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National Wheel-o-vator Destiny Residential Elevator Design Guide 2025

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The document is a design guide for the Destiny residential elevator by National Wheel-O-Vator, detailing specifications, layouts, and installation requirements. It covers various drive systems, hoistway construction, machine room layouts, and safety features. The guide aims to assist architects and builders in integrating the elevator into homes while ensuring compliance with local codes and standards.

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How big is a residential elevator pit?

In general, you need at least 20 to 25 square feet of space to a residential elevator. You might also need about 8 inches of pit space dug into the ground beneath the elevator, depending on the style of residential elevator you plan to use.

How big is an elevator door opening?

ADA Compliance for Commercial Elevators Minimum Size Opening Width 36 Depth of Cab 51 Width of Cab 68 Width of Cab (Center-opening doors) 80

What are the dimensions of a wheelchair elevator for a house?

Single occupant: 36 inches (914mm) width x 48 inches (1219mm) depth, suitable for basic mobility needs. Multiple occupants/wheelchair users: 48 inches (1219mm) width x 60 inches (1524mm) depth or larger configurations accommodating specific requirements.

What is the rough opening for a residential elevator?

For rough opening size, add 3.5 over the HEIGHT of the door size, 6.75 over the WIDTH of the door size. (inches).

What are the minimum dimensions for a residential elevator?

1. Standard Residential Elevator Sizes. Most home elevators have a cab depth of 36-60, width of 48-60, and height of at least 80. Some variation occurs based on architectural features, the layout of your home, and local, state and federal residential building codes.

What are the dimensions of a residential elevator shaft?

The standard dimensions for freight elevator shafts range from 10 feet by 10 feet to 12 feet by 12 feet or more. Residential elevator shaft sizes, on the other hand, are customized to meet the individual needs of the home. The typical dimensions range from 5 feet by 5 feet to 8 feet by 8 feet.

What is the standard opening of an elevator?

In compliance with ADA standards, the depth should have a minimum of 51 inches (1.30 m), width of 68 inches (1.73 m), and door width of 36 inches (. 91 m). The common elevator for office buildings are 6 wide by 5 deep (1.83 x 1.53 m). The doors of the elevator are typically 4 wide (1.22 m).

National Wheel-o-vator Destiny Residential Elevator Design Guide 2025

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