Commercial Elevator Design in California & Nevada
You can do a smaller elevator in a commercial environment!
It is called a limited-use/limited-application or LU/LA elevator. They have certain restrictions and must be approved by your local planning department. We can help you there!
In California, you may also choose to provide an elevator for the use of the disabled called: an Article 15 elevator.
We can help you with the specs and placement of the elevator.
There are many considerations when planning for an elevator:
- Has the local building department reviewed and approved your plans?
- What ADA requirements apply?
- Where will the elevator be located and who will mainly be using it?
- Most elevator shafts are framed and drywalled but many options are available.
- Check with your local planning department for fire rating requirements.
- Will you have the necessary overhead? More overhead = more ceiling height.
- How many openings will the elevator have? For instance, a front opening on one floor and a side opening on the other.
- What options do you have for cab size?
- You can do commercial-type, side sliding doors or a swing landing door with a cab gate.
- What inspections are required by the state and local authorities?
Our planning guide will answer many of your questions for locating the elevator in a commercial building.
If you need answers right away, call us at 1-800-888-5267. We’d be happy to come to you and look over your plans to identify the best solution.
