BS 5656-2:2004

This standard BS 5656-2:2004 Escalator and moving walks. Safety rules for the construction and installation of escalators and moving walks is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.140.90 Lifts. Escalators

This part of BS 5656 gives recommendations for the location, selection and installation of new escalators and moving walks in new or existing buildings. It is applicable at the early stages of a project for architects, developers, building owners, building managers, building contractors, general and specialized engineering consultants and other interested parties.

This part of BS 5656 does not give recommendations for existing installations.

NOTE Although this part of BS 5656 does not give recommendations for existing installations, it may be used as guidance when making alterations to such installations.