Elevators in most public-facing and commercial buildings must follow ADA standards for accessibility, safety, and usability. These standards cover more than just measurements. They include how riders interact with the elevator, from button height to floor indicators and emergency systems.
An ADA-compliant elevator typically includes:
Enough interior space for a wheelchair to turn
Control buttons with raised characters and braille
Audible signals and visual indicators to announce floors and door movement
Door timing that allows adequate entry and exit
Hall call buttons placed within reach
Emergency communication systems that work for those with speech or hearing impairments
If you are unsure whether your system meets current ADA standards, we can evaluate it and explain what updates may be needed.
Most elevators in commercial and public buildings must comply with ADA standards. There are rare exceptions for certain historic properties or buildings with limited access to the public, but generally speaking, if people outside your staff use the elevator, it must meet accessibility requirements.
Private home elevators are not subject to ADA, but many homeowners still choose to follow the design guidelines to improve access for aging relatives or guests with mobility challenges.
In smaller buildings or areas with short vertical travel, a full elevator is not always required. We install vertical platform lifts and incline lifts that provide ADA-compliant access without the footprint or cost of a traditional elevator. These lifts are often used in churches, schools, offices, and entryways that need reliable access across a few steps or levels.
We can help you determine whether a lift or an elevator is the best fit for your building based on travel distance, usage, and building layout.
Our approach to ADA compliance is honest and straightforward. We do not recommend unnecessary upgrades, and we do not treat compliance as a sales pitch. We look at what your building needs, what the law requires, and how we can help you close the gap.
If your system only needs a small update, we will tell you. If a larger upgrade is required, we will walk you through your options and help you plan.
Our team also checks for accessibility issues during regular service visits. If something is out of compliance, we will make you aware of it and recommend the next step to bring it into spec.
If you are not sure where your system stands, we offer ADA reviews for existing elevators, new construction projects, and properties that are being renovated. We can also coordinate with architects and contractors to ensure accessibility is part of the project from the beginning.
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Call Boyer Elevator at (979) 221-1401 or contact us by this form to schedule a site visit.
Our approach to ADA compliance is honest and straightforward. We do not recommend unnecessary upgrades, and we do not treat compliance as a sales pitch. We look at what your building needs, what the law requires, and how we can help you close the gap.
If your system only needs a small update, we will tell you. If a larger upgrade is required, we will walk you through your options and help you plan.
Our team also checks for accessibility issues during regular service visits. If something is out of compliance, we will make you aware of it and recommend the next step to bring it into spec.
Call Boyer Elevator at (979) 221-1401 or contact us by this form to schedule a site visit.
