Specializing in Residential Elevators, Stairlifts, Wheelchair Lifts, Patient Lifts & Dumbwaiters

STAIRWAY LIFTS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS

Stair lifts can be installed in public buildings. Although they do not meet ADA code, they still provide access to people who perhaps can walk with assistance, but can not do stairs.

Examples of public places that you'd find a stair lift are:

• Churches
• Private Clubs
• VFW and Legion Halls

An organization may choose to install a chair lift because it is usually less expensive than other pieces of equipment. However, the lower cost also provides less overall usability by the public.

Another thing to consider, depending on the location, is to have key locks installed on the stair lift to prevent unauthorized use.

Before you consider installing a stair lift in a public area, you should have a conversation with the local fire department to determine if your stairway will still meet fire/life safety code. Fire departments can force the removal of equipment if they feel it will hinder evacuation in an emergency. Also, depending on the state you live in, some jurisdictions require that the stairlift be inspected by a licensed elevator mechanic. Another sticky area is the definition of the term "public"; what you think is public and what the state considers public are often times very different.

The best piece of advice we can offer is to do your homework BEFORE you choose any accessibility solution.

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