5 FAQs on the EN81-20 & EN81-50 Lift Standards (2018 update)
Post updated for 2018 - In September 2017, EN81-20 and EN81-50, two new safety standards for the construction of lifts and for the testing of lift components were introduced, bringing benefits in terms of safety and accessibility for both lift passengers and service engineers. We've covered the most frequently asked questions...
Read morePart M: Volume 2 & Passenger Lifts
Part M Volume 2, provides practical guidance for complying with building regulation requirements for buildings other than dwellings. This post is the third in the series of our Part M: Volume 2 building regulations blogs and covers passenger lift requirements within Part M in detail.
Read moreNew Home Quality Mark ONE: National Standard for Domestic Homes
The Home Quality Mark (HQM) is steadily increasing in popularity for all new homes, currently in technical consultation for the latest standard, it provides a national standard through a simple 5-star rating and providing information on a new home's design, construction quality and running costs.
Read moreAn Overview of the General Lift Requirements Within Part M: Volume 2
This post is the second in the series of our Part M: Volume 2 building regulations blogs and covers general lift requirements with Part M in greater detail.
Read moreBS EN 81-80: Lift upgrades for existing lifts
Like technology elsewhere, lifts and lift standards have developed over the years and new safety features have become the norm. In recognition of the fact that lift upgrades are required for improved safety, BS EN 81-80:2003 gives an audit framework for lift modernisation.
Read moreA Handy List of Escalator & Moving Walkway Standards
Unsure of what codes of practice, standards and regulations escalators and moving walkways fall under? Not to worry, here's a handy list...
Read moreLift Design for Dementia-friendly Buildings
A helpful guide on the process of specifying lifts for dementia sufferers and all the considerations that need to be taken into account when carrying out this process…
Read moreSpecifying Lifts for Care Homes
A helpful guide on the process of specifying lifts for nursing homes and all the considerations that need to be taken into account when carrying out this process…
Read moreA Useful Guide on LOLER, Thorough Examinations & Supplementary Tests
In this helpful overview we've covered what is required of you as a lift owner by Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and what thorough examinations and supplementary examinations are.
Read moreLift Standards: A Glossary
If you either own or are thinking of installing a lift then there is a whole host of lift standards, regulations, codes of practice and guidance to advise on best practice. Knowing where to start and which regulations are relevant can be confusing, so we have listed some of the main ones.
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