Hi All,
I have just received a call from one of our Building Control Officers
regarding the installation of a passenger lift in a proposed block of flats.
The Architect proposes to install a lift with dimensions of 850mm x 1250mm.
Approved Document Part M requires:
9.7 One way of satisfying the requirement would be to provide a passenger
lift which (leaving out a. and b.):
c. has a car whose width is at least 900mm and whose length is at least
1250mm (other dimensions may satisfy the requirement where shown by test
evidence or experience in use, or otherwise, to be suitable for an
unaccompanied wheelchair user);
Referring to the statement in parenthesis, the Architect has contacted the
manufacturer of the proposed passenger lift (Stannah) who have told him that
they have installed 850mm wide passenger lifts for other local authorities
and have had no complaints.
Does anyone have any direct or indirect experience of these narrow lifts?
Has anyone any thoughts on how our Building Control Officer might consider
the problems and advise the Architect?
My personal view is that an 850mm x 1250mm passenger lift is unacceptable
and, while Part M identifies 900mm x 1250mm, I would prefer 1000mm x 1400mm
as the minimum if not BS 8300's 1100mm x 1400mm.
Hope someone can help with this.
Regards, John.
John Gregory
Access Officer
Environmental Services Department
Ext. 1630
DDI. 01295 221630
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