Why elevators have mirrors in them?

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Almost every elevator I’ve been in has a mirror inside. Exceptions are paternoster or technical elevators.

Does it reduce claustrophobia? Does it make the space look bigger? Does it entertain passengers?

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UK lift guy here, mirror makes a lift comply to 2 pieces of legislation.

1 EN 81 – 70 (access) mirror helps people in wheelchairs back out

2 EN 81 – 71 (vandal resistant) if the passenger kills time looking at themselves then there’s less time for them to try and break stuff

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