A broad category covering all elevator types designed for private homes, apartments, and multi-family residential buildings.
Full Definition
A residential elevator encompasses hydraulic, traction (geared and gearless), pneumatic/vacuum, and platform lift types intended for residential environments. Load capacities range from 150 kg (compact home lifts) to 630 kg (apartment building elevators). Standards vary by jurisdiction: EN 81-41 covers limited-use limited-application (LULA) elevators in Europe; EN 81-20/50 applies to standard installations; ASME A17.1 governs North American installations. EN 81-70 mandates accessibility requirements including minimum cabin dimensions of 1,100 × 1,400 mm.
