Panel discusses high U.S. elevator costs, code and market changes that could lower barriers to accessible housing
An informational hearing before the Senate Committee on Housing and Development examined how elevator costs, code requirements and market structure affect the supply of accessible multifamily and low-rise housing. Experts and advocates said U.S. elevator installation and maintenance costs are several times higher than in Western Europe and cited
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Lawmakers heard an informational briefing on Aug. 30 about how the cost and regulation of residential elevators affect housing accessibility and the feasibility of building low-rise multifamily housing with elevators.
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