Following the success of the June 2022 Seminar, the CIBSE Lifts Group welcomed an even larger crowd this year at the Manchester Chamber of Commerce to discuss the relevant theme of "Accessibility".

BS EN 81 70 recommends the minimum requirements for the safe, independent access and use of lifts by persons, including persons with disabilities.

Adam Scott, Technical Director (Vertical Transportation) at Sweco UK, and BSI codes and standards representative for the CIBSE Lifts Group, reviewer of BS EN 81-70:2021 + A1 2022, presented "Our Accessible World and the New Part 70", covering the amendments in the A1 2022 revision.

Phil Pearson, director of Pearson Consult and vice-chair of CIBSE Lifts Group, presented "BS8300 Design of accessible and inclusive built environment", providing an overview of the revised standard. BS 8300 is important because it is the only British Standard to cover all aspects of accessible and inclusive built environment design. Phil talked about the differences between BS 8300 and BS EN 81-70 and the implications for the lift and escalator industry.

Click below to access both their presentations.