not wide enough for ADA code
On 2014-09-03 12:21, Patrik D'haeseleer wrote:
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(a)spaz.org> wrote:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/4648013065.html [1]
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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