In collaboration with BSI
Join us for this free, online event on Tuesday 30th September where we will explore the newly published BS EN 81-76:2025 standard and its impact on the use of evacuation lifts in new developments.
This session will bring together leading experts to examine how evolving standards can support housing providers, architects, engineers, and regulators in navigating the complexities of safe evacuation.
We will also explore the role of BS 8899 in assessing and adapting existing lift systems, alongside key updates to BS 9991:2024, with a particular focus on lift lobby protection requirements and their implications for fire safety design and evacuation planning.
This session will provide insight into:
- The purpose and scope of BS EN 81-76 and its relevance for new developments.
- How BS 8899 can guide the assessment and adaptation of existing lift systems for evacuation use.
- Key updates to BS 9991:2024, with emphasis on lift lobby protection requirements.
- The broader implications of evacuation lift standards for architects, designers, housing providers, and regulators.
- Industry perspectives on how standards shape safer building strategies