: Emergency stops must not exceed the physical limits of the installed terminal buffers.
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The implementation of the Code affects a wide ecosystem of stakeholders. For architects and developers, the Code dictates core structural parameters; the shaft dimensions and pit depths required by the 2021 Edition must be integrated into the earliest blueprints. Non-compliance can result in costly retrofits or, worse, the inability to obtain an Occupation Permit. for the authorities
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For lift contractors and engineers, the Code is the benchmark for professional excellence. It shifts the industry focus from simply "making it work" to "proving it is safe." The rigorous documentation, testing protocols, and commissioning procedures mandated by the Code raise the professional standard of the workforce. Finally, for the authorities, the Code provides a clear, legal framework for enforcement, allowing inspectors to objectively assess compliance during commissioning and periodic examinations.
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Lifts require continuous mechanical guidance along structural tracks, combined with specialized derailment retention components to secure the car if standard guide shoes fail.