Vertical platform lifts can be used indoor as well as outdoor and they offer easy access for people who suffer from mobility and disability problems. These lifts are ideal for installation in all public buildings including leisure buildings, education, office buildings and the retail sector. These type of lifts offer a safe access and exit into buildings for people in wheelchairs and people who find it difficult to move around independently. All these types of lift meet current DDA legislation requirements and comply with BS8300 requirements.
Vertical lifts have become more popular in recent years with the conception of 1500mm lifts and more recently wide vertical lifts that include low rise lifts that have gates at half height at upper level have become popular. The lifts market include various designs of lifts ranging from the traditional L shaped platform A5000 lift to the fully enclosed platform lifts for more specific requirements as well as heavy duty lifts. All lifts can be fitted as wall mounted or structure-supported with fantastic finishes ensuring they blend in with their surroundings.
The flexibility that is offered from platform lifts caters for all needs including carrying between 3 persons to 13 persons, lifts that are suitable for 2 floor applications up to 6 floors with a travel distance of 14 metres. However, in compliance with the DDA it is important to take care not to exceed the speed limit for multi floor travel, which is currently 0.15m/s. It is important to comply with health and safety and vertical platform lifts should not be used as a cheaper alternative to a passenger lift.
Vertical platform lifts offer the following benefits:
Full compliance with all current regulations that are required for disabled access into buildings.
Constructed to the highest quality
Installation is simple and easy with minimum disruption
Very quiet when operating
Power consumption required is relatively low
If space is limited for you then another alternative would be to have an inclined platform lift installed. Again this lift can be wall mounted or post mounted onto steps without the requirement of building work. This is also more practical and very cost effective. An inclined platform lift is designed to fit curved and multi level staircases is also a cost effective and viable solution. This type of platform lift is appropriate as it provides high quality stainless steel rails and a friction drive system providing a smooth and comfortable safe travel.
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