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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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 specifying lifts for dementia-friendly design, the principles and a helpful dementia design checklist for your lift…
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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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02 August, 2021
Advice on leaving your lift inactive
Like cars, lifts left for long periods need a little TLC. If you leave your car parked on the drive for weeks on end and expect it to start, it won’t – so to prevent any...
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12 November, 2020
Lift inspections: Looking after your lift to save time, money & hassle
It pays to be a responsible lift owner—to ensure that your lifts and lifting equipment are maintained to the highest standards. Why? Because keeping your lift fit for...
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16 October, 2020
Lift 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...
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30 April, 2020
5 FAQs on the EN81-20 & EN81-50 lift standards
Post updated for 2020 - In September 2017, EN81-20 and EN81-50, two new safety standards for the construction of lifts and the testing of lift components were...
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07 October, 2019
Part M: Building Regs & Lifts
TheBuilding 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...
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30 April, 2019
Bike & Bin Lifts: Lifts for Waste Management & Bike Transportation
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...
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17 January, 2018
Part 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...
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