Elevators and platform lifts
Elevator dimensions
- A clear manoeuvring space of 1500 x 1500mm must be provided in front of all elevators
- Elevator call buttons should be provided at height between 900-1200mm. They should be at least 500mm from the return wall.
Door Dimensions
- Door width clear space: minimum 950mm
- Clear headroom: 2100mm minimum
Cabin Dimensions
- Cabin width: 1725mm minimum
- Cabin depth: 1525mm minimum
- Handrail height: 800-900mm
Controls Dimensions
- Lift control height – 900-1200mm
- Call button height: 895-945mm
- Lift number: 1475-1525mm
clear space in front of door
Elevator features
- Doors should be fitted with re-opening activators. Sensors should be set at two levels to ensure it detects lower items within doorway.
- Controls, landing sill, and floor should be illuminated by a minimum of 200 lux
- A mirror should be inside elevators on the wall opposite to the door. It should cover the entire back panel from the handrail to ceiling.
- At least two handrails should be provided
- Materials and lighting should be carefully considered to not cause glare, unnecessary reflection and confusing shadows.
- Control panels should be located (horizontally or vertically) on the side wall of the lift car at a height of between
- Visual displays and audible announcements should be provided to indicate the floor level reached.
mirror
