Elevators, once associated mainly with commercial spaces, now enhance residential living by providing lifetime accessibility and convenience. Their affordability and convenience make elevators a valuable addition to homes, expanding the market for home resale. This program focuses on adding elevators to residential applications to help improve the quality of life for the end users. It also discusses codes and regulations designers need to be aware of to ensure the safety and welfare of the end user.

Learning Objectives

1. Integrate a home elevator into a project’s design
2. Understand the various type of applications for home elevators
3. Identify common residential home elevators features and the two main types of drive systems
4. Analyze site requirements and project timelines
5. Familiarize key points relating to Codes and Regulations applicable to residential elevators