Crown Lifts - Case Study, National House

National House is a busy office building in the West End of London.

Requirement: Modernisation

This building housed a 1960 original 8 floor Otis passenger lift and we were required to replace most of the major components to bring the lift up to today’s standards which included the new D.D.A requirements and current Health and Safety standards.

National House Lift Type: Traction passenger lift Services Provided: Design Install

The fact that the building was occupied meant it was imperative that our works were carried out in the most expeditious nature, thereby causing least disruption to the tenants. The carpets and décor within the common parts had recently been replaced. Our repair department took photos and documented their condition to ensure that once the works were finished the areas would be left in the condition that we found them and were not to be altered or damaged in any way. The programme agreed, allowed minimal down time. With careful planning Crown Lifts completed the works on programme and within budget.

At all stages, both the Client and Consultant were kept up to date by the administrative team.

Modernisation/Upgrade Works

The modernisation/upgrade works consisted of the safe removal of all the redundant and obsolete lift equipment, leaving the lift car, lift guide rails and counterweight as the only parts being retained. Due to the logistics of the site the new equipment had to be craned into the building. This work was carried out over the weekend, as we had to gain permission to close the road for the duration of the operation. Crown Lifts obtained all relevant permissions without any inconvenience to the Client.

The new equipment was installed and the lift car was completely refurbished to the clients specification, along with new landing control and LCD indicators. Our engineers were mindful of the décor and ensured no damage took place.

On completion of the works, the lift was subject to a full test, witnessed by the Client’s Consultant. Subsequent to the test, the lift was returned to service.