Accessibility Posts: Page 6

Do platform lifts require key operation?
- Priscilla Fujimura
- Mar 5, 2011
- FAQ
No!If your state has adopted ASME A18.1a 2001 or newer versions the requirement for key operation is no longer a rule. It is not prohibited either, so key operation…
What is an MEA# and do I need one to file a permit for a platform lift?
- Priscilla Fujimura
- Mar 5, 2011
- Commercial
MEA stands for: Materials and Equipment Acceptance There is no MEA requirement or any other pre-approval process for platform lifts in NYC. They must be permitted and inspected by…
Do I need a permit for a portable lift?
- Priscilla Fujimura
- Mar 5, 2011
- FAQ
YES and NO!YES! I say yes if you are providing a vertical platform lift that is configured for the end user to operate on their own. If it looks like…
New York City Inspection Initiative
- Doug Boydston
- Mar 1, 2010
- Accessibility
One of the things holding back the platform lift industry is the inconsistent enforcement of safety standards. We are very happy that New York City has finally decided…
Accessibility Advocate Creating Change in Government
- Doug Boydston
- Mar 1, 2010
- Accessibility
Image courtesy of NJ.com An article in the Home News Tribune last October caught my attention: “Mayor, Chief visit town hall in wheelchairs.“Jackie Jackson, the accessibility advocate featured in…