Guide to the ADA Standards

Elevator Car Requirements [§407.4.2 – §407.4.5]

Other requirements for elevator cars include:

• compliant floor surfaces

• a maximum 1¼” horizontal clearance between car platform sill and hoistway landing

• a self-leveling feature

• 5 ft. candles min. illumination at platform, controls, threshold, and landing sill

Car Leveling and Platform to Hoistway Clearance