In buildings where the presence of an elevator is mandatory, it must be capable of carrying a wheelchair, and if a hospital with more than one floor does not have a suitable inclined surface, the installation of a bed elevator is mandatory.

In category 4 buildings and places that care for the elderly and disabled, if they have more than one story, a stretcher elevator is mandatory.

Three Important Uses for Elevators

1. Wheelchair Elevators: Elevators must have cabin dimensions of at least 110 by 140 centimeters and the minimum width of the cabin door opening must be 80 centimeters. They must be equipped with a floor re-leveling system and a button to keep the cabin door open for an extended period.
2. Stretcher or Patient Transport Elevators: The minimum cabin dimensions should be 110 by 210 centimeters with the minimum cabin door opening width of 90 centimeters. They must be equipped with a floor re-leveling system and also a button for keeping the cabin door open for an extended period.
3. Bed Elevators: The minimum cabin dimensions should be 140 by 240 centimeters. The minimum width of the door opening should be 130 centimeters and the door height should be 120 centimeters. They must also be equipped with a floor re-leveling system and a button to keep the cabin door open longer. Also, the elevator must be 3VF compatible.

Indeed, all elevators must be equipped with a 3VF system

They must also be equipped with a special control key for trained users that allows the elevator to be operated by trained individuals.

They must have an emergency rescue feature to bring the elevator to the nearest floor in case of a power outage.