ADA Accessibility: Platform Lifts
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òInclined
platform lifts do not meet ADA Accessibility Guidelines due to
the fact they are not approved for independent operation.
òTrue
or False
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New ASME A18.1a Standard Recognizes Independent Use of Lifts
The new ASME A18.1a- 2001,
issued March 26, 2001 and the subsequent version
A18.1b - 2001, issued April 11, 2002 have been
totally revamped to permit independent use of inclined
platform lifts equipped with folding passenger
restraining arms. Many jurisdictions have
already adopted this new safety standard.
òInclined
platform lifts do not meet ADA Accessibility Guidelines due to
the fact they are not approved for independent operation.
òTrue
or False
Inclined
platform lifts have always been recognized
by ADAAG as a viable part of an accessible
route in an existing building or buildings
undergoing alterations. However, the outdated
ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators
and Escalators Part 20 required attendant
operation of inclined platform lifts.á This resulted in many questions about whether or not these lifts could be used for independent access in public buildings.á ASME
A17.1 Part 20 has now been replaced by
the new ASME A18.1a standard.
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