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Community Unites to Install Elevator for Injured Soldier
Elevator-industry members come together to install a home elevator for a U.S. veteran. In 2006, Staff Sergeant Dan Barnes was on his second tour of duty in Iraq with the 5th Engineer Battalion from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The battalion was tasked with route clearance, which involved clearing roads of potential dangers. On September […]
U.S. DOJ Adopts New ADA Accessibility Standards
[…] of Housing and Urban Development, the fourth federal agency regulated by the ABA, has yet to adopt the ABA Accessibility Guidelines. The ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines are the product of a Federal Advisory Committee that was appointed by the U.S. Access Board in the mid 1990s. This advisory committee recommended changes to the existing ADA […]
New Technology and the Performance-Based Code – Part V Inspections and Tests
In this installment of the on going series, the role and responsibilities of inspectors is discussed.
Hotel Intercontinental
[…] system: variable-frequency drive with a programmable logic controller Travel: 51.5 in. Speed: c.10 fpm Capacity: 750 lbs. Configuration: Two stops, straight through Phone: T1250 by Vandalism Proof Products, distributed by Janus Elevator Products Credits Developer: Tishman Hotel & Realty LP Architect: Gensler Architects Engineering: Stantec Consulting General Contractor: John Civetta and Sons, Inc. Lift […]
Accessibility with Dignity
[…] experienced accessibility contractor committed to the service of the equipment it sells. A good contractor will make sure the end user does not get stuck with a product of inferior quality from a manufacturer that does not stand behind its equipment or just makes equipment at very low cost with low performance. Unlike a […]
LU/LA Elevators
[…] Reference should be made by the architect/specifier to the actual building code legislated by the AHJ. The equipment should also be tested and inspected prior to use. Product usage demonstrations should be provided to ensure owners and operators have a clear understanding of all the features and operation. Any areas affected by the installation […]
DomusLift® Launches “Made in Italy in Indian Homes”
[…] DomusLift brand in his address, Italian Ambassador Giacomo Sanfelice di Monteforte said, “The elevators we are talking about are an example of the excellence of the Italian products and a new, unique concept of customized luxury lifts.” He also marked the growing international presence of IGV in foreign markets: “IGV has proved to compete […]
Variable-Frequency Drive Systems for Hydraulic Elevators
[…] ♦ Load-dependent speed reduction Driven by a global discussion about energy efficiency, some providers of hydraulic drives have tackled this issue by bringing variable-frequency drives into their product range. These are presented as the perfect solution to the energy-conscious customer. Taking a closer look, the technically literate and critical observer will notice considerable differences […]
Maspero Elevatori
[…] both in Italy, the British Museum in London and the new Qatar National Library, as well as other luxury penthouse projects from Singapore to Santiago, Chile. Maspero’s production is certified according to the latest European regulations (European Lift Directive 95/16 CE and pr EN 81.22 for inclined lifts) and capable of meeting international and […]
Callidus Group
[…] a slogan that seems to suit Holland’s Callidus Group. Owned by Theo Holtrop and Feitze Veenstra, Callidus is a technical project agency specializing in the design and production of advanced custom-designed mechatronical systems suitable for maritime and industrial applications. In addition, the company focuses on dynamic engineering. Its goal is to provide complete solutions […]