BS9999 Compliant Lifts
Emergency evacuation lifts are designed to support the evacuation of building occupants who cannot safely use stairways during an emergency situation.
These lift systems are commonly specified within residential buildings, healthcare environments, public buildings and commercial developments where evacuation planning forms part of the building safety strategy.
Evacuation lifts are typically designed in accordance with BS9999 Annex G requirements, including protected lift lobbies, emergency communication systems, backup power provision and fire-resistant construction.
Evacuation Lift Design & Compliance
Evacuation lifts are designed around the fire strategy, evacuation requirements and operational needs of the building.
Systems can include protected lift lobbies, backup power supplies, emergency communication systems and fire-resistant lift components in accordance with BS9999 Annex G requirements.
Each installation is specified around the building layout, occupancy type and evacuation procedures to support safe evacuation during an emergency.
Evacuation Lift Design Considerations
Evacuation lift systems are specified around the evacuation strategy, building layout and operational requirements of the property.
Considerations can include:
- protected evacuation routes
- emergency power supply
- communication systems
- lift positioning within the building
- passenger capacity requirements
- fire-resistant lift construction
Evacuation Lift Features
Emergency evacuation lifts can include backup power systems, fire-resistant lift components, protected communication systems and emergency controls designed to support evacuation procedures during a building emergency.
System specification will depend on the building type, evacuation requirements and applicable standards.
Evacuation Lift Installation
Evacuation lift installations are planned around the building evacuation strategy, structural layout and compliance requirements of the project.
Works can include lift installation, associated builder’s work, electrical systems and final commissioning in accordance with current lift and building safety standards.
Our Range of NLS Fire Evacuation Lifts
See below our fire evacuation passenger lift products that New Lift Solutions offer
NLS Decedo 76
Standard evacuation lift system designed for BS9999-compliant buildings requiring assisted evacuation capability.
NLS Decedo 99
Evacuation passenger lift designed for buildings requiring assisted evacuation provision for disabled occupants and individuals with reduced mobility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Evacuation Lifts
An evacuation lift is a lift system designed to assist with the safe evacuation of building occupants during emergency situations, particularly individuals who may be unable to use stairs independently.
Evacuation lifts are designed to support the evacuation of building occupants, while firefighting lifts are intended primarily for fire and rescue service access during emergency situations. Each lift type is designed to different operational and compliance requirements.
BS9999 Annex G provides guidance on the design and operation of evacuation lifts within buildings, including requirements relating to safety systems, controls, communication and emergency operation.
Evacuation lifts are commonly installed within residential developments, hospitals, care homes, public buildings, offices and other buildings where assisted evacuation may be required.
Yes. In most buildings, evacuation lifts operate as standard passenger lifts during normal day-to-day use before switching to evacuation control mode during an emergency situation.
Yes. Evacuation lifts will often require secondary or backup power supplies to help maintain lift operation during emergency conditions or primary power failure.
Requirements vary depending on the building type, occupancy, height and overall fire strategy. In some developments, evacuation lifts may form part of the accessibility and emergency evacuation strategy.
In certain cases, evacuation lift systems can be integrated into existing buildings depending on the structural layout, shaft configuration and fire strategy requirements.
Evacuation lifts can include protected power supplies, emergency communication systems, fire-protected lift lobbies, evacuation controls and safety systems designed to support emergency operation.
Yes. Regular servicing, inspection and testing are required to ensure evacuation lifts remain operational, compliant and ready for emergency use.
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