Whether you are a developer planning a new residential block or a property manager responsible for an existing building, the question of when a lift is legally required — and what type — is less straightforward than most guidance suggests. Building height, number of...
A well-maintained residential lift should last 20–25 years. A poorly maintained one can fail to reach 15. That gap — a decade of useful life — is almost entirely determined by decisions made in the first few years of ownership: the quality of the installation, the...
Most guidance on lift requirements in UK flats quotes Building Regulations Part M and stops there. The reality is more nuanced — the trigger for a mandatory lift is not just about floor count, but about building type, occupancy, planning conditions, and the specific...
