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Sets out requirements for inspection, testing, preventive maintenance and survey of fire protection systems and equipment.

Sets out requirement for the design, installation and commissioning of fire detection and alarm systems comprising components conforming to the requirements of the appropriate component Standards.

Specifies the criteria for the selection of portable fire extinguishers and the requirements for their application, location and distribution.

Identically adopts EN 81 3:2000+A1:2008, specifying safety rules for the construction and installation of permanently installed new electric service lifts with traction or positive drive, or hydraulic service lifts defined as lifting equipment, serving defined landing levels, having a car which is inaccessible, suspended by ropes or chains or supported by a ram and moving between rigid vertical guide rails or guide rails.

Sets out a classification scheme for wiring systems according to their resistance to the hazards of fire and mechanical damage.

Specifies safe working provisions and practices for those responsible for, and involved in, new lift installations in new liftwells.

Adopts EN 81-70:2018 with modifications for Australia, which specifies the minimum requirements for the safe and independent access and use of lifts by a wide range of persons, including persons with disabilities.