Is a pit needed when installing a vertical platform lift in a hoistway?
A pit may or may not be used for this installation. If a pit is not used, the unit will be above the floor on the lower level landing. It will be therefore necessary to make the landing flush so a person in a wheelchair can access the stop. This is accomplished by using a stationary ramp outside the hoistway. Esthetically, this does not look good but is a less expensive solution to having a pit. Manufacturers specify the pit depth for each product they build.
