New South Africa NRCS Elevator Fire Protection Certification Regulations Implemented in July 2026, Shaft Fire Protection Requirements Fully Upgraded
Core changes of the new regulation: First, mandatory requirements for fire resistance limit, the fire resistance limit of elevator shaft enclosure structure is not less than 2 hours, the fire resistance limit of landing doors is not less than 1 hour, the fire resistance limit of car wall, car top and car bottom is not less than 0.5 hours, the fire resistance limit of fire elevator shaft is not less than 3 hours, and the fire resistance limit of landing doors is not less than 2 hours; Second, mandatory testing of fire protection materials, fire protection materials used in elevator shafts, cars and landing doors must complete fire resistance, combustion performance, smoke density and toxicity tests in NRCS accredited laboratories, must comply with South African SANS 10177 fire protection standard, and do not accept overseas laboratory test reports; Third, mandatory requirements for fire protection devices, elevators must be equipped with shaft fire blocking devices, landing door fire sealing devices, and car fire ventilation systems. The holes between the elevator shaft and the floor must be blocked with fire protection materials, and the fire blocking devices must pass the fire resistance integrity test; Fourth, adjusted certification process, elevator fire protection certification and safety certification are implemented in combination. Products that fail the fire test cannot obtain the NRCS mandatory certification certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years, and annual supervision audit and product retest must be conducted every year; Fifth, upgraded market supervision, South African customs list elevators as key inspection commodities. NRCS fire protection certification certificate and safety certification certificate must be submitted when each batch of goods is cleared. Goods without certificate will be directly returned. Enterprises selling uncertified products will be fined up to 35% of the goods value. Those with serious circumstances will be blacklisted and prohibited from entering the South African market within 10 years.