Stretcher Facilities in lift, as per NCC19

1. Stretcher Facilities Required (Effective height less than 12m)

⁃ For all lifts traveling less than 12m; Minimum cabin size = 1100mm (w) x 1400mm (d) @ 630kg → table E3.6b

⁃ A stretcher facility must accommodate the following minimum dimensions - 600mm (w) x 2000mm (d) x 1400mm (h) → E3.2 (b)

⁃ Therefore for by combining the two points above; Minimum cabin size = 1100mm (w) x 2000mm (d)

⁃ Our closest standard cabin size is 1100mm (w) x 2100mm (d) @ 1000kg, which gives a little bit of extra depth

2. Stretcher Lift (Effective height greater than 12m but less than 25m)

⁃ For travel greater then 12m; Minimum cabin size = 1400mm (w) x 1600mm (d) @ 1000kg → E3.6b

⁃ For a building with an effective height greater than 12m but less than 25m, a stretcher facility must be provided → EP3.2(a)

⁃ Therefore by combining the two points above; Minimum cabin size = 1400mm (w) x 2000mm (d) @1275kg

3. Emergency Lift (Effective height greater than 25m / Class 9a building)

Emergency lift required by either;

⁃ A building with an effective height greater than 25m → EP3.2(a)

⁃ Or for a class 9a building, Patient care areas not serviceable by ground level → EP3.2 (b)

⁃ Minimum cabin size = 1600mm (w) x 2300mm (d) x 2300mm (h) with 1300mm (w) x 2100mm (h) doors @ 2000kg → Table E3.4

Simple conclusion – We will do our very best to quote the correct lift to suit your building, however, please take your lift quote to your building surveyor as this is ultimately their decision.

Published: September 2, 2019