Stannah Lifts technical blog

The Rising Trend of Lifts for Houses

16 Oct 2019 / posted in Moving People, Moving Goods, Microlift, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts

We all love a little luxury in our house and the latest comforts and electronic gadgets to help us in our busy lives; so it’s no surprise that the trend for building high specification luxury homes sees developers and owners alike including the convenience of a home lift.

Part M Building Regs & Lifts

7 Oct 2019 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations, Passenger Lifts

The Building Regulations, Approved Document M (Part M) gives direction on lifts in all types of buildings, stating that reasonable provision must be made for people to gain access to and use the building's facilities. Whilst Part B gives guidance on fire-rating lifts or the area surrounding them as well as further detail on firefighting and evacuation passenger lifts. We've given a helpful outline to the building regulations guidance surrounding lifts below.

BREEAM for Lifts, Escalators & Moving Walkways (2018 standard)

1 Oct 2019 / posted in Standards & Regulations, Escalator, Moving Walkway, Escalators & Moving Walkways, Passenger Lifts

BREEAM or 'Building Research Establishment's Environmental Assessment Method' is the best way to ensure sustainable value and efficiency in your projects. Stannah passenger lifts, escalators and moving walkways can generate BREEAM credits which can help the building achieve the best rating possible.

Lifts for Waste Management & Bike Transportation

30 Apr 2019 / posted in Moving Goods, Goodsmaster, Goodsmaster Plus, Passenger Lifts

There is an increasing trend of lifts being used to aid underground storage of bikes/bins in commercial and residential projects. In this short blog post we outline the considerations for these type of applications and the most suitable lifts to choose from.

Section 4.2 of the Technical Handbook & Lifts (Scotland)

30 Nov 2018 / posted in Standards & Regulations, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts

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 learn something new!

Passenger lift or platform lift - the differences...

22 Nov 2018 / posted in Moving People, Passenger Lifts

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 between these lift types and the directives they conform to.

Building regulations: key guidance for lifts

15 Nov 2018 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations, Passenger Lifts, Platform Lifts

Here is a handy overview to the key acts, regulations and standards that outline best practice around lifts - ensuring that any commercial/public building is accessible and efficient when moving people.

Specifying Lifts for Care Homes

26 Oct 2018 / posted in Moving People, Passenger Lifts

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…

External Lifts & the New BS8300-1 Design Guidance

30 Aug 2018 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations, Escalator, Moving Walkway, Escalators & Moving Walkways, Passenger Lifts

In January 2018 BS8300:2009 was superseded by BS 8300-2, with the introduction of BS 8300-1 alongside it. Part 1offers the first comprehensive design guidance for new public spaces. In this helpful blog, we’ve outlined the new standard and where outdoor lifting appliances can play their part.

Specifying Lifts for Tower Blocks and Flats

19 Jun 2018 / posted in Moving People, Moving Goods, Passenger Lifts

A helpful guide on specifying lifts for multi-storey housing developments, from fire fighting lifts to refurbishing existing lifts in a block of flats, the choices are endless, so read on to find out what the options and considerations are...