DDA (disability discrimination act)

Eastern Lift Services can provide you with a free of charge survey to determine whether your lift installation meets the current DDA Act requirements.

From 1st October 2004 service providers may have to make other "reasonable adjustments" in relation to physical features of their premises to overcome physical barriers to access.

Since 1st October 1999 serivce providers have had to make 'reasonable adjustments' for disabled people, such as providing extra help or making changes to the way they provide their services.

With this in mind we have listed below just some of the requirements your lift installation may need to adhere to in order to comply with the above DDA Act.

Lift installation must be a suitable size for wheelchair access
Lift doores should be fitted with a non-contact detector system to prevent passenger collision.
Lift car and landing buttons need to be between a specified height from the floor.
All lift car and landing buttons need to be tactile (Braille).
The lift car interior needs to be fitted with a handrail of a specified width and diameter.
An audible announcement of lift arrival, doors opening, etc.
Direct communication from lift car to the appropriate service (lift contractor) via activatin of the emergency button.