Ryan Schultz
SAWHORSE
Is there a maximum distance between an elevator and a dwelling unit, for example?
I've been searching for some time, and coming up empty.
I've been searching for some time, and coming up empty.
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Is there a maximum distance between an elevator and a dwelling unit, for example?
- Thread starter Ryan Schultz
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My understanding is that we should not use an elevator when there is an emergency evacuation. Since it appears that the reason for a maximum distance is to make it possible to evacuate in a certain time the location of the elevator is irrelevant for that purpose.
Builder Bob
SAWHORSE
unless the elevator is required for an accessible route for egress, the travel distance may be limited by area of refuge requirements - 1009.6 which refers you to 1017.1
mark handler
SAWHORSE
Even the Federal accessibility Guidelines (FAIR HOUSING), do not give a number, it is very subjective … "(shall) ...not travel an unreasonable additional distance."
Unless the Elevators are used as an emergency exit.... there is not a number.
( section 9.4.1 of NFPA101 . An elevator, in accordance with 7.2.13, shall be considered a component in a required means of egress but shall be permitted as an accessible means of egress.)
Unless the Elevators are used as an emergency exit.... there is not a number.
( section 9.4.1 of NFPA101 . An elevator, in accordance with 7.2.13, shall be considered a component in a required means of egress but shall be permitted as an accessible means of egress.)
ADAguy
REGISTERED
Consider: as a best practice, the distance related to moving furniture?