Lifts for public buildings

Passenger traffic in public buildings may vary considerably throughout the day. The highest demand often occurs before events, during visitor reception hours, at interval times or before the building closes. Selection considers traffic intensity, the number of floors, functional zoning and peak operating scenarios.

The lift should form part of a continuous route from the entrance to the main functional areas of the building. We check access to the lift lobby, lift car dimensions, door opening width, manoeuvring space and ease of use of the controls.

The lift car should be convenient for wheelchair users, accompanying persons, parents with pushchairs and staff carrying equipment. Selection should consider not only rated capacity but also the usable lift car dimensions, door width and entry direction.

A lift in a public building is often exposed to regular, repeated demand. The configuration is selected according to the operating hours of the property, number of visitors, number of stops and expected journey frequency.

High visitor numbers increase wear on the walls, floor, doors and control panel. Practical materials, durable flooring and protective elements for high-contact areas are selected for the lift car.

The shaft may be located next to offices, halls, libraries, exhibition spaces or other rooms where acoustic comfort is important. During design, the equipment position, building structure and need for additional noise and vibration reduction measures are assessed.

During refurbishment, the shaft, pit, headroom or door opening dimensions may restrict equipment selection. A standard solution is adapted after measurements have been taken and the building works and project documentation have been reviewed.

Differences between architectural, structural and electrical solutions may lead to changes during installation. Euroformat specialists review the project solutions and provide drawings in the required formats to coordinate the equipment with the building.