Choosing the right size Cargo Elevator Dazenelevator

Posted by cargoelevator on September 21st, 2017

Cargo Elevator serve one purpose – to efficiently transport people vertically within a structure. Many building maintenance teams feel that as long as their elevators continue to move up and down and meet safety codes, they do not need replacement or modernization. While functionality matters, form matters, too. Buildings with elevators that match their interior design and décor provide a much more effective user experience than their outdated counterparts.

Elevators serve one purpose – to efficiently transport people vertically within a structure. Many building maintenance teams feel that as long as their elevators continue to move up and down and meet safety codes, they do not need replacement or modernization. While functionality matters, form matters, too. Buildings with elevators that match their interior design and décor provide a much more effective user experience than their outdated counterparts.

Choosing the right size and configuration for your elevator can be tricky. You want to make sure you have enough space to carry the amount of traffic your elevator manages, but also avoid wasting space or creating other complications. The size of your building can also dictate the amount of space you are allowed to take up with an elevator, and certain buildings must feature elevators that are ADA compliant. Residential Elevator Manufacturer has four factors to consider when choosing the right elevator size.
Number of People Being Served

One of the most important considerations to weigh is the number of people who will be using the elevator daily. This can be difficult to calculate especially if you are not sure what the total population of the building will be until the project is over. Try and determine the type of offices that will be using space in the building. Different office types will include a different population of people. A calculated estimate should give you a better idea of how much elevator space you need.
Wait Time

Elevator Size

If your building will be serving time-sensitive clients or is providing emergency services, your passengers can’t wait long. Traffic patterns vary depending on the type of application; for example, an apartment building versus a corporate firm. The type of application should be considered depending on the size of the building. A larger elevator or multiple elevators will be beneficial if you are trying to cut down wait times. Buildings with a high number of floors are going to need more elevators in order to serve the population of the building.

 
ADA Requirements

If your building is three stories tall or higher or encompasses 3,000 square feet per floor, your building elevators must meet ADA requirements. Here is a list of few key items:

    Elevator hall and call buttons must be mounted at 42 inches.
    The buttons must be illuminated to a certain level.
    Braille plates need to be installed next to buttons and at entrances.
    Chimes or verbal announcements must indicate floor passing.
    Must accommodate a 24″ X 76″ gurney in the horizontal position

The full list of requirements is expansive and should be thoroughly researched to make sure your Dazenelevator meet the specifications.  Elevator cab size is an important factor in determining your building’s layout and business capacity. Choose and plan carefully to ensure the best elevator sizes for your building and guests.

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