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	* Confidence: They provide safety and stability to users when on the move; and their features protect users from accidents and injuries.		* Confidence: They provide safety and stability to users when on the move; and their features protect users from accidents and injuries.

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	* Different Types of Lift Doors		* Different Types of Lift Doors
	* How to Install a Stairlift		* How to Install a Stairlift
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	* Lifting platform.		* Lifting platform.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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−	Platform lifts fall under the Machinery Directive, which means they travel at 0.15 m/s or less. Their slow speed means that they are used in low-rise buildings. Platform lifts are cost-effective and easy to install, and are rising in popularity as disabled lifts.

	Platform lifts allow a platform to rise up and down and are often installed in homes to provide independence. These lifts can also be both indoors and outdoors and offer access in buildings where passenger lifts cannot be installed.		Platform lifts allow a platform to rise up and down and are often installed in homes to provide independence. These lifts can also be both indoors and outdoors and offer access in buildings where passenger lifts cannot be installed.

−	= Types of ~~Platform Lifts~~ =	+	Platform lifts fall under the Machinery Directive, which means they travel at 0.15 m/s or less. Their slow speed means that they are used in low-rise buildings. Platform lifts are cost-effective and easy to install, and are popular as disabled lifts.
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		+	= Types of platform lifts =

	There are several different types of platform lifts, each capable of being used in a variety of settings and applications. Some of the varieties of platforms lifts include:		There are several different types of platform lifts, each capable of being used in a variety of settings and applications. Some of the varieties of platforms lifts include:

−	* Step ~~Lift~~ (or ~~Low Rise Vertical Platform Lift~~) ~~– these~~ lifts can be installed on the side of a step or steps and help to move the user to another level, leaving the stairs clear.	+	=== Step lift (or low rise vertical platform lift) ===
−	* Inclined ~~Stair Lift – the~~ inclined stair lift refers to a level platform secured to a diagonal rail on a staircase. The aim of this lift is to carry a wheelchair and travel from the ground level to an upper one, leaving the steps clear. These lifts are available in many different design options, so they can be installed virtually anywhere, including offices and homes. They can be placed in straight or curved staircases with several landings or turns.	+
−	* Vertical ~~Platform Lift – these~~ types of lifts are typically self-supporting structures secured to a wall. They are versatile, so they can be customised to existing designs or aesthetics. They can also be enclosed, allowing passengers to travel up and down a tube.	+	These lifts can be installed on the side of a step or steps and help to move the user to another level, leaving the stairs clear.
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		+	=== Inclined stair lift ===
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		+	The inclined stair lift refers to a level platform secured to a diagonal rail on a staircase. The aim of this lift is to carry a wheelchair and travel from the ground level to an upper one, leaving the steps clear. These lifts are available in many different design options, so they can be installed virtually anywhere, including offices and homes. They can be placed in straight or curved staircases with several landings or turns.
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		+	=== Vertical platform lift ===
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		+	These types of lifts are typically self-supporting structures secured to a wall. They are versatile, so they can be customised to existing designs or aesthetics. They can also be enclosed, allowing passengers to travel up and down a tube.

	= Uses =		= Uses =
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	Platform lifts offer many benefits to both commercial and residential buildings and, especially, to people living with disabilities. Their advantages include, but are not restricted to:		Platform lifts offer many benefits to both commercial and residential buildings and, especially, to people living with disabilities. Their advantages include, but are not restricted to:

−	* Efficiency ~~– a~~ platform lift can carry a lot of weight while retaining its speed and safety. They are also energy-efficient, as they don’t consume large amounts of energy.	+	* Efficiency: A platform lift can carry a lot of weight while retaining its speed and safety. They are also energy-efficient, as they don’t consume large amounts of energy.
−	* Safety ~~– platform~~ lifts are significantly safer than staircases when it comes to transporting people between floors. Also, a person in a wheelchair doesn’t need to leave it in order to use the lift.	+	* Safety: Platform lifts are significantly safer than staircases when it comes to transporting people between floors. Also, a person in a wheelchair doesn’t need to leave it in order to use the lift.
−	* Independence ~~– a~~ platform lift can help people to remain independent in their own homes, as it allows easy access to different levels of the home.	+	* Independence: A platform lift can help people to remain independent in their own homes, as it allows easy access to different levels of the home.
−	* Confidence ~~– being~~ confident is another benefit of platform lifts, as they provide safety and stability when on the move; and their features protect users from accidents and injuries.	+	* Confidence: Being confident is another benefit of platform lifts, as they provide safety and stability when on the move; and their features protect users from accidents and injuries.

