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Vertical Platform Lifts in Huntsville, AL
A vertical platform lift raises a platform a few feet, typically to connect a garage, porch, deck, or split-level landing. They are often used where a ramp would be too long.
Platform lifts can be indoor or outdoor rated. Outdoor units should be chosen for weather exposure and drainage.
Rise height, landing size, door or gate configuration, and power access all affect which lift fits.
In Alabama, platform lifts are listed as covered conveyances under the state elevator safety law, so ask your installer about licensing and inspection.
For Huntsville area homes
Homes around Huntsville range from historic multi-story houses near downtown to newer two-story builds in Madison and Hampton Cove. Layout, structure, and electrical capacity all affect vertical platform lifts, so a licensed installer should assess your home before recommending a plan.
Code note: residential elevators in the United States are generally covered by the ASME A17.1 safety code, which has a section for private residence elevators, and lifts fall under related standards. In Alabama, the Alabama elevator safety statute lists elevators, platform lifts, and stairway chairlifts as covered conveyances and licenses elevator contractors and mechanics, with a limited license for platform lifts and stairway chairlifts, including in private residences. Rules change, so confirm current requirements with the Alabama Department of Labor Elevator Safety division and your local building department, and ask any installer for their license.
Popular areas for this service
- Vertical Platform Lifts in Madison, AL
- Vertical Platform Lifts in Hampton Cove, AL
- Vertical Platform Lifts in Athens, AL
- Vertical Platform Lifts in Decatur, AL
Available across the area
- Madison, AL
- Harvest, AL
- Hampton Cove, AL
- Owens Cross Roads, AL
- Gurley, AL
- Meridianville, AL
- Hazel Green, AL
- New Market, AL
- Toney, AL
- Athens, AL
- Decatur, AL
- Monrovia, AL
- Big Cove, AL
- Jones Valley, AL
- Five Points, AL
- Blossomwood, AL
- Twickenham, AL
- Mooresville, AL
- Triana, AL
- Brownsboro, AL
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