òVertical
platform lifts are restricted to a maximum vertical rise of 5
feet.
òTrue or False
ò The
lifting height of vertical platform lifts is regulated by ASME A17.1 Part 20 or by its replacement, ASME A18.1 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts.á The maximum lifting height permitted by these standards is 12 feet.á
However, many jurisdictions
permit vertical travel of up to 14 feet.á Accordingly, most manufacturers offer a full range of lifting heights up to 14 feet.