Check disabled lifts comply with building regulations - By: Rutland

Nowadays, all businesses have to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act and section M of building regulations as set out by the government, which means wherever possible the business should be accessible to the disabled to avoid discrimination; a wheelchair lift is the ideal answer to make most premises more accessible. All service providers now have to make adjustments to their premises for everyone who has a disability to give them freedom when they want to enter a building.

Offices, supermarkets, large retail stores, small shops and restaurants are now expected to have a ramp fitted or have a platform lift fitted. If your building has only a small set of stairs then a wheelchair lift or ramp has to be fitted for easy access. The Disabilities Right Commission report provided to the government stated that most of the problems experienced by the disabled are the stairs.

The committee did recognise that in some cases the solution is to install a ramp. However it also recognised that a ramp could be impractical because of limited space and it may hinder those who are in wheelchairs. Once you have decided on the ideal disabled lift for your building, a reputable supplier should be able to project the installation for you to ensure everything goes smoothly and make sure the work is completed to your satisfaction. It is important to make sure that all work of this nature complies with building regulations.

At DDA Lifts we offer a specialist advice service on how to have suitable access for a disabled person in new and existing buildings. Our well fitted spacious disability lifts and short rise lifts are designed to make life easier for wheelchair users in their place of work. Our short rise lifts or an enclosed disabled lift will solve the problems mentioned.

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