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Q: Does Medicare or insurance pay for residential/home lifts or elevators?
A:
Medicare does not, however some independent insurance companies
will cover part or all of the costs depending on the specific circumstances
of each case.
Q: Can a stairway lift be installed in a church, lodge hall or other public buildings?
A: The state of Minnesota does not allow any type of lift on stairs in any public buildings. Iowa and Wisconsin do allow stairlifts in public buildings in certain limited situations.
Q: What permits, if any, are required for stairlift, wheelchair lift and residential/home elevator installations?
A: Minnesota code requires state elevator permits on every lift installation, both public and private. Wisconsin and Iowa only require permits for public buildings. Elevator permits and electrical permits are the responsibility of the company doing the work. The building owner is responsible for a local building permit for any associated remodeling or construction work.
Q: Can wheelchair lifts or stairway lifts be installed outdoors in Minnesota?
A: NO - Currently all wheelchair lifts and stairlifts must be installed in a permanent weather-tight enclosure. However, the new residential code soon to be adopted by Minnesota will allow units outside as long as they are rated for outdoor use.
Q: What is the typical warranty for wheelchair lifts and residential/home elevators?
A: Manufacturers provide a limited parts warranty on their products. Premier Lift Products, Inc. complements the manufacturer's warranty with a 1 year labor warranty. Depending on the Manufacturer, the parts warranty period can range from 1 to 5 years.
Q: Does the stairway need to have a wall on both sides to accommodate a stair lift?
A: No, Stair lifts are typically anchored to the stair treads, so a wall is not needed.
Q: How wide does a stairway need to be in order to use a stair lift?
A: Most stair lifts are designed to fit in a standard 36" wide stairway. When the seat is folded, most stair lifts only take up 13"-15" of the stairway. This leaves ample room for someone to pass by the lift when not in use. Elevator code dictates there be a minimum of 20" of clearance when the unit is folded and not in use.
Q: Can you use a stair lift on a stairway with a landing or turn?
A: Yes, custom built stair lifts can accommodate almost any stair configuration: landings, turns, curves, spirals, multiple angles and inside or outside radius situations. They can even do park positions to get the unit completely off the stairway.
Q: When installing a residential/home elevator, can I remove my stairs and install the elevator in their place?
A: NO - Uniform building code requires a stairway regardless of the placement of the elevator. Special circumstances should be discussed with your local building official.
Q: Is a phone required in a residential/home elevator?
A: YES - In case of an emergency, a land-line phone is required. Cell phones are not acceptable. A phone is provided with every elevator we install; the homeowner is responsible for providing the service.
Q: How big is a residential/home elevator cab?
A: The standard size for most manufacturers is 3'x4' or 12 square feet with a 750 pound capacity. The largest car allowed by Minnesota code is 15 square feet with a lifting capacity of 950 pounds.
Q: Can residential elevators serve more than one unit in a condo?
A: NO - According to MN building and elevator code, residential elevators can only serve one single family dwelling unit.
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