Lifting platform - Revision history

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	The requirement for lifting devices is set out in Part M of the building regulations; Access to and use of buildings. Approved document M makes clear that passenger lifts are the most suitable form of vertical transportation, however, in some existing buildings, and very occasionally in new buildings, if a passenger lift cannot be accommodated, then a vertical lifting platform (or platform lift) may be considered as an alternative.		The requirement for lifting devices is set out in Part M of the building regulations; Access to and use of buildings. Approved document M makes clear that passenger lifts are the most suitable form of vertical transportation, however, in some existing buildings, and very occasionally in new buildings, if a passenger lift cannot be accommodated, then a vertical lifting platform (or platform lift) may be considered as an alternative.

−	Lifting platforms are only intended for wheelchair users, people with impaired mobility and their companions, not for general users. They should not travel more than 2 m unless there is a liftway enclosure. They are slow-moving, limited to 0.15 m/s, and so may not be suitable for users with some disabilities.	+	Lifting platforms are only intended for wheelchair users, people with impaired mobility and their companions, not for general users. They should not travel more than 2 m unless there is a liftway enclosure. They are slow moving, limited to 0.15 m/s, and so may not be suitable for users with some disabilities.

−	Ideally they should have opposing doors, or doors at 90 degrees so that wheelchair users can leave them without having to reverse.	+	Ideally they should have opposing doors, or doors at 90 degrees, so that wheelchair users can leave them without having to reverse.

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	* 1,100 mm wide and 1,400 mm deep where doors are at 90 degrees, they are enclosed and are for accompanied wheelchair users.		* 1,100 mm wide and 1,400 mm deep where doors are at 90 degrees, they are enclosed and are for accompanied wheelchair users.

−	In exceptional circumstances in existing buildings, a wheelchair platform ~~stairlift~~ may be considered as an alternative. See Wheelchair platform ~~stairlift~~ for more information.	+	In exceptional circumstances in existing buildings, a wheelchair platform may be considered as an alternative. See Wheelchair platform for more information.

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217.33.2.197 at 12:29, 8 March 2022

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	The requirement for lifting devices is set out in Part M of the building regulations; Access to and use of buildings. Approved document M makes clear that passenger lifts are the most suitable form of vertical transportation, however, in some existing buildings, and very occasionally in new buildings, if a passenger lift cannot be accommodated, then a vertical lifting platform (or platform lift) may be considered as an alternative.		The requirement for lifting devices is set out in Part M of the building regulations; Access to and use of buildings. Approved document M makes clear that passenger lifts are the most suitable form of vertical transportation, however, in some existing buildings, and very occasionally in new buildings, if a passenger lift cannot be accommodated, then a vertical lifting platform (or platform lift) may be considered as an alternative.

−	Lifting platforms are only intended for wheelchair users, people with impaired mobility and their companions, not for general users. They should not travel more than 2 m unless there is a liftway enclosure. They are slow moving, limited to 0.15 m/s, and so may not be suitable for users with some disabilities.	+	Lifting platforms are only intended for wheelchair users, people with impaired mobility and their companions, not for general users. They should not travel more than 2 m unless there is a liftway enclosure. They are slow-moving, limited to 0.15 m/s, and so may not be suitable for users with some disabilities.

−	Ideally they should have opposing doors, or doors at 90 degrees, so that wheelchair users can leave them without having to reverse.	+	Ideally they should have opposing doors, or doors at 90 degrees so that wheelchair users can leave them without having to reverse.

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	* 1,100 mm wide and 1,400 mm deep where doors are at 90 degrees, they are enclosed and are for accompanied wheelchair users.		* 1,100 mm wide and 1,400 mm deep where doors are at 90 degrees, they are enclosed and are for accompanied wheelchair users.

−	In exceptional circumstances in existing buildings, a wheelchair platform may be considered as an alternative. See Wheelchair platform for more information.	+	In exceptional circumstances in existing buildings, a wheelchair platform stairlift may be considered as an alternative. See Wheelchair platform stairlift for more information.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Designing Buildings at 07:15, 18 November 2020

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	* Working platforms for tracked plant: good practice guide to the design, installation, maintenance and repair of ground-supported working platforms.		* Working platforms for tracked plant: good practice guide to the design, installation, maintenance and repair of ground-supported working platforms.

−	[[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 10:10, 10 February 2019

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	* The science of lifts.		* The science of lifts.
	* Wheelchair platform.		* Wheelchair platform.
		+	* Work at height.
	* Working platform.		* Working platform.
	* Working platforms for tracked plant: good practice guide to the design, installation, maintenance and repair of ground-supported working platforms.		* Working platforms for tracked plant: good practice guide to the design, installation, maintenance and repair of ground-supported working platforms.

