Access to and use of buildings: Approved Document M

HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CIRCULATION IN BUILDINGS O N L I N E V E R S I O N M1/M2 OTHER THAN DWELLINGS reached and where in a bank of lifts it c. the minimum dimensions of the lift cars is located. are 1100mm wide and 1400mm deep (see Diagram 11); 3.32 The use of visually and acoustically reflective wall surfaces can cause d. for lifts of a size that does not allow a discomfort for people with visual and wheelchair user to turn around within hearing impairment. the lift car, a mirror is provided in the lift car to enable a wheelchair user to see 3.33 Where planning allows, lift cars (used the space behind the wheelchair; for access between two levels only) may be provided with opposing doors to allow a e. power-operated horizontal sliding doors wheelchair user to leave without reversing out. provide an effective clear width of at least 800mm (nominal); Provisions f. doors are fitted with timing devices and 3.34 Passenger lifts will satisfy Requirement re-opening activators to allow adequate M1 or M2 if: time for people and any assistance a. they conform to the requirements of dogs to enter or leave; the Lift Regulations 1997, SI 1997/831 g. car controls are located between 900mm (Note: These regulations may be met by and 1200mm (preferably 1100mm) from compliance with, among other things, the car floor and at least 400mm from the relevant British Standards, EN 81 any return wall; series of standards, in particular BS EN 81-70:2003 Safety rules for the construction h. landing call buttons are located between and installation of lifts. Particular 900mm and 1100mm from the floor of applications for passenger and good the landing and at least 500mm from passenger lifts, or, where necessary, any return wall; by product certification issued by a i. lift landing and car doors are Notified Body); distinguishable visually from the b. they are accessible from the remainder adjoining walls; of the storey; Diagram 11 Key dimensions associated with passenger lifts Access to and use of buildings other than dwellings Approved Document M Volume 2 34 O N L I N E V E R S I O N