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6.7 Diagram of lift car features

perspective cut-away drawing of a lift car. An unobstructed landing space of 1500mm by 1500mm is shown outside the lift doors. The lift call buttons with tactile identification of floor level are shown being located at a height between 900mm and 1200mm from floor level. The lift car door opening is shown as 900mm. Inside the lift car the measurements are 1400mm deep by 2000mm wide. An internal handrail runs around the lift car. An emergency telephone and control panel are set between 900mm and 1200mm from floor level. The control panel has tactile identification of floor level. Touch light controls with both illuminated and audible information inside car and at landings.

Box-car lifts, Design criteria for lifts, Stair lifts, Platform lifts

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