
05 May, 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.
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03 May, 2022
Owners Guide: Escalators & Moving Walkways | Stannah
So you own/are responsible for an escalator or moving walkway but are unsure of what this means in terms of your responsibilities? Don't worry, you're not alone! This is...
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21 April, 2022
A quick guide to LRV specification and lifts
Lift design is ever-evolving and without a doubt, specifying the right surface or object reflectance for your lift cabin finishes is key to designing a building that...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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09 August, 2021
Dementia Friendly Design For Lifts
A guide on the process of specifying lifts for dementia-friendly design, the principles and a helpful dementia design checklist for your lift…
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03 August, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Stairlift Batteries
Discover everything you need to know about stairlift batteries. How long do they last? What’s involved in a stairlift battery replacement? Find out here.
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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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15 June, 2021
The Types of Lifts for Education
Does every educational building in the UK have lifts? Where there is a requirement to travel between floors or over steps, there should be a lift for those less able to...
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06 April, 2021
Retail & Hospitality Reopening Guide - Have you checked your lift?
If you’re in the retail and hospitality businesses, the past 12 months have probably been the hardest you’ve ever experienced, with large chunks of that year taken up...
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05 February, 2021
Platform Lifts - The Choices & Differences
Platform lifts come in all shapes and sizes. In this blog, we walk you through the types available and the differences between them, outlining the advantages of each...
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20 January, 2021
Own a Lift? 3 Key Lift Regulations You Need to Know
The legal requirements surrounding the provision and use of passenger lifts and goods lifts provide a framework to ensure best practice. This blog gives an overview on...
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22 October, 2020
6 Questions to Help Decide Your Lift Maintenance Company
Not all maintenance providers are the same. So we’ve compiled 6 questions to ask when deciding between them. And why it pays to do your homework…
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07 October, 2020
Lift Modernisation Benefits - Stannah
An old lift doesn't always need replacing and, in fact, doing so may be extremely difficult due to its design or layout. Instead, you can have a lift modernised. Allow...
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04 September, 2020
COVID-19: 3 Tips on Lift Use Whilst Social Distancing
Passenger and platform lifts are enclosed spaces where people mingle. They are also an essential mode of transport for people who struggle climbing stairs, especially in...
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