−	= Find ~~Out More~~ =	+	= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designing_Buildings_Wiki Designing Buildings Wiki] ===		=== Related articles on [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designing_Buildings_Wiki Designing Buildings Wiki] ===

−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Low_pit_lifts Low Pit Lifts]~~	+	* A Brief History of Lifts Over the Years.
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_brief_history_of_lifts_over_the_years A Brief History of Lifts Over the Years]	+	* Considerations When Installing a Residential Lift.
−	* ~~[[Disabled_access_lifts\|~~Disabled ~~Access Lifts]]~~	+	* Disabled access lifts
−	* ~~[[Different_Types_of_Lift_Doors\|~~Different Types of Lift Doors]]	+	* Different Types of Lift Doors
−	* ~~[[How_to_install_a_stairlift\|~~How to Install a Stairlift]]	+	* How to Install a Stairlift
−	* ~~[[Platform_lift\|Platform Lift]]~~	+	* Lifts in buildings.
−	* ~~[[Considerations_When_Installing_a_Residential_Lift\|Considerations When Installing a Residential Lift]]~~	+	* Lifting platform.
		+	* Low Pit Lifts.
		+	* The importance of service lifts.
		+	* The science of lifts.
		+	* The world's fastest lifts.
		+	* Wheelchair platform stairlifts.



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	= Find Out More =		= Find Out More =

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	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Low_pit_lifts Low Pit Lifts]		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Low_pit_lifts Low Pit Lifts]
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_brief_history_of_lifts_over_the_years A Brief History of Lifts Over the Years]		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_brief_history_of_lifts_over_the_years A Brief History of Lifts Over the Years]
	* [[Disabled_access_lifts\|Disabled Access Lifts]]		* [[Disabled_access_lifts\|Disabled Access Lifts]]
		+	* [[Different_Types_of_Lift_Doors\|Different Types of Lift Doors]]
		+	* [[How_to_install_a_stairlift\|How to Install a Stairlift]]
		+	* [[Platform_lift\|Platform Lift]]
		+	* [[Considerations_When_Installing_a_Residential_Lift\|Considerations When Installing a Residential Lift]]



	--[[User:Nathan_Massey\|Nathan Massey]] 10:13, 05 Jul 2017 (BST)		--[[User:Nathan_Massey\|Nathan Massey]] 10:13, 05 Jul 2017 (BST)

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	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_brief_history_of_lifts_over_the_years A Brief History of Lifts Over the Years]		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_brief_history_of_lifts_over_the_years A Brief History of Lifts Over the Years]
	* [[Disabled_access_lifts\|Disabled Access Lifts]]		* [[Disabled_access_lifts\|Disabled Access Lifts]]
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Lifts_for_buildings Lifts for Buildings]



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−	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Low_pit_lifts Low Pit Lifts]	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Low_pit_lifts Low Pit Lifts]
−		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_brief_history_of_lifts_over_the_years A Brief History of Lifts Over the Years]
−	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_brief_history_of_lifts_over_the_years A Brief History of Lifts Over the Years]	+	* [[Disabled_access_lifts\|Disabled Access Lifts]]
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	* Confidence – being confident is another benefit of platform lifts, as they provide safety and stability when on the move; and their features protect users from accidents and injuries.		* Confidence – being confident is another benefit of platform lifts, as they provide safety and stability when on the move; and their features protect users from accidents and injuries.

