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BS 5266-10:2011 (guide to the design and provision ofemergency lighting)BS EN 81-21: (New lifts and complete lift modernisationsin existing buildings)Disabilitydiscrimination,equality andrelated guidanceThe Equality Act 2010 requires buildings to beaccessible to people with disabilities, so as to limitdiscrimination against them when gaining access tobuildings and services.From January 2004 service providers should havemade reasonable adjustments to the physical featuresof their premises to provide access for people withdisabilities, by means of ramps, platforms orsuitable lifts.To help providers conform to the requirementsof the Equality Act 2010, the following are in placeto offer guidance:Part M and S Building RegulationsThese are Building Regulations that give guidance onproviding ‘access for all’, including people withdisabilities, when considering vertical circulationwithin a building. These regulations refer to manyothers including:BS 8300Code of Practice replacing BS 5810 offering guidancefor all building design as well as general guidance forlifts and escalators, providing more in depth detail inaddition to Part M or S.BS 8300 recommends that in multi-storey buildings atleast one lift is of sufficient size to be accessible* bywheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties.BS 9999:2008Code of Practice for fire safety in the design,management and use of building evacuation.EN 81-82:2013Rules for upgrading existing lifts for persons withdisability.27