INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 4190-1

Third edition
1999-07-15

Corrected and reprinted

2001-03-01

Lift (US: Elevator) installation —

Part 1:
Class I, II, III and VI lifts
Installation d'ascenseurs —
Partie 1: Ascenseurs des classes I, II, III et VI
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Contents

1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1

2 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 1

2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2.2 Lift classes ............................................................................................................................................................ 2

2.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.4 Other characteristics............................................................................................................................................ 3

3 Lift characteristics................................................................................................................................................... 3

3.1 Renard series ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

3.2 Rated loads ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

3.3 Rated speeds ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

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3.4 Selection of class of lift........................................................................................................................................ 4
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4 Dimensions .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
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4.2 Inner dimensions of well...................................................................................................................................... 5

4.3 Dimensions of landings ....................................................................................................................................... 6

4.4 Dimensions of machine room for electric lifts .................................................................................................. 7

4.5 Dimensions of machine room for hydraulic lifts ............................................................................................... 8

4.6 Arrangement of machine room ........................................................................................................................... 9

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Foreword

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

International Standard are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 3.

Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

International Standard ISO 4190-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 178 Lifts, escalators and
passenger conveyors.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 4190-1:1990) and all amendments. This edition
reflects the requirements of the global marketplace and includes:

 the special needs, access and full manœuvrability of people with physical disabilities;


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appropriate use of stretchers, beds and ancillary medical equipment in hospitals and nursing homes;


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a range of intensive-use lifts typically used for high-rise buildings for rated speeds of 2,5 m/s to 6,0 m/s; the
rated speeds have been based upon the Renard Series for speeds of up to 2,5 m/s;
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 improved utilization of building space by reducing well (hoistway) sizes where practical.
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ISO 4190 consists of the following parts, under the general title Lift (US: Elevator) installation:

 Part 1: Class I, II, III and VI lifts

 Part 2: Class IV lifts

 Part 3: Service lifts class V

 Part 5: Control devices, signals and additional fittings

 Part 6: Passenger lifts to be installed in residential buildings — Planning and selection

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Lift (US: Elevator) installation —

Part 1:
Class I, II, III and VI lifts

1 Scope

This part of ISO 4190 specifies the necessary dimensions to permit the installation of passenger lifts of classes I, II,
III and VI as defined in 2.2.

The dimensions given reflect the requirements for the apparatus. Due note should be made of national regulations
which may demand greater dimensions in some instances.

This part of ISO 4190 is applicable to all new lift installations, irrespective of drive systems, with a car with one
entrance, to be installed in a new building. Where relevant, it may be used as a basis for an installation in an
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It does not cover lifts whose the speed is higher than 6,0 m/s: manufacturers should be consulted for such
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2 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this part of ISO 4190, the following terms and definitions apply.

2.1 General

2.1.1
car
that part of the lift which carries the passenger and/or other loads

2.1.2
head room
that part of the well situated above the highest landing served by the car

2.1.3
landing
area providing access to the car at each level of use

2.1.4
machine room
room in which the machine or machines and/or the associated equipment are placed

2.1.5
passenger lift (US: elevator)
permanent lifting appliance serving defined landing levels, comprising a car whose dimensions and means of
construction clearly permit the access of passengers

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2.1.6
pit
that part of the well situated below the lowest landing served by the car

2.1.7
well (US: hoistway)
space in which the car, the counterweight(s) and/or hydraulic jack(s) move

NOTE This space is usually bounded by the bottom of the pit, the walls and the ceiling of the well.

2.2 Lift classes

2.2.1
Class I
lifts designed for the transport of persons

2.2.2
Class II
lifts designed mainly for the transport of persons but in which goods may be carried

NOTE They differ from class I, III and VI lifts essentially by the inner fittings of the car.

2.2.3
Class III
lifts designed for health-care purposes, including hospitals and nursing homes

2.2.4
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2.2.6
Class VI
lifts especially designed to suit buildings with intensive traffic, i.e. lifts with speeds 2,5 m/s and above

2.3 Dimensions

See Figures 1 to 3.

2.3.1
car width, b1
horizontal distance between the inner surface of the car walls, measured parallel to the front entrance side

2.3.2
car depth, d1
horizontal distance between the internal walls of the car, measured perpendicular to the front entrance side

NOTE These two dimensions (2.3.1 and 2.3.2) are measured, as indicated in Figure 1, at 1 m above the floor. Decorative
or protective panels or handrails, if any, should be accommodated within these dimensions.

