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Elevator Solutions

At Elevator Lift Solutions, we specialize in providing expert elevator solutions tailored to meet state regulations and industry standards. Whether you're planning a new installation or upgrading an existing system, our team ensures compliance, efficiency, and reliability in every project.

Elevator Size and Specifications

  • Maximum Elevator Size: 15 sq. ft. (Per code)
  • Typical Rule of Thumb: 5' x 5' (53" wide x 57" deep, clear inside hoistway)
  • Minimum Elevator Size: 3.0' x 3.3' (10.2 sq. ft. +/-)
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Construction & Safety Requirements

  • Fire Rating: Type X Drywall Board (1-hour fire rating for sheetrock)
  • Structural Blocking: Double 2 x 12” boards sandwiched into the wall (2 x 6 boards are not permitted)
  • Flush Mounted Doors: Required in Massachusetts (MA)
  • Baffles: Mandatory on every elevator door in Rhode Island (RI) and Connecticut (CT)
  • Self-Closing Doors: All elevator doors must be self-closing, recommended to use two spring hinges

Insulation & Door Options

  • Standard commercial doors feature a corrugated core
  • Optional insulated cores (polystyrene or polyurethane) 

State-Specific Compliance & Inspection

  • MA & CT: Elevators must be permitted and inspected per state code
  • RI: Elevators are not inspected by the State Elevator Inspector
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FEMA & Safety Compliance

  • Flood Zone Compliance: Machine Room-Less (MRL) elevators meet FEMA requirements.
  • Emergency Communication: Telephones are mandatory in MA & CT; strongly recommended in all projects.

Pit & Overhead Clearance Requirements

  • Minimum Pit Size: 8 inches (MRL), 10 inches (Hydraulic)
  • Minimum Overhead Clearance: 8"5' (MRL), 8' (Hydraulic) – measured from top landing to top of shaft

Machine Room Specifications

  • Location: Must be within 10 feet of the shaft.
  • Size:
    • MRL: Minimum 3' deep x 4' wide dedicated closet space
    • Hydraulic: Minimum 4' x 4'.
  • Headroom Clearance: Minimum 8" (crawl spaces are not permitted).
Additional considerations

Additional Considerations

  • Garage Service: If an elevator services a garage, venting at the top of the hoist way is required per state code (Minimum: 18" x 18").