Commercial Mobility Solutions
Explore how commercial mobility solutions like pool lifts, ramps, vertical platform lifts, and automatic door openers create inclusive environments.
Imagine planning a family trip, only to find that steps at the entrance of the hotel or a heavy door prevent you from being able to walk inside. Perhaps you solve this first challenge only to discover the pool doesn’t have an accessible lift, and the elevator in the building is out of service. For individuals with mobility issues, these challenges are an everyday concern. From traveling and vacations to ordinary day-to-day business, accessibility is vital. Beyond the ADA compliance regulations, creating spaces that are inclusive for all transforms any business into a place where everyone feels welcome.
That’s why we offer commercial mobility solutions tailored to businesses such as hotels, public pools, spas, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, condos, and more. These solutions ensure that guests and patrons with mobility challenges can fully access and enjoy your facilities. Whether you manage a hotel, spa, school, community center, or other establishment, implementing mobility solutions can make a significant difference. Simple upgrades can lead to lasting change, fostering inclusivity and enhancing the experience for your entire community.
Keep reading to learn how we can help you take the next step toward accessibility.
Overview of Commercial Mobility Solutions
Mobility challenges affect individuals of all ages and can stem from a variety of factors. Accessibility enhancement and mobility solution products are designed to improve the quality of life for all patrons while ensuring safety and compliance. Key products that make access possible in these facilities include:
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Pool Lifts
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Ramps
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Vertical Platform Lifts (VPLs)
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Automatic Door Openers
1. Pool Lifts
A pool lift is a mechanical device designed to assist individuals with safely entering and exiting a pool or spa. Typically, they feature a platform seat that lowers and raises into and out of the water, making the pool accessible to them regardless of mobility challenges. To meet ADA compliance, commercial settings must have a fixed, meaning permanently installed pool lift that is easily operated by the individual using the control panel or a remote.
2. Ramps
Ramps allow for smooth, step-free access for wheelchair users, walkers, and individuals with limited mobility. According to ADA guidelines, ramps must be a 1:12 ratio, meaning that for every 12 inches at the base of the ramp, the height must increase by 1 inch. This is equivalent to an 8.33% slope and is not limited to entrances and exits.
Ramps are also a way to ensure accessibility for outdoor areas, sidewalks, parking lots, and any space that has a threshold or transition. Commercial mobility solutions can provide a ramp for every situation including threshold and shower ramps, ensuring safety and inclusivity for everyone.
3. Vertical Platform Lifts (VPLs)
Sometimes called a ‘wheelchair lift’, VPLs are a motorized platform that raises vertically to assist individuals in scooters, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids. VPLs offer a motorized solution for overcoming elevation changes when installing an elevator may not be feasible.
4. Automatic Door Openers
Using motion sensors, push buttons, or remote control, automatic door openers are designed to facilitate hands-free exit and entry. Often, these mobility solutions are installed at the entrances of buildings and in restrooms to meet ADA requirements and increase the ease of access. Taking the place of heavy doors that can be difficult to open for many, automatic door openers ensure every individual can access commercial buildings.
How to Choose The Right Commercial Mobility Solution
When it comes to selecting which commercial mobility solutions are right for your facility, a few things come into consideration. Although ensuring the facility is ADA-compliant is at the top of the list, other factors are important to think about.
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Assessing Your Facility’s Needs: To find out which solutions would work best, begin with an assessment. Consider identifying high-traffic areas and complete a mobility accessibility audit.
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Customization Options: Working with the right commercial mobility solutions specialists matters. Experienced mobility specialists can provide tailored products to suit the needs of your facility whether that means new installations or modifications for existing doors, sidewalks, etc.
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Scalability: The purpose of your facility, whether a community center or a hotel is a critical factor to think about. Consider future accessibility needs when choosing the perfect mobility solutions to ensure inclusivity is always a top priority, no matter how much growth occurs in the coming years.
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Installation: When installing any type of mobility solution, it’s important the provider you choose maintains up-to-date licensing. Equipment must be installed correctly in order for it to function safely.
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Permitting: In many cases, the addition of a mobility solution in a commercial facility may require specific permits from the state or local government. Choose a provider that can offer this service for you and then rest assured the job is completed correctly and there won’t be any surprises down the road.
Why Accessibility Matters in Commercial Spaces
An extremely common misconception about mobility challenges is that they only impact a few, specific individuals. However, mobility challenges can impact everyone from an individual who uses a wheelchair to a young family that must access a space with a stroller. While the ADA regulations are in place for every commercial building and business and failing to comply can have critical consequences, accessibility matters beyond the legality. Creating a space that is open, approachable, and available to all ensures safety for everyone from the manager and employees to visitors. It solidifies a reputation that will last for generations of community engagement, care, and inclusivity.
Commercial Mobility Solutions in South Florida
Whether you’re looking to increase the accessibility of an existing commercial facility or planning to build a brand-new one, the task of finding the right commercial mobility solution supplier is one less thing you should have to worry about. At Advanced Mobility Inc., we offer a wide variety of commercial mobility solutions from platform lifts and ramps to pool lifts, automatic door openers, and customizable modifications.
With over 20 years of localized experience, we’re moving you forward, no matter where you’re going. We offer expert installation, an in-house General Contractor, and a Professional Engineer to assist you with design, permitting, and safety you can count on.
Contact us and let’s get started on your tailored commercial mobility solution today.