An Introduction to Specifying a Platform Lift
Gartec Platform Lifts
This CPD explores the use of platform lifts within commercial and public buildings, focusing on how they improve accessibility, meet regulatory requirements, and support inclusive design principles.It highlights why platform lifts are becoming increasingly important in commercial environments, the types of systems available including modern alternatives to traditional passenger lifts, their applications, and the relevant legislation and standards governing their use.By the end of the CPD you will have a greater understanding of:The various forms of platform lifts suitable for commercial buildings, their advantages, regulations, and typical applicationsWhy accessibility solutions, including platform lifts, are becoming essential in commercial designWhat constitutes a platform lift and how these differ from other vertical transport solutionsThe benefits of incorporating a platform lift in commercial projectsKey legislation and standards relating to platform lifts in commercial environmentsApplications and best practice considerations for integrating platform lifts into building designs