When can a LULA Elevator be used?
When can a LULA Elevator be used?
It is designed to be used in a small building that does not have enough space for a conventional elevator. A LULA is just big enough to fit a wheelchair. It is intended to be used by only one handicapped individual at a time. It is not meant to be used by the general public.
Are Lula elevators hydraulic?
Schumacher LULA and Residential elevators are Roped Hydraulic elevators. They can be integrated into new or existing architecture with up to 25′ of travel (LULA) or 45′ of travel (Residential).
What does Lula elevator stand for?
Limited Use / Limited Application
LULA Stands For Limited Use / Limited Application. Hybrid Between A Full-Size Commercial Elevator & A Wheelchair Lift. Looks & Rides Just Like Any Other Elevator. Sole Function Is To Provide Handicap Accessibility To A Building.
What is a limited use Elevator?
LU/LA stands for Limited Use/Limited Application. The LU/LA elevator is basically a small commercial elevator. The controls momentary pressure, not continuous pressure like a wheelchair lift. The entrances are normally two speed automatic sliding doors just like a full commercial elevator.
How does a LULA elevator work?
A LULA is a Limited Use/Limited Application hybrid between a commercial elevator and a wheelchair lift. A LULA elevator takes up about half the space of a traditional elevator and requires only 14 inches for a pit, 102 inches of overhead space for an existing building, or 134 inches for a new construction.
Where are Lula elevators allowed?
LULA Elevators can be integrated into churches, schools, libraries, small businesses, multi-family housing, and other buildings, where permitted by state and local code.
How much does it cost to install a LULA elevator?
The LULA website states that their smaller lifts occupy about 5 square feet, so the installation cost could be about one-third (~$5,000). Their commercial lifts are around 18 square feet, about half the size of regular commercial lifts. Nationwide Lifts says that installation can range from $5,000 to $10,000.
What is Pitless elevator?
Conventional elevators have a shaft with a pit, or a continuation of the hoistway below the lowest level the elevator serves. A pitless elevator can avoid these problems. It eliminates the need for a pit or reduces the pit depth requirement, making it easier to retrofit an existing home to add an elevator.
How much does a Lula cost?
Installation costs ranged from $5,000 to $20,000. If we calculate the average LULA price and add it to the average installation cost, we can get a very rough estimate of the cost to install 1 elevator. Average LULA price = ($36,000 + $50,000) / 2 = $43,000.
What are platform lifts?
In simple terms, a platform lift is a machine that, much like an elevator, provides assistance to people with disabilities. Platform lifts are available for a fraction of the price of a stairlift. They may not be as high tech or performance-based as an elevator, but they serve the same purpose.
