EN 81-42:2026 applies to lifting appliances with the following drive types:

1.Rack and pinion drive

2.Rope traction drive

3.Noncircular elastomeric-coated suspension means (traction belts) traction drive

4.Rope positive drive

5.Chain drive

6.Timing belt drive

7.Screw and nut drive

8.Guided chain drive

9.Hydraulic jack drive (direct or indirect)

Main technical requirements of the standard:

Car dimensions must meet the requirements for barrier-free parking and turning of standard wheelchairs (600mm×900mm)

Entrance clear width ≥800mm to match wheelchair passage width

Platform floor must be treated with anti-slip material

Equipped with dual protection devices for chain/wire rope breakage and overspeed

Response time of fall prevention mechanism in case of sudden failure ≤0.3 seconds

Radial runout of guiding mechanism ≤0.5mm

Car guardrail height ≥1100mm

This standard does not apply to lifting appliances primarily used for transporting goods, equipment used in explosive environments, or requirements for use in special disaster situations such as earthquakes and floods.