This International Standard specifies the building dimensions for the space needed to install escalators, as shown in figure 1. It applies to escalators with a maximum nominal speed of 0,5 m/s, an inclination angle of 30° or 35° and a rise from 2 m to 6 m. The machine room is a part of the truss. This International Standard does not apply to The design of escalators need not correspond to figure 1; only those dimensions indicated shall be observed.
Tämän julkaisun valmistelusta Suomessa vastaa Metalliteollisuuden Standardisointiyhdistys ry, puh. 09 19 231 (vaihde).