Convenient to organize your appearance
Under the fast-paced and high-pressure life, contemporary people are always in a hurry. For those who are image-conscious, it is a good idea to take advantage of the elevator ride to tidy up their attire and appearance, so as to be in a better state to deal with work and life.
Increase the sense of space
Elevator space is generally small and closed, for people suffering from “claustrophobia”, into the elevator often feel anxious, depressed. However, the reflection of mirrors can visually increase the space, thus reducing their physical and emotional discomfort.
Protection from thieves and harassment
When you take the elevator in public areas, incidents of theft and harassment occur from time to time. Mirrors in elevators, on the one hand, help to help riders observe their surroundings, reduce visual dead space and protect themselves. On the other hand, it is somewhat of a deterrent for people with bad intentions.
These
All of these can only be regarded as the “additional function” of the mirror.
It is not the reason why the elevator is installed in the first place.
Its real purpose is
It’s for the handicapped.
After entering the elevator, the wheelchair-bound disabled people, due to space constraints, are not able to turn around, most of them have their backs to the elevator door, so it is difficult for them to see the elevator floors and entrances and exits. However, with mirrors, they can see the floor they are on in real time through the mirror and exit the elevator safely.
Therefore, the Barrier-Free Design Code requires that building elevators should be installed with mirrors or materials with a mirror effect, and in addition the mirrors or mirrored materials should be installed at the front of the car at a height of 900 mm to the top. This is the height of the elevator buttons and the height that you can reach when you are in a wheelchair.