2019 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2020 with July 1, 2021 amendments)

CCR, Title 8, Section 3094 provides safety regulations for Vertical Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts. This section includes requirements which address platform size and gate configurations for lifts with 90-degree egress, and additionally requires signs posted at the landings as follows:

1. International Symbol of Accessibility,
2. lift capacity,
3. the telephone number to call in case of emergency, and
4. the lift shall not be used to transport materials or equipment. ◼

In addition to the accessibility requirements of the building code, Vertical Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts are required to comply with the applicable provisions of the Elevator Code, CCR, Title 8, Section 3142.1, which provides safety regulations for lifts. This section incorporates ASME A18.1-2003, sections 2 and 5 by reference, and requires compliance with CCR, Title 8, Sections 3094.2(d), 3094.2(e), 2094.2(g), and 3094.2(p).

These regulations address technical requirements for lifts, including platform size, gate configurations for lifts with 90-degree egress, and required signage as follows:

1. lift capacity, and
2. “No Freight” prohibiting the transport of materials or equipment. ◼