When Is a Stretcher Lift Required?

International Building Code (IBC) section 3002.4 requires at least one elevator to accommodate an open ambulance stretcher if the building has four or more stories. This ensures emergency personnel can safely and efficiently evacuate passengers in medical emergencies.

What is a stretcher lift?

A stretcher lift comes with extra advantages over the standard DDA lift. ... This means having two sets of cabin doors on each side of the lift, rather than one, for floors with alternating entry sides. Many businesses can benefit from larger stretcher lifts but the most popular are: Hospitals. Aged Care Facilities.

How Big Should an elevator be to accommodate a stretcher?

The medical emergency service elevator shall accommodate the loading and transport of an ambulance gurney or stretcher [maximum size 24 inches by 84 inches (610 mm by 2134 mm) with not less than 5-inch (127 mm) radius corners] in the horizontal position.