ASME A18.1-2020 (Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts)

The ASME A18.1-2020 Safety Standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the design, construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of platform lifts and stairway chairlifts. This essential standard covers inclined and vertical platform lifts as well as inclined stairway chairlifts designed for mobility-impaired individuals, primarily for residential use. By establishing best-practice requirements across all phases of the product lifecycle, this standard helps ensure safe transportation and protects public safety. Ideal for manufacturers, installers, inspectors, and facility managers working with accessibility equipment.