		+	= Find Out More =

		+	=== Related articles on [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designing_Buildings_Wiki Designing Buildings Wiki]: ===

−	--[[User:~~Nathan Massey~~\|Nathan Massey]] 10:13, 05 Jul 2017 (BST)	+	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Low_pit_lifts Low Pit Lifts]
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		+	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/A_brief_history_of_lifts_over_the_years A Brief History of Lifts Over the Years]
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		+	[[Disabled_access_lifts\|Disabled Access Lifts]]
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= Introduction =

Platform lifts fall under the Machinery Directive, which means they travel at 0.15 m/s or less. Their slow speed means that they are used in low-rise buildings. Platform lifts are cost-effective and easy to install, and are rising in popularity as disabled lifts.

Platform lifts allow a platform to rise up and down and are often installed in homes to provide independence. These lifts can also be both indoors and outdoors and offer access in buildings where passenger lifts cannot be installed.

= Types of Platform Lifts =

There are several different types of platform lifts, each capable of being used in a variety of settings and applications. Some of the varieties of platforms lifts include:

* Step Lift (or Low Rise Vertical Platform Lift) – these lifts can be installed on the side of a step or steps and help to move the user to another level, leaving the stairs clear.
* Inclined Stair Lift – the inclined stair lift refers to a level platform secured to a diagonal rail on a staircase. The aim of this lift is to carry a wheelchair and travel from the ground level to an upper one, leaving the steps clear. These lifts are available in many different design options, so they can be installed virtually anywhere, including offices and homes. They can be placed in straight or curved staircases with several landings or turns.
* Vertical Platform Lift – these types of lifts are typically self-supporting structures secured to a wall. They are versatile, so they can be customised to existing designs or aesthetics. They can also be enclosed, allowing passengers to travel up and down a tube.

= Uses =

Platform lifts are commonly used to improve access to a building or level, so they are an asset for anyone living with a disability. However, there are many more uses of these types of lifts, including:

* The transport of people with physical disabilities who find it difficult or impossible to use stairs. This includes people with limited mobility or visually impaired.
* The ability for people with injuries to have access to different levels. For example, transporting an injured person down a flight of stairs can be a challenging or impossible task, whereas platform lifts grant easy access to medical personnel, equipment and people that need medical attention or have been injured.
* Families with children, pushchairs or prams can benefit from a platform lift. Carrying these items down a staircase can be dangerous or cumbersome, which is where a lift is handy.
* Moving goods and merchandise, especially if it weighs more than what can be comfortably carried by hand, is easy with a platform lift. They also offer safety, as it’s easier to control health and safety risks when the heavy goods are transported with a machine.

= Benefits =

Platform lifts offer many benefits to both commercial and residential buildings and, especially, to people living with disabilities. Their advantages include, but are not restricted to:

* Efficiency – a platform lift can carry a lot of weight while retaining its speed and safety. They are also energy-efficient, as they don’t consume large amounts of energy.
* Safety – platform lifts are significantly safer than staircases when it comes to transporting people between floors. Also, a person in a wheelchair doesn’t need to leave it in order to use the lift.
* Independence – a platform lift can help people to remain independent in their own homes, as it allows easy access to different levels of the home.
* Confidence – being confident is another benefit of platform lifts, as they provide safety and stability when on the move; and their features protect users from accidents and injuries.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Platform lifts allow a platform to rise up and down and are often installed in homes to ~~provide independence~~. ~~These lifts~~ can ~~also~~ be ~~both~~ indoors and outdoors and offer access ~~in buildings~~ where passenger lifts cannot be installed.	+	Platform lifts allow a platform to rise up and down and are often installed in homes to enable independent living. They can be fitted indoors and outdoors and offer access where passenger lifts cannot be installed.

−	Platform lifts fall under the Machinery Directive, which means they travel at 0.15 m/s or less. Their slow speed means ~~that~~ they are used in low-rise buildings. Platform lifts are cost-effective and easy to install, and are popular as ~~disabled~~ lifts.	+	Platform lifts fall under the Machinery Directive, which means they travel at 0.15 m/s or less. Their slow speed means they are generally only used in low-rise buildings. Platform lifts are cost-effective and easy to install, and are popular as lifts for people with disabilities.

