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THE UTTAR PRADESH LIFTS AND ESCALATORS ACT, 2024

Section 6. Safety of passenger

6. The owner shall ensure the provision of installation of an automatic rescue device in the lift or escalator to rescue the travelling passengers trapped inside in caseof any breakdown. The device shall be such that the lift or escalator reaches at the nearest landing floor and keeping the landing and cage doors open. There shall be adequate light in the lift and two way communication system to be used by the passenger and emergency bell inside the lift to be used in case of any emergency. there shall be a display of instructions fot the passengers about how to use the emergency provisions in the lift : provided that CCTV camera shall be installed in all lifts installed in public premises

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