We offer an extensive range of disabled access platform lifts that are designed and tested to the most rigorous technical specifications. These can be applied for lift travels of 300mm to 9000mm (up to 5 levels) meeting all the appropriate standards.
Our products fulfil a crucial market need, which often cannot be met by conventional passenger lifts.
Dependable & Cost Effective
The General Lift Company Limited is a BS EN 81 ISO 9001: 1994 Registered Company and our range of disabled and wheelchair access platform lifts have been type tested and risk assessed by an EEC registered and notified body and therefore carry the CE Mark.
For those potential users who need to carry out work on occupied buildings or operate on tight budgets, our platform lift range offers significant installation and cost benefits.
Features and benefits of Platform Lifts...
Attractive modular and flexible design
Suit private, public or commercial use
Very economical when compared to traditional lifts
Building work is minimal
Usually 4 to 5 days to install
Low headroom and maintenance requirements
No separate lift shaft or machine room is required
Usually only a 50mm pit or ramp needed
Very easy to operate
Fully DDA compliant
Disability Discrimination Act - DDA
In 1995, the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) introduced laws aimed at ending the discrimination that many disabled people faced. From 2004 onwards there was a duty to remove physical barriers created in buildings whether new or old. All organisations that provide goods and services to the public, whether paid or free, are covered by the DDA - no matter how large or small they are.
The Act has far reaching implications. Building owners, managers, developers and service providers should assess their premises, identify access improvements and include these in their building programmes.
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