Lifts – Part 3: Safety rules:

Section 1; Passenger and goods lifts:

Section 2; Service lifts

IS 14665:

Part 4: Sec 1-9: 2001

Electric Traction Lifts – Part 4: Components:

Section 1; Lifts buffers:

Section 2; Lift guide rails and guide shoes:

Sction 3; Lift car frame, car, counterweight and suspension:

Section 4;Lift safety gears and governors:

Section 5 1

IS 14665:

Part 5: 1999 Electric Traction Lifts – Specification–Part 5: Inspection manual.

IS 14671: 1999

Code of practice for installation and maintenance of hydraulic lifts.

IS 15259: 2002

Installation and maintenance of home lifts – Code of practice.

IS 15330: 2003

Installation and maintenance of lifts for handicapped persons – Code of practice.

IS 15785: 2007

Installation and maintenance of lift without conventional machine rooms – Code of practice.