Fire & Evacuation Lifts
Crucial vertical transport systems designed for rapid response and safe evacuation during emergencies. Surveyed, supplied, installed, and maintained by trusted, industry-leading engineers.
Traction lifts
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Hydraulic lifts
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MRL lifts
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Duplex groups
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Part M compliant
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EN 81-20
A firefighting lift is an essential life-safety asset.
Firefighting lifts are crucial in the event of an emergency, enabling emergency services to rapidly transport personnel and heavy equipment to higher floors. Unlike standard passenger lifts, they are rigorously designed to remain operational and safe during a fire.
We install lifts that meet stringent fire-resistance regulations, integrating secondary power supplies, water-resistant electrical components, and dedicated fire service controls to ensure absolute reliability when it matters most.
- Minimum 630kg rated load capable of reaching the top floor within 60 seconds.
- Fully compliant with the latest building regulations and fire safety standards.
- Secondary power supplies and water-resistant components for continuous operation.
- Survey, install, commission and maintain all in house
Traction, machine-room-less, or hydraulic.
The shaft, the travel and the traffic decide which. Not preference.
Counterweighted and rope-driven. The most efficient option above four floors, the smoothest ride, and the longest service life. Needs a machine room or a compliant overhead.
The gearless motor sits in the shaft, so no plant space is lost. Now the default for new-build where headroom allows. Quiet, efficient and cheaper to build around.
A ram pushes the car from below. Low headroom, heavy loads and short travel suit it well. The power pack can sit up to ten metres away in a cupboard.
Emergency lifts tailored to your fire strategy
Whether you require a rapid-response lift for emergency services or a high-capacity car to safely evacuate vulnerable residents, our solutions are engineered for absolute resilience. We will help you integrate the correct category of lift into your building’s overarching fire strategy.
Rigorous adherence to your building's fire strategy.
The design of your firefighting or evacuation lift is determined by strict building regulations. Our experts will assess your fire strategy, evaluating everything from insulation and access routes to critical drainage solutions that prevent water from fire hoses from compromising the lift well.
Directly employed engineers, using certified materials.
During installation, our directly employed team ensures that all structures, including the fire lobby and electrical wiring, are constructed using certified fire-resistant materials. We meticulously integrate these critical life-safety systems without compromising the day-to-day functionality of your building.
CASE STUDIES
Two 1000 kg cars in a shared shaft serving eight floors, sequenced as a duplex group to cut lobby waits at peak.
Machine-room-less lift installed in a four-storey block with no plant space, commissioned before first handover.
Low-headroom hydraulic lift threaded into a listed stairwell without altering the principal staircase.
Full replacement of a 1970s lift in an occupied block, with an agreed twelve-day outage and daily resident notices.
Need a firefighting lift?
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