In addition to the requirements given in B-6.4.1 to B-6.4.7, following requirements shall also be complied with:
a) Internal walls shall have a non-reflective matte finish in a colour and tone contrasting with the floor.
b) The floor of the lift car shall be rigid and have a non-reflective matte finish and shall be slip resistant having similar frictional qualities to the floor of the lift landing to decrease the risk of stumbling.
NOTE — A lift floor with a high LVR reassures blind and partially sighted people that they are not stepping in to an open lift shaft.
c) The provision of a mirror on the wall of the lift car opposite the lift door is a positive aid to navigation for wheelchair users. It allows
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the wheelchair user to see if anyone is behind them and also to see the floor indicator panel. The mirror should not extend below 900 mm from the lift floor to avoid confusing people with impaired sight.
d) Internal car lighting should provide minimum level of illumination of 100 lux at floor level, uniformly distributed, and avoiding the spotlights.
e) Emergency warning — The car shall have an alarm device (two-way communication system) permanently connected to a manned security point according to the following:
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The device shall ensure voice communication in both directions with an organization in charge of passenger rescue or with the person in charge of the safety of the building.
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The operating force for alarm button shall be minimum 2.5 N and maximum 5 N.
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The device shall provide visual and audible information feedback for passengers confirming that, the alarm has been sent, using a yellow enlightened bell-shaped symbol; and the alarm has been received, voice communication established, using the green enlightened symbol consisting of two heads.
For other requirements, reference shall be made to good practice [3(8)].