Equality / Access
Equality Act 2010 & Approved Document M
Equality Act 2010 (reasonable adjustments) & Building Regulations Approved Document M
- 2016
- Established
- 300+
- Sites covered
- 800+
- Lifts maintained
- <1hr
- Emergency response
All standards
Applies to
Lifts serving the public or workplaces, particularly platform lifts and accessibility-focused installations.
Summary
Where a lift forms part of the accessible route into or within a building, it must meet defined dimensions, controls and signage requirements. EN 81-70 (passenger lifts) and EN 81-41 (platform lifts) set the technical detail.
Who must comply
Service providers, employers and building owners with a duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled users.
Key requirements
- Minimum car dimensions for wheelchair access (typically 1100 × 1400 mm).
- Door clear opening width — 800 mm minimum, 900 mm preferred.
- Tactile and Braille buttons, audible floor announcements and visual indicators.
- Mirror, handrail and contrasting colour scheme inside the car.
- Levelling accuracy within ±5 mm of the landing.
How we help
We survey existing lifts against EN 81-70/41 and Approved Document M, and specify modernisations that bring older equipment in line with current accessibility expectations.
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