Part M Platform Lift Inspection Checklist Template
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What is a Part M Platform Lift Inspection Checklist?
A Part M Platform Lift Inspection Checklist is a form used to document safety and quality inspections performed on platform lifts to ensure compliance to the Building Regulations Part M (or Approved Document M). Additionally, engineers and technicians also use these forms to help guide said inspections, to make sure that all bases are covered in terms of installation quality and safety features. As a result, platform lift inspection checklists are extremely relevant to the construction industry and to any establishment that has platform lifts installed in their premises.
Platform lifts are an important accessibility feature in any modern building. Specifically, they ensure that people with limited mobility or wheelchair users are able to safely and comfortably traverse varying elevations within your building. That’s why, in the UK, building regulators have issued several specific requirements for platform lifts to ensure quality installation and performance.
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What are Platform Lifts?
Platform lifts, otherwise known as wheelchair lifts or vertical platform lifts, are mechanical devices used to raise or lower loads like people and goods across a short vertical distance. Usually, they are used to transport wheelchair users between one floor to the next in a building. Here are some common platform lift design features that you should know:
- Non-slip platform surface
- Safety interlocks on doors/gates
- Emergency stop and lowering system
- Battery backup (for power outages)
- Keyed operation or access controls
- Weight and height limit indicators
However, it is important to note that platform lifts are primarily used as accessibility options for wheelchair users, and are not comparable to a commercial elevator that moves faster, travels further, and carries more load. Platform lifts are usually more compact, and are commonly installed without a full cabin or shaft to enclose the lift. Typically, you can find platform lifts in homes, residential buildings, schools, hospitals, public transportation hubs like train stations, theatres, churches, and other commercial buildings.
Are Platform Lifts Required in my Building?
In the UK, legislation such as the Equality Act of 2010 have promoted more inclusive building design and construction. Following this, the Approved Document Part M building regulations were issued to set standards with an emphasis on the safety and comfort of accessibility of new dwellings and non-dwellings. These regulations explicitly require all new buildings to provide accessible routes to all areas and spaces that the public or building occupants will need.
Accessible routes are intended to allow those with wheelchairs or limited mobility to traverse the building safely and comfortably. Typically, these routes can be any of the following:
- Ramps
- Passenger Lifts/Elevators
- Platform Lifts
Usually, platform lifts are used where design and space constraints make installing a ramp or a full passenger lift unreasonable. Common examples of a platform lift are Vertical Platform Lifts (VPL), Inclined Platform Lifts (IPL), portable platform lifts, and enclosed platform lifts. You will want to review your particular situation to determine which platform lift is right for you, if at all, or if ramps or passenger lifts are more apt. In any case, it is required that any new building must provide reasonable access routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use this Part M Platform List Checklist template?
This Part M Platform List Checklist comes with everything you need to ensure platform lift compliance with Approved Document Part M UK building regulations. Go through each requirement, note down compliance status, even add pictures and comments for each item. Then, when you’re done, you can even perform sign-offs on the checklist, all in one convenient form.
Is this checklist compliant with building regulations?
Yes, this checklist was created based entirely on the UK Part M Building Regulations, and built to help you and your team stay compliant during quality and safety checks and inspections.
Can I add or edit the checklist items in the template?
Yes, all the content in the template is entirely editable to suit your company’s needs. Adding, removing, or editing any checklist item or any portion of the template is quick and easy with Dashpivot’s simple drag-and-drop template builder.
Can I access the checklists I create on other devices?
You can save, export, and access any of the checklists you create on any device - your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. This means that you can bring the template with you on your inspections, fill-out the form at the job site, and then access it again later on your laptop or computer at the office.
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