PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Permits & Licensed
Installation Matter
When it comes to accessibility equipment, safety should never be an afterthought. In Minnesota, permits, licensing, and inspections are required for lift installations, including stair lifts. These requirements exist to help ensure that equipment is installed properly, operates safely, and meets applicable codes.
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Minnesota law requires accessibility products to be installed by a licensed elevator contractor. This applies to both residential and commercial applications. While Iowa and Wisconsin may not require permits for residential stair lifts, permits and licensed installation are required for other types of accessibility equipment.
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Because code requirements can vary by state, equipment type, and application, Premier Lift Products helps customers understand what is required before installation begins.
Permits & Licensed
Installation Matter
Minnesota law requires licensing, permits, and inspections of all lift installations (that includes stair lifts) … FOR YOUR SAFETY!
This applies to both residential and commercial applications By Law, These products must be installed by a MN licensed Elevator Contractor. While Iowa and Wisconsin do not require permits for residential stair lifts, they do require permits and licensing for other accessibility products.
Why Professional Installation
is Important
A stair lift, vertical platform lift, or home elevator is an important investment in safety, mobility, and independence. While some equipment may appear simple at first glance, proper installation requires knowledge of lift codes, manufacturer specifications, structural requirements, electrical considerations, and built-in safety features.
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Home elevators are especially complex, but even stair lifts and platform lifts include safety systems that must be installed and tested correctly. Improper installation can create serious safety risks for the people who rely on the equipment every day.
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At Premier Lift Products, our installation professionals understand the details that matter. We know the codes, installation requirements, and safety standards that help ensure your equipment performs reliably.
DO NOT RISK
Self Installation
Purchasing lift or elevator equipment without professional installation can create unnecessary risk. Even when equipment is sold as “easy to install,” it may still be subject to state licensing, permit, and inspection requirements.
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In some cases, products sold directly to consumers may not meet industry standards or individual state equipment certification requirements. That is one reason reputable, licensed accessibility equipment companies are careful about the products they install and service.
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Your lift or elevator should be installed by trained, certified, and properly licensed professionals who understand both the equipment and the applicable code requirements.
Protecting your Safety & your Investment
Accessibility equipment is designed to improve quality of life, but it must be installed correctly to do its job safely.
Professional installation helps protect:
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The safety of the person using the equipment
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The reliability of the system
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Compliance with applicable state and national codes
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The long-term value of your investment
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Manufacturer guidelines and serviceability
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At Premier Lift Products, we do not believe in shortcuts when safety is involved. We work with trusted manufacturers and install equipment according to proper standards, helping give our customers confidence from day one.
Work with a Licensed
Elevator Contractor
Premier Lift Products is a licensed elevator contractor serving Minnesota, Northern Iowa, and Western Wisconsin. Our team can help determine whether permits, inspections, or licensed installation are required for your specific project.
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Whether you are considering a stair lift, vertical platform lift, home elevator, dumbwaiter, or another accessibility solution, we are here to guide you through the process and make sure the installation is handled properly.
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Contact Premier Lift Products today to discuss your project and learn more about permit and installation requirements for your equipment.
Work with a Licensed
Elevator Contractor
You should never buy any lift or elevator equipment without installation as part of the deal. It only makes good sense!
We feel if a manufacturer cares about their customer and the customer’s safety, they will REQUIRE installation by a certified and properly licensed installer as a requirement of the sale. If not, then they don’t care about anything but making the sale! So, if they don’t care about their customers, do they really care about making the product safe?
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Don’t be fooled by unscrupulous manufacturers or marketers trying to sell you a product that is illegal for you to install. Furthermore, some of these unscrupulous manufacturers or marketers are selling direct to the consumer products that do not meet the industry or individual state equipment certification standards for safety. Therefore, reputable, licensed distributors won’t handle their products.
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The Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association (AEMA) provides the most knowledgeable information on stair lifts and residential elevators. Read why the (AEMA) strongly advises against self-installation of any stair-lift or residential lift or elevator product.
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Your safety could be at risk!
