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Elevators & Platform Lifts for Safe Accessibility: ADA Universal Design
September 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Elevators & Platform Lifts for Safe Accessibility
September 13, 2023
2:00pm – 3:00pm
1 AIA LU
Course Summary:
We recognize the importance of elevators and lifts in today’s design industry. Lifts and elevators can be an extraordinary feature added to a home or building that will enhance the life quality and safety of the end user. In this program the learner will learn about the requirements for platform lifts, the different types of lifts, and basic product design. Will also gain an understanding of code compliance issues, and how to solve accessibility problems, and solutions for evacuation for persons with disabilities.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program the designer will have gained knowledge and understanding over the following:
1) ADA regulations for lifts and elevators.
2) Basic product design and the different types.
3) Code compliance issues.
4) The application of lifts and elevators to solve accessibility problems.
5) The challenges and solutions for evacuation of persons with disabilities.