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How is a LULA Different From a Traditional Elevator or a Wheelchair Lift?
How Is a LULA Different From a Traditional Elevator or a Wheelchair Lift?
A LULA is a Limited Use/Limited Application hybrid between a commercial elevator and a wheelchair lift. While it looks and works like a traditional elevator, a LULA’s only purpose is to provide accessibility for handicapped residents or visitors to a building.
LULA elevators can travel vertically up to 25 feet at a speed of up to 30 feet per minute. A LULA elevator is limited to a capacity of 1,400 pounds and 18 square feet of floor space.
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. The LULA’s hoistway may be made of wood or sheetrock, unlike the concrete hoistway required for a traditional elevator.
A LULA costs much less than a commercial elevator. It only needs to be maintained every six months, compared to every month as required for a traditional elevator. This makes it much more economical over the long term.
While a LULA is similar to a wheelchair lift in some ways, there are several differences. A wheelchair lift can be installed on a staircase rail, or it can transport a wheelchair vertically. A wheelchair lift can be installed either indoors or outdoors. A wheelchair lift’s motor may be located in a machine room or in a tower at the top of the stairs. The wheelchair lift folds up when not in use.
A wheelchair lift that rides along a staircase can carry up to 450 pounds and can travel up to 23 feet at a speed of up to 14 feet per minute. A pit is not required for a wheelchair lift.
A vertical wheelchair lift can carry up to 750 pounds and can travel at a speed of up to 25 feet per minute. The cab can travel up to 12 feet with two stops. A vertical wheelchair lift can be used indoors or outdoors. In some cases, an elevator shaft is required.
A LULA elevator is a good option for providing accessibility for handicapped individuals inside a building. It can travel faster and transport more weight than a wheelchair lift and costs a fraction of the amount of a traditional elevator.
- • ADA compliance for LULA Elevators
- • Can a LULA Elevator Be Used in a Home?
- • How Does a LULA Elevator Differ from a Standard Design?
- • How Is a LULA Different From a Traditional Elevator or a Wheelchair Lift?
- • How Often Does a Lula Elevator Have to be Serviced?
- • Is a LULA Elevator the Answer?
- • Safety Features for LULA Elevator
- • The Advantages of LULA Elevators for Three-Story Buildings
- • Using a LULA Elevator at a Small Business
- • What Are Popular Businesses for LULA Elevators?
- • What Are the Construction Benefits of a LULA Elevator?
- • What Are The Limitations of a LULA Elevator?
- • What Are the Main Functions of a LULA Elevator?
- • What Features Does a LULA Elevator Offer?
- • What Features Found in High-Rise Elevators Are Also Found in LULA Elevators?
- • What is a "Handicap Elevator"?
- • What is LULA?
- • What Kinds of Businesses Could Benefit from a LULA Elevator?
- • What Makes LULA a "Hybrid" Elevator?
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