−	[[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

Editor at 14:11, 26 October 2018

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	* Firefighting lift.		* Firefighting lift.
	* Hoists.		* Hoists.
−	* How to platform lifts work?	+	* How do platform lifts work?
	* How to use a ladder.		* How to use a ladder.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.

Editor at 14:10, 26 October 2018

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	In exceptional circumstances in existing buildings, a wheelchair platform may be considered as an alternative. See Wheelchair platform for more information.		In exceptional circumstances in existing buildings, a wheelchair platform may be considered as an alternative. See Wheelchair platform for more information.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Access and inclusion in the built environment: policy and guidance.		* Access and inclusion in the built environment: policy and guidance.
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	* Firefighting lift.		* Firefighting lift.
	* Hoists.		* Hoists.
		+	* How to platform lifts work?
	* How to use a ladder.		* How to use a ladder.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.

Editor at 17:44, 25 May 2018

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	The requirement for lifting devices is set out in Part M of the building regulations; Access to and use of buildings. Approved document M makes clear that passenger lifts are the most suitable form of vertical transportation, however, in some existing buildings, and very occasionally in new buildings, if a passenger lift cannot be accommodated, then a vertical lifting platform (or platform lift) may be considered as an alternative.		The requirement for lifting devices is set out in Part M of the building regulations; Access to and use of buildings. Approved document M makes clear that passenger lifts are the most suitable form of vertical transportation, however, in some existing buildings, and very occasionally in new buildings, if a passenger lift cannot be accommodated, then a vertical lifting platform (or platform lift) may be considered as an alternative.

−	Lifting platforms are only intended for wheelchair users, people with impaired mobility and their companions, not for general users. They should not travel more than 2m unless there is a liftway enclosure. They are slow moving, limited to 0.~~15m~~/s, and so may not be suitable for users with some disabilities.	+	Lifting platforms are only intended for wheelchair users, people with impaired mobility and their companions, not for general users. They should not travel more than 2 m unless there is a liftway enclosure. They are slow moving, limited to 0.15 m/s, and so may not be suitable for users with some disabilities.

	Ideally they should have opposing doors, or doors at 90 degrees, so that wheelchair users can leave them without having to reverse.		Ideally they should have opposing doors, or doors at 90 degrees, so that wheelchair users can leave them without having to reverse.
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	They should be at least:		They should be at least:

−	* ~~800mm~~ wide and ~~1250mm~~ deep where they are not enclosed and are for unaccompanied wheelchair users.	+	* 800 mm wide and 1,250 mm deep where they are not enclosed and are for unaccompanied wheelchair users.
−	* ~~900mm~~ wide and ~~1400mm~~ deep where they are enclosed and are for unaccompanied wheelchair users.	+	* 900 mm wide and 1,400 mm deep where they are enclosed and are for unaccompanied wheelchair users.
−	* ~~1100mm~~ wide and ~~1400mm~~ deep where doors are at 90 degrees, they are enclosed and are for accompanied wheelchair users.	+	* 1,100 mm wide and 1,400 mm deep where doors are at 90 degrees, they are enclosed and are for accompanied wheelchair users.

	In exceptional circumstances in existing buildings, a wheelchair platform may be considered as an alternative. See Wheelchair platform for more information.		In exceptional circumstances in existing buildings, a wheelchair platform may be considered as an alternative. See Wheelchair platform for more information.
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	* Firefighting lift.		* Firefighting lift.
	* Hoists.		* Hoists.
		+	* How to use a ladder.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
	* Lifting device.		* Lifting device.

Designing Buildings at 10:59, 30 January 2018

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	* Access and inclusion in the built environment: policy and guidance.		* Access and inclusion in the built environment: policy and guidance.
−	* Access consultant.
	* Approved document M.		* Approved document M.
−	* Changing lifestyles.
	* Escalator.		* Escalator.
	* Firefighting lift.		* Firefighting lift.
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	* Lifts and Their Special Operating Modes.		* Lifts and Their Special Operating Modes.
	* Lifts for office buildings.		* Lifts for office buildings.
−	* ~~Non-discriminatory building design~~.	+	* Liftway.
	* Post lift.		* Post lift.
	* Ramps.		* Ramps.

Editor at 10:41, 22 March 2017

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	* Stairs.		* Stairs.
	* The importance of service lifts.		* The importance of service lifts.
		+	* The science of lifts.
	* Wheelchair platform.		* Wheelchair platform.
	* Working platform.		* Working platform.

Editor at 12:11, 16 March 2017

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	* Smart elevators.		* Smart elevators.
	* Stairs.		* Stairs.
		+	* The importance of service lifts.
	* Wheelchair platform.		* Wheelchair platform.
	* Working platform.		* Working platform.