What is BS 5965 – Manually driven balanced personal homelifts about? 
BS 5965 is a European Standard that covers specifications for manually driven balanced personal homelifts, enabling safety, prevention of risk and hazards in lift operations.
BS 5965 specifies minimum safety rules related to the design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of manually driven balanced homelifts, which are used by nominated disabled persons travelling between fixed floor levels to safeguard against the risk of accidents.
BS 5965 specifies requirements for homelifts that do not normally travel a vertical distance greater than 6 m.
Homelifts complying with BS 5965 are hand wound normally from within the carriage by the user and may also be hand wound by an attendant standing alongside the homelift, but only when the carriage is loaded in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Equipment manufactured according to the requirements of BS 5965 will be capable of being operated in the normal domestic environment (as regards temperature and humidity); additional features will be necessary for more rigorous conditions.
BS 5965 also details special features and actions that are the responsibility of the purchaser which are provided in Appendix A.
Who is BS 5965 - Manually driven balanced personal homelifts for?  
BS 5965 on the specifications for manually driven balanced personal homelifts form is relevant to: 
- Manufacturers of lifts
- Architects and civil engineers
- Product designers and specifiers
- Quality control and testing personnel 
- Inspection and maintenance personnel
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS 5965 - Manually driven balanced personal homelifts? 
Homelifts are to be specifically used by nominated disabled persons travelling between fixed floor levels, to safeguard against the risk of accidents associated with the operation of such equipment.
BS 5965 provides you guidance on the technical specification for manually driven balanced personal homelifts, including general safety factors, safe working loads, carriageway enclosure and landing door, supporting structures, selection and anchorage of suspension, enabling the development of a safety framework and protocols to ensure the safety of lifts.
BS 5965 provides you guidance on testing, inspection and servicing of lift components such as ropes, chains, locking devices, alarm systems, safety equipment and more to ensure stable operability and durability of homelifts.
In BS 5965, Appendix A assists you by highlighting various important aspects that should be investigated when considering the installation of a homelift for a specific user. It also provides you guidance on the provision of operation instructions for the user, the services that should be provided and the considerations arising from changes in user or use.
By adopting BS 5965, you can develop and assess personal homelifts, ensuring structural integrity, stability and performance in operations.
