Lifts & Elevators

OK, You Need A Passenger Lift In A Small Building, But Which Type? Part 15 Or Part 16?

Type 15 lifts have a maximum of 4m travel, can be constant pressure controlled, Part 16 lifts can travel up to 12mMore

Do lifts with constant pressure operation comply with BCA DTS requirements?

Lifts with constant pressure controls do not meet the DTS requirementsMore

What are the circulation requirements for a lift with a 90° turn?

AS1428.1-2009, Clause 6.5.1 requires a space 1500mm x 1500mm for a 90 degree turn, though the internal corner can be splayed 500mm x 500mm.More

What type of lift do I need?

What are the options now? Clause E3.6 of the Premises Standards and the BCA outline a number of passenger lift options. More

Design or Construction Constraints? A Performance Solution May Be the Answer

September 4, 2026
Alison Shiels

Most people think an access consultant’s job is to identify where a design doesn’t comply; however, our...

Premises Standard Update and Changes in AS 1428.1 2021

February 18, 2025
Chris Flynn

A recent update to The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (DAPS) came into effect on November 23, 2024. Among the changes was the inclusion of a reference t...

A New Inclusive ‘Gender Neutral’ Toilet Sign

July 1, 2024
Bruce Bromley

A question we have received a number of times within our practice is the provision of and identification of ...