Authors : Dr. Paayas Raj Verma; Dr. Nitin Dutt Bhardwaj; Dr. Shivani Awadhiya; Dr. Kris Agarwal; Dr. Pradeep Srivastava; Dr. Sairaj Chodankar

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jul143

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Abstract : Background: Lifts are critical infrastructure in tertiary care hospitals to ensure safe patient transfer, accessibility, and emergency evacuation. The National Building Code of India (NBC), 2016 specifies safety and accessibility standards for lift installations.  Objective: To evaluate compliance of lifts with NBC 2016 across four clinical buildings in a tertiary care government teaching hospital.  Methods: A descriptive observational study was conducted in Ophthalmology, New Dental, Plastic Surgery, and Pediatric Surgery buildings. Eight functional lifts were assessed using a structured checklist based on NBC 2016 Volume 2 guidelines. Compliance across machine room, controller, pit, car inspection, fire operation, and safety devices was recorded. Downtime index was evaluated from maintenance records.

Keywords : Elevator Safety, National Building Code 2016, Hospital Infrastructure, Lift Compliance, Fire Operation, Accessibility.

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