Fire and rescue service operational guidance. Rescues from lifts and escalators

General Risk Assessments 2.3

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2012
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Document Status

Archived

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

General Risk Assessments

Abstract

Provides an assessment of the hazards, risks and control measures relating to fire and rescue service personnel, personnel of other agencies and members of the public at incidents involving lifts, escalators and moving walkways. Applicable to those lifts which are permanent features of a building following its construction and temporary lifts fitted during the construction phase.

History

Archived 31 March 2020.

ISBN

9780117540255

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Electrical services
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Internal transport - lifts, escalators and moving walks

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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