Car and counterweight

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B4. Car and counterweight

B4.1. Car dimensions

B4.1.l. The dimensions and the arrangement of the car should

manifestly prevent the access of persons.Accordingly the hori-

zontal dimensions of the car (width and depth) should not exceed

3ft 4in. (im) and its height should not exceed 4ft (l.20m).

Exceplion

However, a height of more than 4ft is permissibleifthe car has

several fixed compartments meeting the above-mentioned require-

ments.

B4.2. Car walls, floor and roof

B4.2.l. The car should be completely closed, except for the

door openings, by walls, a floor and a roof.

134.2.2. The car walls, the floor, the roof and any shelving

in the compartments dividing the car:

should be sufficiently strong (see B4.2.3); and

should, in case of fire, keep their strength as long as required,

and should not consist of materials apt to become dangerous

owing to their high flammability or as a result of the nature and

quantity of the fumes which they would produce in the event

of a fire.

B4.2.3. The car walls, the floor, the roof and any shelving in

the compartments dividing the car should be sufficiently strong to

withstand the stresses to which the car is subjected during normal

operation of the lift (taking into account the nature of the load

carried) when it strikes the buffers (or other arresting devices) or

when the safety gear operates if the car is fitted with such gear.

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