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Currently, ensuring accessibility in existing buildings is not only a legal requirement but also a social responsibility. Public and private buildings must be prepared to accommodate all individuals, regardless of their physical conditions. In this context, having an accessible elevator becomes essential to ensure the right to mobility on equal terms.
Vertical accessibility is, in many cases, the factor that determines whether a person can access a space, participate in an activity, or develop autonomously within an environment. Beyond eliminating physical barriers, it’s about creating conditions that allow people with disabilities to move safely, comfortably, and without relying on others. An accessible elevator plays a key role in this regard, especially in multi-level buildings or those with high user traffic.
However, it’s not enough to have a vertical mobility system installed: for it to be truly considered accessible, it must meet a series of technical and functional characteristics that guarantee universal usability.
Key aspects of an accessible elevator: Technical characteristics
Having an accessible elevator goes beyond installing a platform that includes all possible adaptations to be used by anyone. It requires comprehensive planning, considering from the design stage all the necessary conditions for any user to use it without difficulties. To achieve this, it’s essential to pay attention to a series of technical aspects that ensure its inclusive and effective operation, such as:
- Cabin and door dimensions: An accessible elevator must have a cabin at least 1 meter wide by 1.25 meters deep, allowing frontal access with a wheelchair. For comfort and if accessed with a companion, it’s recommended that the cabin be 1.10 meters wide by 1.40 meters deep.
- Clear passage width and floor leveling at the landing: To ensure accessibility, doors must offer a minimum clear width of 80 centimeters, although ideally reaching 90 centimeters to facilitate comfortable and unobstructed access. Additionally, the cabin floor must be perfectly leveled with the landing floor, avoiding any unevenness that hinders entry.
- Accessible control panels: Interior and exterior buttons must be located at a height between 90 and 110 centimeters, facilitating use for people with wheelchairs or reduced mobility. They must also incorporate Braille and raised numerals for people with visual impairments.
- Visual and acoustic signaling: The cabin must have clear visual indicators informing about the floor and direction of movement. On each floor, it’s essential to have an acoustic system announcing the floor number, facilitating orientation for people with visual or hearing disabilities.
- Ergonomic interior handrails: Every accessible elevator must have handrails installed at a height between 85 and 90 centimeters, providing support and stability during the journey.
- Adapted waiting and closing times: Doors must open and close automatically, with sufficient time for people with reduced mobility to enter or exit without haste or obstacles.
- Accessible communication system: It’s essential to have a bidirectional communication system accessible to any user, especially in case of emergency.
- Uniform and glare-free lighting: To enhance visibility and improve the user experience, the cabin must have homogeneous lighting, without dark areas or excessive glare. Additionally, it’s essential to avoid reflections on surfaces like mirrors or control panels, which could cause confusion or discomfort.
- Non-slip and obstacle-free floor: The elevator floor must be smooth and non-slip, offering safety during movement and reducing the risk of falls or trips.
What benefits does an accessible elevator offer?
- Improves autonomy and quality of life: Incorporating accessible elevators in public and private buildings allows users with reduced mobility to move from one place to another without difficulty, comfortably and safely.
- Facilitates access for the elderly: Especially useful for those pushing strollers, whether shopping carts, baby strollers, or personal use, this type of system allows access and movement without the need to lift weights, overcome steps, or perform complex maneuvers.
- Increases property value: Adapting the elevator to be accessible increases the building’s added value, making it more attractive both in the real estate market and for potential tenants or buyers.
- Regulatory compliance: An accessible elevator complies with the safety and accessibility regulations established at national and European levels, including the Technical Building Code (CTE DB-SUA), the UNE-EN 81-70 standard, the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Royal Legislative Decree 1/2013), as well as the recent Royal Decree 355/2024, which regulates the basic conditions of accessibility and non-discrimination for access and use of goods and services available to the public, including built environments. It establishes that elevators must be designed and updated to ensure that people can access spaces, including fully accessible systems for all individuals, especially those with disabilities or reduced mobility.
- Reduces accident risks: Elevators designed with accessibility criteria decrease the likelihood of falls, trips, and other incidents in the building. This is because they eliminate physical barriers, ensure proper leveling between the cabin floor and the landing, and have safety elements like non-slip floors, handrails, and clear signage.
- Optimizes building use for all user profiles: All individuals, regardless of their abilities or limitations, can use the vertical mobility system comfortably and autonomously.
- Contributes to a more inclusive and equitable environment: By ensuring that an elevator is accessible, equality of opportunity is promoted, and exclusion due to architectural barriers is avoided.
Make your building accessible to everyone with Aszende
You’re probably wondering how to improve a building’s accessibility by installing or adapting an accessible elevator. At Aszende, a leading company with over 45 years of experience in the Spanish market, we have the technical knowledge necessary to offer personalized solutions tailored to the specific needs of each property and user.
- We work with the highest quality standards.
- We accompany you throughout the process, from the initial diagnosis to the commissioning and maintenance of the elevator, facilitating the transformation of your building into an inclusive and comfortable space for everyone.
- We operate under current regulations, ensuring safe and fully accessible installations.
Contact Aszende and discover how we can help you have an accessible elevator that guarantees the safety and accessibility of all people.
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