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We have a simple two storey facility which is serviced by a fairly new passenger lift. The lift at best is maybe used twice a month by fully able bodied individuals and at present we can cater for any mobility issues on the ground floor.
I am considering taking the lift out of service as the cost of testing is outweighing any benefits of use.
Someone has proposed using our trained in house maintenance team to carry out checks but unsure where we sit legally on this. Any pointers appreciated.
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I would also consult your insurers- they might have an opinion on this.
Andy
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The other thing that I would add is that some lift companies can be rather 'creative' on how often these need servicing and what needs doing. After years of feeling we were being taken for a ride, we commissioned an independent consultant to look at the lift servicing regime created by our contractor, and 'shock/horror' it transpired that our lifts were being serviced 'unnecessarily' and that numerous recommendations were similarly unnecessary. We put this to our lift contractor, they were (to say the least) a little sheepish. We renegotiated the contract at a significant saving.
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I think you will find that the lift was installed because of building regulations, taking the lift out of operation isn't an option, all lifts need to be serviced on a regular basis and a full inspection should be carried out by your insurance company annually
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