Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings·Page 32·4.26
Manoeuvring space in front of lifting device door
A manoeuvring space of not less than 1500 mm unobstructed width and depth must be provided in front of the lifting device door on each storey.
A manoeuvring space in front of the door to the lifting device should be provided on each storey. This space should have an unobstructed width and depth of not less than 1500 mm.
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