Many thanks, Ian and Brian, for your comments.
Best wishes
Jan
On 08/01/2016 11:39, "AML - Ian Waterman" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Jan,
>
> As I understand them the circumstances you identify would normally not be
> acceptable..
> However, where all other options cannot reasonably be achieved, the proposed
> 'diminished provision' might be acceptable..
> Wheelchair users could enter the lift in an action similar to 'reverse
> parallel parking'..
> Not ideal of course but, given all other options are 'justifiably denied'
> better than no access at all..
>
> Regards
>
> Ian
>
>
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> Subject: Side entry passenger lift
>
> Hello Everyone
> Does anyone have any experience of this? By side entry, I mean the doors being
> on the long side only. This has been suggested in a small historic building
> with massive constraints. The side entry on the upper floor would open onto a
> lobby that would serve as a fire refuge. So you go into the lobby (approx.
> 1500 wide) and turn left into the lift. My question is that in order to meet
> the minimum AD M requirements, am I right in thinking that the lift would have
> to be 1500mm deep (from long side to long side) in order to enable a
> wheelchair user to manoeuvre round and into it? In this situation I think they
> can only achieve 1100mm - which seems a bit pointless to me. I'd be interested
> also if anyone has any experience of these as a wheelchair user. Thanks and
> best wishes Jan
>
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