Assessment of Lift in Low to Mid-Rise Buildings Within the Greater Accra Region, Ghana

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10.2991/978-94-6463-970-4_9How to use a DOI?

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Lift; Practices; Low to Mid-Rise Buildings; Accra; Ghana

Abstract

In modern urban development, lift systems ensure functionality, accessibility, and efficiency in multi-storey buildings. The study assesses the adoption of lifts in low to mid-rise buildings within the Greater Accra Region.This research employs quantitative methods to thoroughly examine the topic. The study used a purposive random sampling technique, selecting 133 respondents from building occupants for the quantitative aspect of the study. The study has unearthed significant insights relevant to lift adoption. It was found that most properties, particularly residential apartment buildings in Accra, have recognised the significance of adopting lifts in low to mid-rise residential buildings. The study reveals that the benefits of lifts include allowing people and goods to move between floors, which is particularly necessary in multi-storey buildings with a certain height, enhancing accessibility in multi-storey buildings, and saving travel time. The study further discovered that challenges hindering the adoption of lift installation in low to mid-rise buildings include high initial costs, integration with building systems, energy consumption, and safety concerns. Local authorities must enforce Ghana’s existing building code, which requires the installation of lifts in apartment buildings and the employment of competent persons for all commercial and residential buildings that require lift installation. The findings of this research highlight the importance of the country’s authority in regulating low- and mid-rise buildings and enforcing laws related to lift practices. The present study was limited to the Greater Accra Region; however, given the population increase and the prevalence of low to mid-rise buildings, it could have been broadened further to cover the entire country. The study’s findings are significant for building approval authorities, which require low to mid-rise building plans to incorporate lift installation before approval is granted. The outcomes of this research have demonstrated that lifts are not widely used in the country, making it imperative to incorporate them to alleviate the struggles, pain, and inconveniences faced by occupants of low to mid-rise buildings. Based on previous empirical and theoretical studies, the results of this research contribute to the knowledge and understanding of lift practices in medium-rise buildings in Ghana.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - M. Pim-Wusu
AU  - K. Asante
AU  - C. Asante
AU  - N. K. Asidivu
AU  - T. Adu Gyamfi
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Assessment of Lift in Low to Mid-Rise Buildings Within the Greater Accra Region, Ghana
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability (ICESUS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 108
EP  - 118
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-970-4_9
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-970-4_9
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