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Essential Knowledge on Lift Type Testing Safety Components and Examinations using SS 550

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 80079

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About the Course

Overview

The Singapore Standard SS 550:2020 on the Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Electric Passenger and Goods Lift was updated recently. The key requirement in the standard is the type examination of the safety components specified in accordance with EN 81-50 which is a European Standard on the examinations and tests of lift components. This course will explain the requirements for EU-type examination of model lifts and safety components of lifts.

Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should be able to:

Understand SS 550:2020 requirements on type examination of safety components and model lifts
Review design documents on type examination
Review test and inspection reports
Review certificates for model lift and safety components

Course Outline

Understanding of Lift Technical Provisions
- EN 81-20:2020 – Safety rules for the construction and installation of Lifts – Lifts for the transport of persons and goods. Part 20: Passenger and goods passenger lifts
- EN 81-50:2020 – Safety rules for the construction and installation of Lifts. Examinations and Test Design rules, calculation, examinations and tests of lift components
- SS550:2020 – Code of Practice for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Electric Passenger and Goods Lifts
Type Testing Procedures
- Landing door locking mechanisms / Car door locking device / Overspeed governor / Safety Gear / Buffers
- Safety circuits
- Ascending Car Over speed protection (ACOP) system
- Unintended car movement protection (UCMP) system
EU-type examination for Lifts
Standards Conformity
- Accreditation conforming to relevant ISO standards
- Notified Bodies
Question and Answer
Assessment

Course Information

To be confirmed

7.00pm to 9.30pm

5 evenings

e-Learning via webinar and BCAA Learning Management System (LMS)

Trainer / Lecturer

AZAAD SANTOE | Product Specialist Certification | LIFTINSTITUUT

Azaad Santoe has more than 35 years’ experience working with the European Directives and Standards on Lifts and Machines. Currently, he is a product certification specialist at Liftinstituut. His main responsibilities include the certification of lifts, safety components and escalators (specialising in heavy duty escalators). In addition, he is a consultant, lecturer and trainer for various organisations around the world. Prior to his current position at Liftinstituut, he was a senior inspector for 23 years and inspected lifts and escalators for the public-transportation company, RET in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Who Should Attend

Lift Specialists, Supervisors, Authorised Examiners, Specialist Professional Engineers, Inspectors, Engineers, Lift Contractors working in the lift industry involve in design, installation, maintenance, inspection and testing of lifts.

Assessment & Award

e-Certificate of Attendance (e-COA) will be awarded to participants who meet the attendance requirement.

Fee & Funding