--- title: Stannah Lifts Technical Lift Blog & Articles | Stannah (3) description: Packed full of guidance on lift specification and lift applcation, regulations and lift owner advice (3) --- Stannah Lifts Technical Lift Blog & Articles | Stannah (3) - [Products](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/products) - [Services](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/services) - [Market Sectors](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/market-sectors) - [About](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/about-stannah) - [News](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/news) - [Blogs](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk) - [Technical Area](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/download-area) - [Case Studies](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/case-studies) - [Contact](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/contact-us) [![Stannah](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/hubfs/raw_assets/public/stannah-21/images/stannah.svg)](https://www.stannahlifts.co.uk/) Menu Search Not what you are looking for? Try: - [Careers](https://corporate.stannah.com/careers/) - [Corporate](http://corporate.stannah.com/) - [Stairlift & Home Lifts](https://www.stannah.com/) # Welcome to our blog Choose your area of interest: - [Latest](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk) - [Moving People](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/topic/moving-people) - [Moving Goods](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/topic/moving-goods) - [Advice For Owners](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/topic/advice-for-owners) - [Standards & Regulations](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/topic/standards-regulations) ### Filter by lift type -Select- Passenger Lifts Platform Lifts Service & Goods Lifts Escalators & Moving Walkways ### Search the blog Search ### Subscribe for email updates ![What is a dumbwaiter?](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Stannah_Kitchen_Microlift_TOP.jpeg?width=768&name=Stannah_Kitchen_Microlift_TOP.jpeg) 12 October, 2022 ### What is a dumbwaiter? However you write it, ‘dumb waiter’ or ‘dumbwaiter’, the term's origins are puzzling. The name of this small service lift and the history of how it came into being are... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/what-is-a-dumbwaiter) ![Why it pays to upgrade your lift](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/why-it-pays-to-upgrade-your-lift-TOP.jpeg?width=768&name=why-it-pays-to-upgrade-your-lift-TOP.jpeg) 27 September, 2022 ### Why it pays to upgrade your lift Because replacements aren’t always the best solution... particularly if your existing lift occupies a challenging location, design and/or configuration — something that... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/why-it-pays-to-upgrade-your-lift) ![A guide to escalator cleaning](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/escalator_cleaning_and_use_TOP.jpeg?width=768&name=escalator_cleaning_and_use_TOP.jpeg) 20 September, 2022 ### A guide to escalator cleaning This blog is a helpful guide on escalator cleaning - what to and when to clean, and how to do it. [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/escalator-cleaning) ![FAQ: Dumbwaiters & service lifts](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/Service%20lifts%20%28TOP%29.jpeg?width=768&name=Service%20lifts%20%28TOP%29.jpeg) 12 September, 2022 ### FAQ: Dumbwaiters & service lifts In this blog post, we'll clear up some of the most common questions we've heard about Microlift dumbwaiters and service lifts. Read on... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/faq-service-lifts-dumbwaiters) ![Goods lifts: frequently asked questions](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/goods-passenger-lift-FAQ-FEATURED-1.jpeg?width=768&name=goods-passenger-lift-FAQ-FEATURED-1.jpeg) 01 September, 2022 ### Goods lifts: frequently asked questions In this blog post we'll clear up some of the most common questions Stannah has heard about goods lifts. If you have a question that isn't covered here then please do get... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/faq-goods-lifts) ![External lifts & BS8300-1 design guidance](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/external-lifts-new-BS8300-TOP-1.jpeg?width=768&name=external-lifts-new-BS8300-TOP-1.jpeg) 30 August, 2022 ### External lifts & BS8300-1 design guidance In January 2018, BS8300:2018 was introduced. Part 1 offers the first comprehensive design guidance for external public spaces. This helpful blog outlines the new... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/bs8300-1-external-standard-lifting-appliances) ![An introduction to Shabbat lifts](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/shabbat%20image.png?width=768&name=shabbat%20image.png) 12 July, 2022 ### An introduction to Shabbat lifts We love the variety of lift requests and the numerous configurations within each lift type we get involved in at Stannah. Whilst the requirement for Shabbat lifts (also... