Most people are familiar with the lifts and elevators that we see every day located in various types of buildings. Using a passenger lift or goods lift is commonplace and most public buildings now have them to comply fully with a range of access and disability legislation. There are however, increasing numbers of outdoor or observation lifts being developed and used.

Observation lifts are a type of passenger lift; they are often located on the outside of a building and usually travel the length of the structure in a vertical manner. These types of lifts are often made from glass and steel allowing the observation part of the elevation journey and experience. In a large city, these observation lifts can become tourist destinations themselves for sight seers. Often with 360 degree views, observation lifts on the side of tall buildings offer wonderful observations of a location. Not only do these passenger lifts offer great observation points they can also greatly enhance the visual impact of a building and its architecture.

Architects are usually keen to design an observation lift which uses the latest in technological advances and design aesthetics. Often talking points in themselves, these lifts can attract a range of visitors to a building and can create a ‘pull' to the venue. Observation lifts need to be made of the highest of standards and passenger safety of paramount. Safety features such as anti-slip flooring, handrails installed inside the elevator and over load protection aspects. Here at Elevation Lifts we can service a range of different types of lifts to ensure that they are running at the safest levels achievable. With a record of the highest achievement in elevator safety testing, we can supply the information and services to ensure a company complies with all safety regulations to operate within the law.