Technical Booklet R Access to and Use of Buildings·Page 32·4.22
Vertical access between storeys - general principle
A passenger lift is the preferred means of vertical access between storeys to facilitate all people, though lifting platforms may be considered as alternatives where space or building constraints apply.
To facilitate all people, a passenger lift is the most suitable means of vertical access and should be provided wherever possible. However, given the space constraints in some buildings, it may not always be possible to install the type and size of passenger lift that would be suitable for use by all, and other options need to be considered to provide for users with mobility impairments. The following provisions for a passenger lift or lifting platform relate to the provision of sufficient space and design features that will make such lifting devices accessible.
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