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Building and Construction Authority
Lifts, Escalators & Mechanised Car Parking Systems

Good Practices Guide for Lift Owners

BCA has developed the “Good Practices Guide for Lift Owners” to guide lift owners on making lifts better and safer for all users.

Good Practices Guide For Lift Owners [PDF, 3.6 MB] (opens in new tab)

The guidebook consists of 6 chapters with information on:

  • the statutory duties of the owners

  • considerations when getting a new lift

  • how to select a maintenance contractor and servicing package

  • good practices for lift safety

  • importance of maintenance and repair

  • advice on modernisation for old lifts

Let us continue to make lifts better and safer for all users!