Service Elevators: Uses & Specifications

How to Know if Your Business Needs a Service Elevator

While knowing whether or not your building requires a passenger elevator may be fairly straightforward, knowing if a freight elevator or service elevator is needed may be a bit more complicated.

It’s important to note that the requirement for freight and service elevators doesn’t invalidate your need for passenger elevators. These are additional elevators used to transport material goods and employees for certain types of buildings or businesses.

How Long Can an Elevator Be Out of Service? (ADA Elevator Requirements)

Passed in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, is a set of regulations intended to make spaces more accessible for Americans living with disabilities. These accommodations are intended to prevent discrimination based on disability and allow people with disabilities to comfortably and successfully participate in society.