Stannah Lifts technical blog | Standards & Regulations

The Disability Discrimination Act, Equality Act & Lifts

3 Dec 2018 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations

The DDA was introduced over 20 years ago and formed for the industry an invaluable set of standards, eventually becoming part of the Equality Act introduced in 2017. Stannah Engineering Director, Paul Clifton looks back at what it meant to those in the lift industry.

Section 4.2 of the Technical Handbook & Lifts (Scotland)

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

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.

External Lifts & the New BS8300-1 Design Guidance

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

In January 2018 BS8300:2009 was superseded by BS 8300-2, with the introduction of BS 8300-1 alongside it.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.

Part M: Volume 2 & Wheelchair Platform Stairlifts

26 Apr 2018 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations

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.

Part M: Volume 2 & Platform Lifts

29 Mar 2018 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations

This post is the fourth in the series of our Part M: Volume 2 building regulations blogs and covers the detailed requirements for lifting platforms.

5 FAQs on the EN81-20 & EN81-50 Lift Standards (2018 update)

6 Feb 2018 / posted in Standards & Regulations, Passenger Lifts

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...

Part M: Volume 2 & Passenger Lifts

17 Jan 2018 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations, 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.

An Overview of the General Lift Requirements Within Part M: Volume 2

27 Nov 2017 / posted in Moving People, Standards & Regulations

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.

BS EN 81-80: Lift upgrades for existing lifts

30 Oct 2017 / posted in Standards & Regulations, Advice For Owners

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.