The DDA and Legislation

Here you can find information about the DDA and how it relates to building regulations, what qualifies as a ‘reasonable adjustment’, ways of renovating historic buildings to improve access, plus other articles. This section also details safety requirements for platform lifts.

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Disabled Access - General

This section contains articles relating to disabled access, including conservation assessments for historic buildings and access tips, wheelchair safety, fire safety and evacuation procedures, and disability awareness training.

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Disabled Access - Schools

Browse this section for information on how the DDA applies to schools, security features on platform lifts to prevent misuse, and making platform lifts safe in schools. There are also a number of installation examples.

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Disabled Access - Entertainment & Lesiure

Leisure and entertainment facilities are subject to the DDA and must accommodate less able visitors. Here you can find an article about integrating platform lifts into existing buildings, information on wheelchair sports, and various installation examples.

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Disabled Access - Public Services

This section contains articles relevant to the DDA and how it applies to airports, churches, chapels, and public transport. Public service organisations use movemanSKG’s platform lifts extensively, and there are numerous installation examples.

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Material Handling

Platform Lifts and Features

Here you can find details of our platform lifts and their features. This section includes the new Prestige A401 lift, the Companion Premier stair lift, and power opening doors. There are also articles that explain how platform lifts differ to passenger lifts, and the importance of CE markings.

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