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Commercial Stair Lifts and Building Codes

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Commercial stair lifts are sometimes used to improve accessibility in public or community spaces, especially where a full elevator installation isn’t practical and where ADA compliance is not required. Professionally installed on existing stair treads, these stair chair lifts allow individuals with limited mobility to ride up and down a staircase using a mounted chair.

Stair lifts can offer added convenience in certain settings. Places of worship, veterans’ organizations, fraternal orders, and other community service establishments are common examples. However, they aren’t appropriate for all commercial spaces, especially those subject to strict ADA or building code requirements. 

Let’s look at the benefits and limitations of commercial stair lifts to help you understand when they may be a viable solution and when a different option is needed.

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Home Elevator Troubleshooting Tips

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A home elevator is more than a convenience—it’s a statement of modern luxury and comfort. Enabling seamless travel between floors, with elegant design features and quiet operation, it’s easy to see why residential elevators are becoming a more common feature in many homes

But if your home elevator doesn’t seem to be working properly, that sense of ease can quickly turn into frustration. Fortunately, not every issue requires a service call. This quick guide to home elevator troubleshooting can help you identify and resolve common problems, so you can get back to enjoying the smooth, stress-free experience your elevator was built to deliver.

Important note: Home elevators are valuable convenience and safety-enhancing devices when installed and maintained properly. However, they can present safety hazards if not installed by trained professionals or when neglected for long periods of time. We always recommend you consult an experienced, local home elevator company if you have doubts about the condition or safety of your home elevator.

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Top 5 Pros and Cons of Buying an In-Home Dumbwaiter

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If you’re like many Arrow Lift clients, you’re looking for safer, easier ways to move yourself or your belongings throughout your home. Whether it’s groceries, laundry, or storage bins, getting items between floors can often be a hassle, or even a safety risk.

So what are your options? 

You may be familiar with stair lifts (the seat that travels along your stairs) or residential elevators. But there’s another option worth considering: the in-home dumbwaiter.

A dumbwaiter, also sometimes called a “dummy waiter,” is a compact, motorized lift that moves items—never people or pets—between floors. Below, we walk through the top five pros and cons to help you decide if a residential dumbwaiter is right for your home.

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How to Help People with Disabilities Access a Stage

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When the curtain rises—or the mic is turned on—everyone deserves their moment in the spotlight, regardless of their level of mobility. Yet for millions of Americans who use wheelchairs, walkers, or crutches, stages can become barriers rather than platforms for inclusion.

True accessibility isn’t just about code compliance. It’s about ensuring every speaker, performer, student, or honoree can participate with dignity and independence. From school auditoriums and community centers to concert halls, worship spaces, and event venues, stage accessibility is an important consideration. Today, vertical platform lifts (VPLs) have emerged as a gold standard for making raised platforms accessible. They offer safe and dignified access without compromising the structural integrity or functionality that architects, builders, and venue operators need.

Let’s take a peek behind the scenes at common solutions for stage access, and how VPLs are changing the experience of stages for everyone.

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