DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN 32985
Ramps installed on vehicles for wheelchair users and for people restricted in their mobility - Safety requirements and testing
Fahrzeuggebundene Rampen für Rollstuhlbenutzer und andere mobilitätsbehinderte Personen - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfung
Overview
This standard specifies the safety requirements for ramps for wheelchair users and other people restricted in their mobility which are connected to the vehicle or means of transportation (hereinafter referred to as vehicles) or ramps which are part of the vehicle. The ramps can be power- or manually-driven or manually-operated. Vehicles within the framework of this standard are: - railway vehicles, for instance, trains, subways and urban railways, trams, special types of railways; - vehicle class M2 busses. DIN 75078-1 is not a part of this standard. Safety specifications in the framework of the laws regarding technical work equipment (Gerätesicherheitsgesetz (German Equipment Safety Law)) are contained in clauses 5 to 8. The standard has been prepared by Working Committee NA 053-01-05 AA "Lifter" ("Hoists") of the Rescue Services and Hospital Standards Committee (NARK) at DIN, the German Institute for Standardization e. V.
