Comply with the DDA with short rise lifts

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) was first introduced in 1995 and aimed to overcome discrimination towards the disabled. The DDA was extended in 2005, and now requires service providers to make reasonable adjustments to the physical features of their premises so that everyone regardless of disability, age or gender can have access to a building. The 2005 requirements apply to both new buildings and many existing buildings.

Use short rise lifts on level changes

From the Greeks through to modern day, level changes outside and within a building have been dealt with my stairs. But for wheelchair users going up and down stairs may not be an option. This is where short rises lifts are so useful. These days, short rise lifts are seen as the best solution for wheelchair accessibility. Buildings up and down the country have installed short rise lifts to help over come the barrier presented to some members of the public by a short set of stair. By installing short rise lifts to handle small level changes, building owners can ensure that their premises comply with the DDA requirements via their short rise lifts. With an open aspect design and variety of features and finishes you’ll find that short rise lifts can compliment, and even enhance, a building’s design.

Short rise lifts vs ramps

Generally speaking there are two ways to comply with the DDA: installing ramps or lifts. The main problem with ramps (especially in existing buildings) is that they require so much space. Short rise lifts, on the other hand, generally take up much less space than ramps. If you are refurbishing an existing building and space is limited, short rise lifts may be the best solution for wheelchair access, as some short rise lifts can be fitted into even the tightest of spaces.

If there is more than one set of stairs, again short rise lifts are the best answer, as some short rise lifts can rise up to 2 metres, with other disabled lifts able to travel up to 15 metres. A ramp will find it difficult to manage the same lifting height as short rise lifts. So if you have limited space in your building opt for short rise lifts.

If there is more than one set of stairs, again short rise lifts are the best answer, as some short rise lifts can rise up to 2 metres, with other disabled lifts able to travel up to 15 metres. A ramp will find it difficult to manage the same lifting height as short rise lifts. So if you have limited space in your building opt for short rise lifts.

External short rise lifts

Short rise lifts are amazingly versatile and can be used both externally and internally. Many short rise lifts can be used externally to provide access to a building. Plus, external short rise lifts can be fitted near to most entrances. You will also find that today’s short rise lifts are available in several styles to complement your building’s exterior. Often short rise lifts are placed near to a building’s front stairs. By locating your short rise lifts next to the main entrance you can provide side-by-side external access.

Easy to install short rise lifts

If you need to adapt an existing building then you may be surprised to learn just how easy installing short rise lifts can be. It is possible to fit short rise lifts that are floor mounted. These short rise lifts do not require a pit and can be placed both outside and inside a building. This makes these short rise lifts much easier to install as only limited building work is required. These floor mounted short rise lifts can travel up to 2M - making them the logical choice for existing building that need a simple and quick solution to their access problems. Installing floor mounted short rise lifts will requires limited building work and so causes minimum disruption, enabling you to comply with all DDA regulations swiftly.

Cost effective short rise lifts

Installing short rise lifts costs less than you may think. When you stop to consider the possible ill-will and bad publicity generated by not fitting short rise lifts to overcome your building’s disabled access problems the price to install short rise lifts seems minimal. At DDA Lifts our first priority is to provide the right lift for yours needs. We pride ourselves on providing a professional and cost effect solution to your disabled access requirements.

Give everyone equal access with short rise lifts

The Disablity Discrimination Act requires businesses to provide equal access to their premises. Many private and public buildings have installed short rise lifts to provide easy access to buildings for everyone. They have found the short rise lifts are a cost effective way to ensure that they comply with DDA regulations. So if you are looking for a way around the challenges of your short set of stairs, short rise lifts may be the answer.