[sudo-discuss] wheelchair lift on craigslist $250

[Patrik D'haeseleer]

I definitely think we need to consult with the guy who came to do the ADA
inspection before we decide on a creative solution like converting a van
lift. It's entirely likely that wheelchair lifts for vans follow different
regulations with respect to size, load, battery capacity, etc.

Considering that this is one of the few expenses where our landlord will be
pitching in 50%, I'd still say we should go with the professional $8K
option and get it done right, rather than hacking something together
ourselves.

Patrik


On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 11:58 AM, Jake <jake at spaz.org> wrote:

> http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/4648013065.html
>
> yes it's for a van.  but if the dimensions are acceptible then it's a
> solution.
>
> i talked with a lift shop today and I was told that getting a lift
> certified by the state is a nighmare lasting months and costing millions of
> dollars, involving load-testing and battery backup etc.
>
> the "cheap" way of installing a "residential" lift like the ones mentioned
> before would "only" cost about $2500
>
> if we get the one I linked above, we power it with batteries anyway (it's
> made for a van) and that way, in a power failure it will still work. That's
> one of the requirements we need to have anyway.
>
> So I vote we go that direction.  Of course there is the accessibility
> professional we contacted before, and we can ask them about this plan, but
> assuming the hardware meets our needs for dimensions and load-bearing I
> think it's a good solution.  I am willing to help with the adaptation and
> wiring, etc.
>
> -jake
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