Limited Use/Limited Application Elevators

Symmetry LULA Elevators

Leading the industry in quality, style and design, the LULA elevator by Symmetry is engineered and designed for use in schools and other educational settings, churches, multi-family housing units, libraries and more.

The LULA elevator provides access for low occupancy / low rise commercial buildings where a traditional passenger elevator is not feasible or required by code. It is ideal for applications up to six stops and 25 feet (standard) or 40 feet (with approved variance) of travel.

All LULA elevators are limited by speed, travel and capacity in order to comply with ASME A17.1 Section 5.2 and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Your local authorities may have additional limits on these specifications.

Contact a local Symmetry LULA elevator dealer to discuss your needs!

Symmetry Limited use/Limited Application Elevator

The Elevation, limited use/limited application elevator, is designed to comply with ASME A17.1 Section 5.2 and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Symmetry LULA Elevator Difference

LULA elevator

Leading the industry in quality, style and design, the LULA elevator by Symmetry is engineered for use in homes, educational settings, churches, multi-family housing units, libraries, and other commercial facilities requiring the installation of an ADA-compliant low-rise elevator.

What is a LULA elevator?

LULA stands for Limited Use/Limited Application. A LULA lift elevator provides access for low occupancy / low rise commercial buildings where a traditional passenger elevator is not feasible or required by code. It is ideal for applications with up to six stops and 25 feet of travel. LULA elevators are designed to meet ADA requirements, making them practical solutions for public and residential settings. 

LULA elevator specifications

Symmetry LULA elevator specifications include the shallowest pit depth (13” pit) required in the industry. Combined with the shortest industry overhead (104”), this allows for the installation of the Symmetry LULA elevator in a wide range of locations with only minimal site modifications. A roped hydraulic drive system supports a rated capacity of 1,400 lbs.

Other LULA elevator specifications include:

  • Speed: 30 fpm

  • All lights are energy-saving LED, including COP and car lights

  • Directional indicators

  • Automatic self-leveling

  • Homing timer

  • Lifting height up to 25’0″

  • 3’0″ x 6’8″ automatic horizontally sliding doors

  • Two speed hoistway and car door with full-height light curtain 

  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

LULA elevators are highly customizable, allowing you to match the elevator’s appearance to its surroundings. 

ADA compliance

Speed, travel, and capacity for all LULA elevators must be limited in order to comply with ASME A17.1 Section 5.2 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). LULA elevators may have additional limits placed on them by local authorities. Professional elevator installation companies will be able to explain local code requirements. 

For more information on LULA elevators, explore the Symmetry design gallery. Additional information on LULA elevator specifications and design options can be found in the Symmetry LULA Elevator brochure.