Two Vertical Platform Lifts Win Project Of The Month September!

The second VPL is for a County Courthouse in Virginia. The old courthouse was built in the late 1800’s after the original burned down in December of 1864. The courthouse has seen some upgrades and additions over the years. As the region has grown, there has come the need for major expansion and renovation. The project would include the addition of a parking garage, sally port, and an entire new floor added atop the existing facility, indeed a major undertaking. The existing elevators, added during a previous renovation would be insufficient.

There was a slight catch… the courthouse needed to remain operational as much as possible. Meaning the courthouse needed to remain accessible. This is where the forward thinking and planning came in to play. The planners decided on a strategically placed lift, near one of the old elevators. We coordinated with the general contractor, specified, and installed a lift to meet the need.

This exterior VPL, serves three landings, 2 front and 1 rear. This lift is also chain hydraulic drive with auxiliary battery-powered operation. All three landings feature full height, 42-inch wide, powered doors with laminated, ANSI Z97.1 etched safety glass panels. All fixtures are illuminated upgrade, the hall stations are remote surface mount. The car is equipped with a fold down seat and courtesy lighting. Full height enclosure has a slanted steel roof and ventilation system. The color is Garaventa’s standard Silver Moon.

The lift provides the necessary accessibility and allows the courthouse to continue operation during this current major expansion and renovation project.