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Guide D is now in its third edition representing a
commitment for well over a decade by the Institution and the CIBSE Lifts Group
to provide professional guidance for its members and industry in general.
The latest edition of the Guide is very comprehensive covering the whole
spectrum of interior circulation, planning and design, selection of lift
equipment and performance, computer programs, types of systems, legislation,
fire and safety, requirements for the disabled, lift components and installation
also drives and controls, lift traffic control, escalators and moving walks
(passenger conveyors), electrical systems and environmental conditions.
Chapter 1 includes a very useful section indicating to readers the main changes
and additions since the previous edition of this Guide. The very important
subject of energy consumption and efficiency is well covered including remote
monitoring and alarms to enable management to deal with the continuing safe and
efficient use of the various transportation systems.
Whilst the design and installation phases are very important, commissioning,
testing and thorough examination must be a major consideration before handover
to the end user and this section should not go unheeded.
During the daily use of any transportation system management have a very clear
responsibility to ensure the safe and efficient use, preventative maintenance
and periodic thorough examination of all systems, which should include any
future modernisation or refurbishment. Estate managers and those
responsible for the facilities management of transportation systems should find
those sections very useful.
The section covering legislation, standards and codes of practice is a very
useful source of reference. In conclusion it is important that people, goods and
equipment are moved safely and efficiently. |
