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Lift Shaft

Find out the GFA treatment for lift shafts

Last updated 6 June 2026

Lift shafts, including the half thickness of the walls, are included as GFA once at the lowest floor.

Section diagram showing lift shaft GFA counted only at the lowest storey

Lift Shaft (Section)

Plan view showing lift shaft excluded from GFA at upper storeys

Lift Shaft (Plan View)