I definitely think we need to consult with the guy who came to do the ADA inspection before we decide on a creative solution like converting a van lift. It's entirely likely that wheelchair lifts for vans follow different regulations with respect to size, load, battery capacity, etc.

Considering that this is one of the few expenses where our landlord will be pitching in 50%, I'd still say we should go with the professional $8K option and get it done right, rather than hacking something together ourselves.

Patrik

On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 11:58 AM, Jake <jake@spaz.org> wrote:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/4648013065.html

yes it's for a van. but if the dimensions are acceptible then it's a solution.

i talked with a lift shop today and I was told that getting a lift certified by the state is a nighmare lasting months and costing millions of dollars, involving load-testing and battery backup etc.

the "cheap" way of installing a "residential" lift like the ones mentioned before would "only" cost about $2500

if we get the one I linked above, we power it with batteries anyway (it's made for a van) and that way, in a power failure it will still work. That's one of the requirements we need to have anyway.

So I vote we go that direction. Of course there is the accessibility professional we contacted before, and we can ask them about this plan, but assuming the hardware meets our needs for dimensions and load-bearing I think it's a good solution. I am willing to help with the adaptation and wiring, etc.

-jake
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