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Accessibility Upgrades β Frequently Asked Questions
What does EN 81-70 require for an accessible elevator?
EN 81-70 specifies minimum requirements for barrier-free elevator access. Key requirements include: a minimum internal cabin size of 1,100 mm wide Γ 1,400 mm deep for standard wheelchair access (or 2,000 Γ 1,400 mm for larger powered chairs); control buttons mounted at 900 mm centreline height with minimum 20 mm diameter; tactile and braille markings on all buttons; a voice synthesiser announcing floor numbers; a visual display showing the current floor; a handrail at 900 mm height on at least one wall; and door open time of minimum 8 seconds from the moment the doors begin to open.
Can an existing elevator cabin be extended to meet EN 81-70 dimension requirements?
In some cases, yes. If the shaft has sufficient width and depth beyond the existing cabin envelope, a cabin extension can be fabricated and installed. However, this requires detailed structural assessment of the shaft walls, recalculation of the counterweight and rated load balance, and may affect the guide rail and door frame positions. Turkish modernisation specialists on elevator.tr can carry out shaft surveys and feasibility assessments as the first step of any cabin extension project.
What are Turkey's legal requirements for elevator accessibility in public buildings?
Turkey's Disability Act (Law No. 5378) and the associated Building Accessibility Regulation (EriΕilebilirlik YΓΆnetmeliΔi) require that public buildings be accessible to people with disabilities. For elevators, this means compliance with TS EN 81-70 as the referenced Turkish standard. Building owners and managers of public facilities who have not yet upgraded their elevators to accessibility standards may face legal obligations to comply within specified retrofit timeframes set by municipal authorities.
What is the minimum door-open time required for an accessible elevator?
EN 81-70 Β§5.4 requires a minimum door-open time of 8 seconds measured from when the door begins to open until it begins to close, extendable by a door-open button held by the user. For elevators serving floors with high foot traffic from mobility-impaired users, programming a 10β15 second default open time is common practice. The door re-opening device (light curtain) must remain active throughout the entire open-close cycle and must detect low-height objects per EN 81-20 Β§7.7.3.