6.6 Lifts and platform lifts
6.6.1 Passenger lift
Passenger lifts provide access between different levels and facilitate all users of the building to travel from one floor to another.

The obligatory requirements for barrier free provision of lift shall be in accordance with the Design Manual Barrier Free Access. Best Practices are as follows.

Lift car:
The minimum internal lift car dimensions should be 1100mm wide by 1400mm deep. A passenger lift with internal dimension of 2000mm by 1400mm and door opening of 900mm is recommended where possible.

Lift car that travels between two floor levels can be provided with opposing doors to allow the wheelchair user to travel in one direction.

The wheelchair user needs sufficient space and time to access the lift and an unobstructed area, say 1800mm by 1800mm should be considered in front of the lift.
Use non reflective wall and ceiling finish and slip resistant floor finish.

Control button and signal:
The provision of a large call button at foot level (6.6.1a) in the lift lobby is recommended for people with disabilities.

Clear audio and visual signaling (6.6.1b) and messages shall be provided.

It is very useful to provide an extended door opening control button inside (6.6.1c) and outside the lift so that the opening time of the doors can be extended with a single press action for access by consecutive wheelchair users and elderly people.