# The Lifts Regulations 2016, Regulation 3: Scope and application

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), these Regulations apply to—
(a) lifts permanently serving buildings or constructions; and
(b) safety components for use in such lifts.
(2) These Regulations do not apply to—
(a) lifts and safety components for lifts which have been placed on the market before the commencement date;
(b) the lifts specified in Schedule 2 (excluded lifts); and
(c) safety components for the lifts referred to in paragraph (b).
(3) Nothing in these Regulations regarding the installation of a lift affects the application of the Construction Products Regulations 2013 .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1093/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lifts-regulations-2016/regulation-3
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