Table 7.2 – Standby Power for Platform Lifts Current Guidelines: No requirement. Final Revised Guidelines: 207.2 Platform Lifts. Standby power shall be provided for platform lifts permitted by section 1003.2.13.4 of the International Building Code (2000 edition and 2001 Supplement) or section 1007 of the International Building Code (2003 edition) (incorporated by reference, see “Referenced Standards” in Chapter 1) to serve as a part of an accessible means of egress. Model Codes & Standards IBC 2000: No requirement. IBC 2003: Section 1007.5 has an equivalent requirement for standby power for platform lifts that are part of an accessible means of egress.