BS 5656-2:2004

BS 5656-2:2004 gives recommendations for the location, selection and installation of new escalators and moving walks in new or existing buildings, for example at airports, exhibition centres, leisure facilities, shopping centres and department stores.

It is applicable at the early stages of a project for architects, developers, building owners, building managers, building contractors, general and specialized engineering, consultants and other interested parties.

It also covers disabled access with reference to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.