2nd edition, amendment 7


Current version: Effective on 1 January 2017

The lift standard EN 81-20:2014 is cited, with appropriate modifications for use in New Zealand, to incorporate modern technology and practices. The transition period for introducing EN 81-20 aligns with its introduction internationally.

Cited content in this document can be found on the Building CodeHub website.

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