Wheel Chair Stair Lift

A residential stair chair lift is a chair attached to a track bolted to a staircase. You've probably seen one in the movies at one time or another. There primarily designed to carry a person up and down the stairs, all done automatically with the push of a button.

A wheel chair stair lift is very similar. Also designed to carry a person up and down the stairs, it features a platform to accommodate your wheelchair in place of the chair that would otherwise be attached to a track. Due to the required size, a wheel chair stair lift is generally confinied to commercial applications, outside applications, and such things as historic buildings that are required to provide access but are unable to afford major remodeling.

Structural changes generally aren't required with the installation of a resident stair chair lift. In fact, the lift can be placed on either side of the staircase, and can be powered on standard household current. They can be operated by remote control, or by separate controls at either end. They can also come with a gate at the upper landing and a folding track on the lower landing to reduce the amount of space they consume.

Top notch wheelchair lifts designed for vertical lifting, much like an elevator, can carry a load up to nearly 600 pounds and (for commercial models) travel over 14 feet high. Many are designed for either indoor or outdoor use.

Besides the obvious convenience, a wheel chair stair lift provides safety and peace of mind. It can make life much easier for the wheelchair bound, and those caring for the wheelchair bound. It provides a low cost alternative when stairs become an issue in a person's life. It can blend into your home decor. It can be installed on straight staircases, curved, even spiral staircases.

If you're considering the possibility of a wheel chair stair lift, you'll want to talk to a professional who has experience installing the systems and understands local regulations. Some states have very strict requirements, while others do not. You want to have a clear understanding of your particular regulations before the installation process begins.