Car lifting storage systems can save businesses from overcrowding lots and structures by stacking cars vertically. This means these stack parking systems have unique height requirements that traditional lots and garages may not be familiar with. If you’re interested in implementing a car lift in your garage or facility, here is what to know about garage height requirements for this type of technology.
Type of Garage
Car lift sizing will usually depend on the type of garage. For example, some of the largest automated parking garages in the world span dozens of stories to accommodate their storage equipment. Typically, mixed-use spaces feature larger ceilings, which means they are prime locations for stack parking technology.
The best time to select your type of car lift is during the initial building design and planning phase. This ensures your building will match the dimensions your ideal lift requires. However, if you’re upgrading to an automated system in a pre-existing garage or structure, you can also choose your lift based on your building’s dimensions.
Type of Car Lift
There are many distinct types of car lifts that correspond to buildings and structures with all kinds of height requirements. For example, some businesses, such as manufacturers and mechanics, use single-car lifts in a typical garage space. However, if you’re looking for optimal vehicle storage options for your parking structure or mixed-use space, you’ll need a larger automated lift. For example, Harding Steel offers 3-car hoists and quad-lift systems that can triple the number of parking spaces your business offers. Quad lift systems can require around 30 feet of clearance for installation and car storage, so be sure to consider your space before selecting your lift. Even triple-car lifts require 23 feet of clearance for safe parking.
Common Applications for Car Lifts
Some of the most common applications for car lifts are large-scale businesses, shopping centers, and facilities such as hospitals, travel centers, and more. These businesses and facilities attract many people every day, which requires large-scale parking solutions. Many have attached parking structures with high ceilings that can accommodate 3-car hoists and more. This is why you’ll see more and more of these businesses implementing automated parking solutions.
These are some of the basics and what you should know about garage height requirements for car lifts. Before selecting the stack parking model for your business, be sure to measure your facility and select a system that will fit your height requirements. At Harding Steel, we provide height listings for all our models. Browse our selection of 3-car hoists and other various parking solutions today.