Access Lifts – LULA Elevators
What Are LULA Elevators?
LULA is an acronym for "Limited Use Limited Access" Elevator. The LULA elevator was initially designed and intended for existing buildings. The shallow pit and low overhead requirements make this the most practical way for building owners to add accessibility to their existing buildings in low-rise applications without the construction involved in a full-size passenger elevator.
Why a LULA Elevator?
With LULA-type elevators, the elevator and building codes allow many construction benefits for the LULA elevator, which are not permitted on other commercial & passenger elevator types, thus reducing construction costs considerably. The LULA elevator has its own section in the ASME A17.1 Safety Code for elevators and Escalators, Part 5.2.
Benefits of LULA from Access Lifts:
A few of the benefits of a LULA from Access Lifts include:
- Small cab size allows for a smaller hoistway footprint
- Low pit depth required (minimum of 14")
- Low overhead (can fit within a 9’-6" ceiling)
- No hoisting beam required
- No lobbies with fire partitions are required
- Equipment produces minimal BTU output and, therefore, typically, vents with fire dampers are adequate for maintaining an ambient room temperature within the machine room area
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