National and international standards regulate vertical transportation systems, including lifts (elevators), escalators, moving walkways, cableways, lifting platforms, firefighter lifts, and evacuation lifts, to ensure safety, accessibility, and optimal performance.
CIBSE Guide D Standards Portal
As part of the development of CIBSE Guide D 2025, the Guide D Committee is pleased to announce the launch of this new online portal designed to support professionals in navigating the complex landscape of codes and standards relevant to vertical transportation systems.
Building on the foundations laid in Chapters 17 and 18 of CIBSE Guide D 2020, which referenced a wide range of British Standards (BS), European Norms (EN), and International Standards (ISO), this portal provides a curated and regularly updated directory of the key standards bodies and publications that underpin best practice in the design, specification, and operation of lifts, escalators, and associated systems.
What the Portal will offer
- Direct links to relevant standards organisations, including BSI, CEN, ISO, and others.
- Guidance on how each standard relates to the content of Guide D 2025.
- Updates and alerts on changes to referenced standards.
- Searchable index by topic, system type, and standard number.
- Contextual commentary from the Guide D Committee on the application and implications of key standards.
Why This Matters
The regulatory and technical environment for vertical transportation is evolving rapidly. This portal ensures that engineers, designers, and stakeholders have access to the most current and authoritative information, supporting compliance, innovation, and excellence in building design.
Get involved!
Members of the SoVT are encouraged to engage with the topic of standards development and provide comments on draft revised and new standards. Email [email protected]