§ 407-161. Requirements for Power Lifts.

Every power lift used on an accessible vehicle must have the following characteristics:

(a)

A skid resistant platform surface;

(b)

The sides of the platform fitted with guards that extend the full length on each side and are of sufficient height to prevent a wheelchair from rolling off the platform during vertical operation of the lift;

(c)

A retractable lip on the outer edge of the platform of sufficient height to prevent a wheelchair from rolling off the platform during vertical operation of the lift;

(d)

Secured by means other than a support or lug in the door while the vehicle is operated on a highway;

(e)

Capable of raising and lowering a minimum weight of 275 kilograms/606 pounds;

(f)

A handrail on the lift;

(g)

A manual backup pump that must be incorporated with the lift;

(h)

An electrical automatic circuit breaker to isolate the hoist electrical system from the Vehicle's electrical system to reduce the likelihood of fire; and

(i)

Hoist controls mounted inside the accessible vehicle in a position accessible to the passenger system, must incorporate an isolation switch to avoid inadvertent operation of the hoist.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 160-2018, § 1, eff. July 20, 2018)