| Choosing VRC's vs. Elevators for Expansion: |
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Description |
VRC |
Elevator |
Advantage |
| Total Cost of Ownership |
Much Lower |
Higher than a VRC |
VRC |
| Installation Time |
Typically 1-5 days |
7-10 days (or more) |
VRC |
| Installation Costs |
Much Lower |
Higher |
VRC |
| State Permits & Licensing |
Simpler |
More complex |
VRC |
| Cab Sizes/Capacity |
Larger |
Smaller & More Costly |
VRC |
| Operation |
Intuitive Control with Key Lock and Status Lights |
Familiar Up and Down Push Button Controls |
EQUAL |
| Equipment Construction |
Rugged (Industrial Grade) |
Lighter (designed to move personnel) |
VRC |
| Equipment Room/Penthouse |
Not required |
Required |
VRC |
| Telephone & Alarm System |
Not required |
Required |
VRC |
| Operator Controls |
Robust/Industrial Design (lower cost) |
Complex/Expensive |
VRC |
| Car-top Controls |
Not required |
Required |
VRC |
| Over-speed Governor |
Not required |
Required |
VRC |
| Power Consumption |
Lower |
Higher |
VRC |
| Required Maintenance |
Lower (routine maintenance only) |
Higher (costly maintenance contract required) |
VRC |
| Fire-Rated Shaft-way |
May be required |
Required (with load bearing walls) |
VRC |
| Shaft-way Lighting, Electrical Outlet, & Sprinkler System |
Not required |
Required |
VRC |
| 4 ft. Pit/Sump |
Not required |
Required |
VRC |
| Annual State Inspection |
Typically not required |
Required |
VRC |
