The defined procedure for safely removing passengers trapped in an elevator during a power failure or fault condition.
Full Definition
The emergency evacuation procedure is a documented and trained process for releasing and guiding passengers from a stopped elevator when automatic rescue fails or is not fitted. It typically involves trained personnel using a manual release key to move the elevator to the nearest landing by releasing the machine brake in short pulses (on non-counterbalanced machines) or using a hand winding wheel. Passengers are guided out once the car floor aligns with a landing. EN 81-20 requires that rescuers can reach any trapped passenger within one hour. The procedure must be displayed in the machine room and practiced regularly by maintenance staff.
