A3.05
Lifts Section Summary Ensure that the construction and fit out of lift cars are fit for purpose, particularly with regard to durability. Lift Considerations Checklist: • Lift service access to be provided to all dwellings located in buildings with three or more storeys not including basement car park. • Where there are multiple vertical circulation cores, consider pedestrian access at ground and top floors to allow for alternative access in the event of a lift breakdown. • If there are more than 7 storeys in a building, a second lift should be considered and a pedestrian connection at an intermediate floor. • Lifts not to be positioned adjacent to habitable spaces in apartments. The minimisation of the noise created by the operation of the lifts is of critical importance. Obtain acoustic consultant’s advice as to the appropriate lift installation and to ensure that the noise created by the lifts, in particular between lift shafts and adjoining dwellings is minimised. • The maximum noise level inside a habitable room from the lift operation is not to exceed the limits nominated in AS 2107 and the lift pass by must be free of impacts, scrapes and the like. To the extent possible with the type of lift installed, noise generating equipment such as drivers are to be located off any walls shared with adjoining apartments particularly if adjoining room is a bedroom. Where necessary, provide acoustic treatment to lift equipment to minimise noise transfer into adjoining apartment spaces. Location of machine rooms (where applicable) must also be considered in relation to noise attenuation. • Lift size to meet the requirements of the BCA, Australian Standards for Accessibility requirements. Lifts to meet the following size criteria: ○ Minimum clear lift car dimensions of 1400mm wide x 2000mm depth x 2400mm height. Where handrails are located on the walls, additional depth of the handrail and stand offs shall be added to the car depth and width. ○ Minimum door openings of 1000mm wide x 2100mm height. ○ Minimum 1no. lift suitable for ambulance stretcher.
• Cars must have capacity to carry occupiers’ furniture. Where appropriate, the lift cars may include a ‘boot”. Lifts to be able to carry: ○ A king size bed without folding. ○ A couch with overall dimensions of 2100 x 900 x 900mm. • Lifts are to have: ○ Protective blankets and discreet hanging points to all interior faces. Materials and finishes • Ensure that the selection of finishes and materials within the lift cars are impact, graffiti and vandal resistant, whilst contributing positively to the experience of living in a multi-storey development. • Lift car interiors must be functional and low maintenance and consider the design of the foyer spaces. • Lift and landing doors and jambs must be stainless steel. Lift reveals to be carefully considered as part of the lobby design. • Glass mirrors are not to be used. SDA Lift Considerations Checklist: • The practicalities around lift use for people with limited mobility using scooters and/or wheelchairs needs to be a key consideration. Where possible locate accessible apartments and services close to lift cores to minimise extensive paths of travel.
Note: Refer to section D2.04: Lifts for servicing and technical requirements.
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