	= Types of platform lifts =		= Types of platform lifts =

−	There are several ~~different~~ types of platform ~~lifts~~, each capable of being used in a variety of settings and applications. ~~Some of the varieties of platforms lifts include:~~	+	There are several types of platform lift, each capable of being used in a variety of settings and applications.

	=== Step lift (or low rise vertical platform lift) ===		=== Step lift (or low rise vertical platform lift) ===
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	=== Inclined stair lift ===		=== Inclined stair lift ===

−	The inclined stair lift refers to a level platform secured to a diagonal rail on a staircase. The aim of this lift is to carry a wheelchair and travel from ~~the~~ ground level to an upper ~~one~~, leaving the steps clear. These lifts are available in many different ~~design options~~, so they can be installed virtually anywhere, including offices and homes. They can be placed in straight or curved staircases with several landings or turns.	+	The inclined stair lift refers to a level platform secured to a diagonal rail on a staircase. The aim of this lift is to carry a wheelchair and travel from ground level to an upper level, leaving the steps clear. These lifts are available in many different designs, so they can be installed virtually anywhere, including offices and homes. They can be placed in straight or curved staircases with several landings or turns.

	=== Vertical platform lift ===		=== Vertical platform lift ===
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	= Uses =		= Uses =

−	Platform lifts are commonly used to improve access to a building or level~~, so they are an asset for anyone living with a disability. However, there are many more uses of these types of lifts, including~~:	+	Platform lifts are commonly used to improve access to a building or level:

	* The transport of people with physical disabilities who find it difficult or impossible to use stairs. This includes people with limited mobility or visually impaired.		* The transport of people with physical disabilities who find it difficult or impossible to use stairs. This includes people with limited mobility or visually impaired.
	* The ability for people with injuries to have access to different levels. For example, transporting an injured person down a flight of stairs can be a challenging or impossible task, whereas platform lifts grant easy access to medical personnel, equipment and people that need medical attention or have been injured.		* The ability for people with injuries to have access to different levels. For example, transporting an injured person down a flight of stairs can be a challenging or impossible task, whereas platform lifts grant easy access to medical personnel, equipment and people that need medical attention or have been injured.
−	* Families with children, pushchairs or prams can benefit from a platform lift~~. Carrying these items down a staircase can be dangerous or cumbersome, which is where a lift is handy~~.	+	* Families with children, pushchairs or prams can benefit from a platform lift.
−	* Moving goods and merchandise, especially if it weighs more than what can be comfortably carried by hand, is easy with a platform lift. They also offer safety, as ~~it’s~~ easier to control health and safety risks when the heavy goods are transported with a machine.	+	* Moving goods and merchandise, especially if it weighs more than what can be comfortably carried by hand, is easy with a platform lift. They also offer safety, as it can be easier to control health and safety risks when the heavy goods are transported with a machine.

	= Benefits =		= Benefits =

−	Platform lifts offer many benefits to both commercial and residential buildings and, especially, to people living with ~~disabilities. Their advantages include, but are not restricted to~~:	+	Platform lifts offer many benefits in both commercial and residential buildings and, especially, to people living with disabilitie:

	* Efficiency: A platform lift can carry a lot of weight while retaining its speed and safety. They are also energy-efficient, as they don’t consume large amounts of energy.		* Efficiency: A platform lift can carry a lot of weight while retaining its speed and safety. They are also energy-efficient, as they don’t consume large amounts of energy.
−	* Safety: Platform lifts are significantly safer than staircases when it comes to transporting people between floors~~. Also, a person in a wheelchair doesn’t need to leave it in order to use the lift~~.	+	* Safety: Platform lifts are significantly safer than staircases when it comes to transporting people between floors.
	* Independence: A platform lift can help people to remain independent in their own homes, as it allows easy access to different levels of the home.		* Independence: A platform lift can help people to remain independent in their own homes, as it allows easy access to different levels of the home.
−	* Confidence: ~~Being confident is another benefit of platform lifts, as they~~ provide safety and stability when on the move; and their features protect users from accidents and injuries.	+	* Confidence: They provide safety and stability to users when on the move; and their features protect users from accidents and injuries.

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	* Wheelchair platform stairlifts.		* Wheelchair platform stairlifts.
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