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/an-introduction-to-sabbath-lifts) ![Building regulations lift requirements UK](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/building%20regulations_TOP.jpg?width=768&name=building%20regulations_TOP.jpg) 21 June, 2022 ### Building regulations lift requirements UK Here’s a handy overview of the key acts, regulations and standards that outline best practices around lift requirements in buildings - ensuring that any... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/building-regulations-do-i-need-a-lift) ![Advice on lift maintenance in multi-storey housing](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/edit-572249.jpg?width=768&name=edit-572249.jpg) 17 May, 2022 ### Advice on lift maintenance in multi-storey housing A helpful guide on the existing lifts in multi-storey housing developments and flats, from the different types of lifts, including fire-fighting lifts, to refurbishing... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/lifts-for-multi-storey-housing) ![Section 4.2 of the Technical Handbook & Lifts (Scotland)](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Regulations%20Compliance%20Photo%20%28shutterstock%29-3.jpg?width=768&name=Regulations%20Compliance%20Photo%20%28shutterstock%29-3.jpg) 11 January, 2022 ### Section 4.2 of the Technical Handbook & Lifts (Scotland) This handy guide to Section 4.2 (Scottish Part M) explains what this regulation is and its various implications on lifts in building projects in Scotland. Read on to... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/section-4.2-of-the-technical-handbook-lifts-for-scotland) ![Passenger Lift or Platform Lift - the Differences...](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/platform-or-passenger-lift-TOP.jpeg?width=768&name=platform-or-passenger-lift-TOP.jpeg) 15 December, 2021 ### Passenger Lift or Platform Lift - the Differences... Whilst both lifts move people they are quite different! When deciding between the two it can be confusing. So we've put together a short blog to outline the differences... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/passenger-or-platform-lifts) ![Part M: Volume 2 & Wheelchair Platform Stairlifts](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/Volume-2-Wheelchair-Platform-Stairlifts-TOP.jpeg?width=768&name=Volume-2-Wheelchair-Platform-Stairlifts-TOP.jpeg) 26 November, 2021 ### Part M: Volume 2 & Wheelchair Platform Stairlifts This post is the fifth and final in the series of our Part M: Volume 2 building regulations blogs and covers the detailed requirements for wheelchair platform stairlifts. [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/selection-for-part-m-platform-stairlifts) ![10 Questions to Help You Choose the Right Lift Specification](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Blog%20images%20%28resized%29/10-questions-to-help-you-choose-the-right-lift-specification-TOP.jpeg?width=768&name=10-questions-to-help-you-choose-the-right-lift-specification-TOP.jpeg) 06 September, 2021 ### 10 Questions to Help You Choose the Right Lift Specification So you've decided that your project needs a people moving lift. But which type do you need? To help you choose the right lift specification, we've come up with some... [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/choosing-the-right-passenger-lift) ![8 types of lifting equipment to make material handling easier](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/antonmillfactory.jpeg?width=768&name=antonmillfactory.jpeg) 16 August, 2021 ### 8 types of lifting equipment to make material handling easier We explore the different material handling equipment employees can use to enable the free movement of goods around a building, from A to B, or G to 1,2,3,4 or more. [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/lifting-equipment-to-make-material-handling-easier) ![Dementia Friendly Design For Lifts](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Market%20sectors/Lifts-for-dementia-header.jpeg?width=768&name=Lifts-for-dementia-header.jpeg) 09 August, 2021 ### Dementia Friendly Design For Lifts A guide on specifying lifts for dementia-friendly design, the principles and a helpful dementia design checklist for your lift… [Read more](https://blog.stannahlifts.co.uk/dementia-friendly-lift-design) ![Upgrading lifts to firefighting or evacuation](https://resources.stannahlifts.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Promo-EmailAndBlog-Blog%20Featured%20Image%20%281%29.jpeg?width=768&name=Promo-EmailAndBlog-Blog%20Featured%20Image%20%281%29.jpeg) 03 August, 2021 ### Upgrading lifts to firefighting or evacuation In this blog, we’ll cover how lifts typically work and the implications for upgrading lifts to fire-fighting or evacuation capabilities. 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