The latest version of BS EN 81-76:2025 has now been published and is available to industry professionals.

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts. Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts. Evacuation of persons with disabilities using lifts provides specific requirements for the use of lifts during the evacuation of persons with disabilities.

It applies to passenger and goods passenger lifts and forms part of the wider BS EN 81 series, which sets out safety rules for lift construction and installation. The 2025 edition replaces previous versions of BS EN 81-76 and reflects continued development in accessibility and safety considerations in the built environment.

Professionals involved in lift design, installation, and management are encouraged to review the updated standard to ensure compliance and support safe evacuation planning.

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