The regulations governing the elevator industry
Below is a comprehensive list of major standards governing the elevator industry within South Africa.
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| SANS Number | Year | Edition | Title |
| SANS 21-1 | 2009 | 1.00 | Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 1: Construction and installation |
| SANS 204 | 2011 | 1.00 | Energy efficiency in buildings |
| SANS 1543 | 2015 | 2.03 | Escalators and passenger conveyors |
| SANS 1545-1 | 2015 | 3.05 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 1:Electric lifts |
| SANS 1545-2 | 2015 | 3.04 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 2:Hydraulic lifts |
| SANS 1545-3 | 2006 | 1.03 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 3: Lifts for persons with physical disabilities (stairlifting platforms) |
| SANS 1545-4 | 2015 | 1.03 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 4: Lifts for persons with physical disabilities (vertical lifting platforms) |
| SANS 1545-5 | 2007 | 1.01 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 5:Electric and hydraulic access, goods only lifts |
| SANS 1545-6 | 2015 | 1.03 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 6: Rack-and-pinion lifts |
| SANS 1545-7 | 2007 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 7: Electric and hydraulic service lifts (dumb waiters) |
| SANS 1545-9 | 2004 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 9: Lift landing doors — Fire resistance testing |
| SANS 4344 | 2005 | 2.00 | Steel wire ropes for lifts — Minimum requirements |
| SANS 10142-1 | 2012 | 1.08 | The wiring of premises — Part 1: Low-voltage installations |
| SANS 10400-A* | 2010 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part A: General principles and requirements |
| SANS 10400-B | 2012 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part B: Structural design |
| SANS 10400-C | 2010 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part C: Dimensions |
| SANS 10400-D | 2011 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part D: Public safety |
| SANS 10400-F | 2010 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part F: Site operations |
| SANS 10400-G | 2011 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part G: Excavations |
| SANS 10400-H | 2012 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part H: Foundations |
| SANS 10400-J | 2010 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part J: Floors |
| SANS 10400-K | 2015 | 3.01 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part K: Walls |
| SANS 10400-L | 2011 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part L: Roofs |
| SANS 10400-M | 2011 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part M:Stairways |
| SANS 10400-N | 2012 | 3.01 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part N: Glazing |
| SANS 10400-O | 2011 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part O: Lighting and ventilation |
| SANS 10400-P | 2010 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part P: Drainage |
| SANS 10400-Q | 2011 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part Q: Non-water-borne means of sanitary disposal |
| SANS 10400-R | 2012 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part R: Stormwater disposal |
| SANS 10400-S | 2011 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part S: Facilities for persons with disabilities |
| SANS 10400-T | 2011 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part T: Fire protection |
| SANS 10400-V | 2010 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part V: Space heating |
| SANS 10400-W | 2011 | 3.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part W: Fire installation |
| SANS 10400-XA | 2011 | 1.00 | The application of the National Building Regulations — Part X: Environmental sustainability — Part XA: Energy usage in buildings |
| SANS 14798 | 2009 | 3.00 | Lifts (elevators), escalators and passenger conveyors — Risk analysis methodology |
| SANS 16368 | 2014 | 2.00 | Mobile elevating work platforms — Design calculations, safety requirements and test methods |
| SANS 50081-1 | 2004 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 1:Electric lifts |
| SANS 50081-2 | 1998 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 2: Hydraulic lifts |
| SANS 50081-3 | 2005 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 3: Electric and hydraulic service lifts |
| SANS 50081-21 | 2010 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Lifts for the transport of persons and goods — Part 21: New passenger and goods passenger lifts in existing building |
| SANS 50081-70 | 2004 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Particular applications for passenger and goods lifts — Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability |
| SANS 50081-72 | 2005 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Particular applications for passenger and goods lifts — Part 72: Fire fighters lifts |
| SANS 50081-20 | 2017 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Lifts for the transport of persons and goods – Part 20: Passenger and goods passenger lifts |
| SANS 50081-50 | 2017 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Examinations and tests – Part 50: Design rules, calculations, examinations and tests of lift components |
| SANS 50081-80 | 2005 | 1.00 | Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Existing lifts — Part 80: Rules for the improvement of safety of existing passenger and goods lifts |
| SANS 53015 | 2010 | 1.00 | Maintenance for lifts and escalators — Rules for maintenance instructions |
| ARP 11071-1 | 2008 | 1.00 | Comparison of worldwide lift safety standards — Part 1: Electric lifts (elevators) |
| ARP 11071-2 | 2008 | 1.00 | Comparison of worldwide lift safety standards — Part 2: Hydraulic lifts (elevators) |
| ARP 11071-1 | 2008 | 1.00 | Comparison of worldwide lift safety standards — Part 1: Electric lifts (elevators) |
| ARP 11071-2 | 2008 | 1.00 | Comparison of worldwide lift safety standards — Part 2: Hydraulic lifts (elevators) |