In the process of selecting and installing Family elevatorsafety factors are always the top concern of homeowners. One of the most rigorous and prestigious standards today is EN 81 – a European standard set for elevator safety. So what is EN 81? What content does this standard include? And why should homeowners give priority to choosing EN 81 standard elevators? Follow the following article to better understand!
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What is En81 standard?
EN 81 is the European Standard set issued by the European Standard Committee (CEN), stipulating safety requirements for the design, production, installation and maintenance of elevators carrying people and goods, contributing to ensuring safety for users, maintenance staff and people involved in the process of installing and using elevators.
This set of standards consists of many parts, in which:
- En 81-20: Regulate safety and technical requirements for the construction and installation of electricity and hydraulic elevators.
- EN 81-50: Definition of design rules, calculation and testing of elevator parts.
These standards have replaced EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 since September 1, 2017.

Details En81 standards
The information specified in En81 standard is quite detailed. Here are some of the most prominent information:
- Requirements for pit: The pit must be suitable for ensuring safety and convenience for installation and maintenance.
- Cabin requirements: The cabin must be designed with size and load suitable for use. Materials used for floors, walls and ceilings must meet the requirements of fire resistance according to EN 13501-1 standards. The cabin door must have a safe mechanism to prevent the closing when there are obstacles. In addition, the cabin must be equipped with a suitable lighting and ventilation system to ensure comfort and safety for users.
- Direction system: Load cable and pulley must be designed and installed to ensure safety and durability, guide rails must be firmly installed to ensure stable moving cabin, …
- Tractor: The tractor must be suitable for the overall design of the elevator, the brake system must ensure the ability to stop the cabin safely in any situation.
- Control system: The dashboard and the call button must be easy to use and have a clear floor indicator, the overloaded protection system must automatically disconnect when exceeding the allowed load, …
- Requirements for safety equipment for elevators, including parts such as: Governor (Governor) to control the cabin speed to prevent free falling, Safety Gear to stop the cabin in the case of falling, buffers (buffers) to absorb force if the cabin is the bottom, the limit switches) to prevent the cabin beyond the permissible journey, emergency system (Emergency Rescue Save passengers in case of power outages or incidents, …
- Electrical safety system: There must be grounding and short -circuit protection systems to ensure safety.
Design requirements: All parts must be designed to withstand impact forces during operation. - Check before use: All parts and the entire elevator system must be tested and tested before being put into use.
Usually, before caring Family elevator quotationhomeowners need to talk to the installation unit on the above information to ensure the elevator ensures quality and safety when operating.
The importance of compliance with EN 81 standard
Compliance with EN 81 standard helps:
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- Maximum safety: Minimize the risk of accidents and incidents during the use of elevators.
- Quality and durability: Make sure the elevator operates stably and durable over time.
Low maintenance costs: Minimize maintenance and repair costs in the long run.

How to check and ensure the elevator complies with EN 81
Usually, to check if the elevator complies with EN 81 standard, you can check the following points:
- Check certification: Request manufacturers and suppliers to provide compliance certificates EN 81.
- Monitor the production and installation process: Make sure the procedures are made in accordance with the standard.
- Independent testing: Hire competent inspection organizations to evaluate compliance.
- Periodic maintenance and inspection: Perform maintenance and inspection as recommended by the manufacturer and the regulations of EN 81.
Currently, not all elevators in Vietnam meet this standard. Kalea elevators-a brand from Sweden with more than 125 years of experience, proud to provide European elevator solutions to European standards EN 81-41 and EN81-20: 2010 standard. With sophisticated design, smooth operation and energy saving, Kalea elevators bring maximum safety and comfort.
If you need advice on family elevators to meet European standards EN 81-41 and EN 81-20: 2020 in Kalea, you can contact the following information:
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- Hanoi: P.203, 2nd floor, HITC building 239 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay District, TP. Hanoi
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- Hai Phong: HD.68, VINHOMES Marina KĐT, Vinh Niem Ward, Le Chan District, TP. Hai Phong
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