2.3.3
car height, h4
vertical inner distance between the entrance threshold and the constructional roof of the car.

NOTE Light fittings and false ceilings should be accommodated within this dimension.

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2.3.4
entrance width into car, b2
clear width of the entrance, measured when the landing and car doors are fully open

2.3.5
entrance height, h3
clear height of entrance, measured when the landing doors and car doors are fully open

2.3.6
well (US: hoistway) width, b3
horizontal distance between the inner surface of the well walls measured parallel to the car width

2.3.7
well (hoistway) depth, d2
horizontal dimension perpendicular to the width

2.3.8
pit depth, d3
vertical distance between the finished floor of the lowest landing served and the bottom of the well

2.3.9
headroom height, h1
vertical distance between the finished floor of the highest landing served and the ceiling of the well (not including
any pulley over line of car)

2.3.10
machine room width, b4
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machine room height, h2
smallest vertical distance between the finished floor and the room ceiling, satisfying both the requirements of the
national building regulations and lift equipment

2.4 Other characteristics

2.4.1
rated speed, vn
speed for which the lift has been built and at which it is designed to operate

2.4.2
rated load
load for which the lift has been built and under which it is designed to operate

2.4.3
group collective lifts (US: elevators)
group of electrically interconnected lifts for which landing controls are common

3 Lift characteristics
3.1 Renard series
The dimensions of the car are related to the loads which have been selected to be close to the Renard R10 series
of preferred numbers.

The dimensions of the pit, headroom and machine room have been determined in relation to the speeds which, up
to 2,5 m/s, are based on the R5 series of preferred numbers.

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The Renard Series is a series of preferred numbers adopted at international level in 1946 (Budapest International
Congress).

It is a geometrical progression and has a multiplier selected on exponents of 10.

For lifts, multipliers are:

— car load: R10 = 10 10 = 1,258 9

— car speed: R5 = 5 10 = 1,584 9

The results are approximate, which gives:

1600
1275

- Loads expressed in kilograms : 1000

800
630

2,50
1,60
- Speeds expressed in metres per second : 1,00
0,63
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320 - (450) - 630 - 800 - 1000 - 1 275 - 1 600 - 1 800 - 2 000 - 2 500

3.3 Rated speeds

These shall be, in metres per second:

0,4 - 0,63 - 1,0 - 1,6 - 2,0 - 2,5 - 3,0 - 3,5 - 4,0 - 5,0 - 6,0

Speeds from 0,63 m/s to 6,0 m/s apply to electric lifts.

Speeds from 0,4 m/s to 1,0 m/s apply to hydraulic lifts.

3.4 Selection of class of lift

Any type of building may be equipped with lifts of different classes. The lifts are grouped in Tables 1 to 3.

4 Dimensions
4.1 Inner dimensions of cars
4.1.1 General

It is recommended that in multistorey buildings there is at least one lift accessible to transport persons in
wheelchairs.

This lift shall meet all conditions required for this application, and shall be indicated by the sign:

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“Accessible for wheelchairs”

4.1.2 Class I lifts (see Figures 4 and 5 and Table 1)

4.1.2.1 In particular, lifts for residential buildings are shown in Table 1:

a) cars for 320 kg and 450 kg rated load lifts allow only the transport of persons;

b) cars for 630 kg rated load lifts allow, in addition, the transport of a person in a wheelchair (but do not allow full
manœuvrability) and/or perambulator;

c) cars for 1 000 kg rated lifts allow, in addition to a) and b), the transport of stretchers with removable handles
and of coffins and furniture.

4.1.2.2 General-purpose lifts are to be used mainly in low/medium rise buildings up to 15 floors where lift speeds of
up to 2,5 m/s are suitable. The dimensions of these lifts are shown in Table 1.

4.1.3 Class II lifts (see Figures 4 to 7 and Tables 1 and 3)

The dimensions of class II lifts shall be selected from those for either class I or class VI lifts. It is particularly
recommended that the dimensions for the 1 000 kg lift intended for residential buildings and/or class III lifts should
be used for this purpose.

4.1.4 Class III lifts (see Figure 7 and Table 3)

It should be noted that:

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c) cars for 1 600 kg lifts are primarily suitable for moving hospital beds of dimensions 900 mm ¥ 2 000 mm;

d) cars for 1 275 kg lifts are suitable for beds of dimensions 900 mm ¥ 2 000 mm in nursing homes.

4.1.5 Class VI lifts (see Figure 6 and Table 1)

Lifts for intensive use are to be used mainly in high-rise buildings above 15 floors where lift speeds of at least
2,5 m/s are needed. The dimensions of these lifts are shown in Table 1.

