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Low Pit and Reduced Headroom Lifts

Low Pit and Reduced Headroom Lifts: Everything You Need to Know About Standards, Regulations and Reasons for Installation Introduction When it comes to installing or replacing passenger lifts, standard dimensions and configurations are designed to meet strict safety and performance...

What is an Evacuation Lift BS EN 81-76?

What is an Evacuation Lift? The type of lift you need may be determined by the building in which it is installed. Building regulations establish minimum statutory requirements for buildings, which include escape routes. If you need an evacuation lift,...

What is BS EN 81-76:2005?

What is BS EN 81-76:2025? BS EN 81-76:2025 is a newly published standard by the British Standards Institution (BSI) that focuses on the evacuation of individuals with disabilities using lifts. Titled "Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts:...

Can a Firefighter Lift serve as an Evacuation Lift?

Can a Firefighter Lift also serve as an Evacuation Lift? Firefighter lifts can be designed for evacuation purposes as well. In buildings that have a "stay put" policy, a fully verified firefighter lift can also function as an evacuation lift....

BS EN 81-28:2022 Lift Standard

BS EN 81-28:2022 Lift Standard BS EN 81-28:2022, this lift standard provides essential guidelines and safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts designed for the transport of persons and goods, with a specific focus on remote alarm systems...

Lift car requirements for EN 81-70:2021

Lift car requirements for EN 81-70:2021 +A1: 2022 A typical lift car requires a number of features to meet EN 81-70, this is particularly important in public facilities and where passengers have a higher degree of disability. Contact UsGet A...

Lifts Landing Controls requirements for EN 81-70:2021 +A1: 2022

Lifts Landing requirements EN 81-70 Lifts Landing requirements to meet EN 81-70:2021 +A1: 2022, for the lift landing controls and landing signals. Landing Controls for EN 81-70 The lift landing controls required to meet EN81-70 are: > Minimum lateral distance...

EN 81-70 Lift Car Dimensions Requirements

Lift car dimensions to meet EN 81-70:2021 +A1: 2022 There are five lift car types, the table shows the lift car size requirements and the min door opening for each lift car type. Contact UsGet a Quote Lift Car Type...

Latest Evacuation Lift Requirements For Fire Safety BS9991

Latest Evacuation Lift Requirements For Fire Safety in Residential Buildings: BS9991:2024 The guidelines for assisted building evacuation underwent significant changes in December 2024, marking one of the most substantial updates in recent years. Previously, evacuation lifts were addressed in the...

Why Choosing the Right Lift Maintenance Provider Is Crucial?

As a building manager, you’re responsible for keeping your property running smoothly, and nothing disrupts operations more than a lift that’s out of service. A stalled lift doesn’t just frustrate tenants and visitors—it also risks breaching safety regulations and wasting...

The Importance of Choosing the Right Lift Maintenance Partner

As a building, maintenance or facilities manager, your goal is simple: ensure everything runs smoothly. But when lifts fail or are down for extended periods, it becomes more than just an inconvenience—it affects the safety and efficiency of your entire...

Fire Safety Lift Checks Regulations 2022

The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 New regulations will come into force in England on 23rd January 2023. Which the “responsible person” for a residential building will be accountable for. Made under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which already...

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