The UK Lift industry has seen significant changes driven by advancements in building regulations, sustainability goals, and the need to enhance accessibility and safety standards.
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Legal updates and additional regulations have been brought in to improve safety and accountability, and to ensure building risks are better understood and managed.
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 came into force on the 6th April 2026, introducing new duties for those responsible for certain blocks of flats.
EV charging introduces new responsibilities. Electrical capacity, fire safety, contractor standards and insurance requirements must all be carefully considered.
Parking disputes, misuse of visitor spaces, loitering and late-night noise are common challenges in many developments.
Regular assessment, accurate documentation, and prompt action where issues are found are key to compliance and resident safety.
Regular risk assessments help to prevent harm, meet legal requirements, and maintain insurance coverage.
The FirstPort Group has partnered with the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 – usually called CDM 2015 – were created to improve health, safety, and cooperation on construction projects.
In the modern era of property management, the speed of updates and the management of risk are determined by the accurate use of data.