NOTE The precise load, speed and numbers of lifts should be the subject of a detailed traffic calculation.

4.2 Inner dimensions of well

4.2.1 Plan dimensions

The lift well plan dimensions include clear plumb tolerances. A tolerance of ± 25 mm out of plumb in lift wells
(elevator hoistways) shall be maintained for the first 20 storeys, with an additional 1,0 mm for each storey above
that, with a maximum allowance of 50 mm total regardless of height.

The dimensions b3 and d2 in Figures 2 and 3 represent the minimum plumb requirement.

The architect, or any person assuming such functions, in agreement with the builder, shall ensure that these
tolerances are adequate for the specified dimensions of the finished work. Otherwise additional tolerances shall be
added to the lift well plan dimensions.

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For the incorporation of lifts in the building, the well shall have a certain free volume enclosed by a rectangular
parallelepiped inscribed in the well, with vertical edges and bases formed by the bottom of the pit and the ceiling of
the well.

When a counterweight safety gear is required, the depths or the widths defined should be increased by up to
200 mm.

4.2.2 Individual lifts

The dimensions of the well shall have the values shown in Figures 4 to 8.

4.2.3 Multiple lifts situated side by side

In the case of a common well, the internal dimensions shall be determined in the following manner:

a) the total width of the common well shall be equal to the sum of the individual well widths plus the sum of the
boundary widths between the wells, each boundary width being at least 200 mm;

b) the depths of the constituent parts of the common well shall be the same as those laid down for the individual
lifts.

4.2.4 Distance between landings

The minimum distance between two successive landings to permit the accommodation of landing doors shall be:

 2 450 mm for a landing door height of 2 000 mm;

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The landing depth specified in subsequent clauses shall at least be maintained over the whole width of the well
(individual or common).

These dimensions do not take into account the possibility of through traffic of persons not using the lifts.

4.3.2 Class I lifts particularly intended for residential buildings

These may be individual lifts or multiple lifts situated side by side.

For this category of lifts, a maximum number of four group collective lifts should be placed side by side.

For hydraulic lifts, a maximum of two group collective lifts is generally recommended.

The minimum depth of the landing measured wall to wall and in the same direction as the depth(s) of the car(s)
should be equal to the depth of the deepest car. However, the depth of landings served by lifts for persons with
disabilities shall be at least 1 500 mm.

4.3.3 Class I (other than those particularly intended for residential buildings), II, III and VI lifts

4.3.3.1 Individual lifts or multiple lifts situated side by side

In the case of group collective lifts, the maximum number shall be four.

The minimum depth of the landing measured wall to wall and in the same direction as the depth(s) of the car(s)
should be equal to 1,5 ¥ d1 (where d1 is the depth of the deepest car). For group collective lifts with four lifts, other
than class III, this depth shall be not less than 2 400 mm.

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4.3.3.2 Lifts arranged face to face

In the case of group collective lifts, the maximum number shall be eight (2 x 4).

The distance between facing walls shall be at least equal to the sum of the depths of two facing cars. For group
collective lifts, other than class III, this distance shall be not more than 4 500 mm.

4.4 Dimensions of machine room for electric lifts

4.4.1 Individual lifts

The dimensions of the machine room shall be as indicated in Tables 2 and 3. Machine room heights shall satisfy
existing national regulations.

4.4.2 Multiple lifts

4.4.2.1 Class I lifts particularly intended for residential buildings

These shall fulfil the following conditions.

4.4.2.1.1 Floor area

a) Multiple lifts having the same rated load: the minimum floor area of the common machine room shall be equal
to the sum of the minimum areas required for the individual lifts.

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4.4.2.1.2 Width

The actual dimensions shall provide a floor area at least equal to the one specified for the total area.

The minimum width of the common machine room shall be equal to the total of the common well plus a lateral
extension corresponding to that appropriate to the lift with the greatest individual requirement.

4.4.2.1.3 Depth

The actual dimensions shall provide a floor area at least equal to the one specified for the total area.

The minimum depth of the common machine room shall be equal to the depth of the deepest individual well plus
2 100 mm.

4.4.2.1.4 Height

The minimum height of the common machine room shall be equal to the height of the machine room having the
greatest height. Machine room heights to satisfy existing national regulations.

4.4.2.2 Class I (other than those particularly intended for residential buildings), II, III and VI lifts

4.4.2.2.1 Symbols

The following symbols are used for the determination of the dimensions: