Bruno Platform Lifts
Often called vertical platform lifts (VPL), porch lifts, or wheelchair lifts, Bruno platform lifts are a safe, space-efficient, and dependable home accessibility solution giving mobility scooter and powerchair users direct vertical access past entryway steps, porches, and decks across Greater Vancouver.
Move Beyond the Steps
Reliable all-weather vertical accessibility engineered for porches, decks, and home entryways
Two Bruno series
Bruno manufactures two primary residential vertical platform lift models: the VPL-3100 Series and the VPL-3200 Series. Both provide dependable, code-compliant vertical access to entryways, porches, and decks. During your free in-home assessment, Home2stay inspects your site conditions, foundation, and travel height to confirm which series best suits your home layout.
VPL-3100 Series
A dedicated residential vertical platform lift designed for smooth, quiet, and reliable entryway or deck access. Engineered for indoor or outdoor applications with code-compliant safety features.
- 750 lb (340 kg) lift capacity
- All-weather durability for outdoor porch and deck installs
- 2-Year Limited Warranty from Bruno
- Low-threshold ramp barrier & top landing gate integration
VPL-3200 Series
A robust residential vertical platform lift engineered to deliver lasting dependability and smooth ride quality across extended travel configurations for porches, multi-level decks, and entryway landings.
- 750 lb (340 kg) lift capacity
- Available in travel heights up to 14 feet
- 2-Year Limited Warranty from Bruno
- Obstruction safety sensors & multiple entry/exit configurations
Unsure which series fits your entryway?
Home2stay's factory-trained team measures your stairs, approach landing, and power proximity during the free in-home assessment to confirm the exact series and platform orientation.
Platform Lift – Highlights
Every Bruno vertical platform lift is built with essential engineering features that prioritize user confidence, smooth motion, and continuous protection in any outdoor or indoor environment.
Low-Threshold Entry
A gently sloping folding ramp provides an easy roll-on threshold for scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers. As the lift begins to rise, the ramp automatically folds upward into a rigid safety barrier.
All-Weather Durability
Engineered with marine-grade electrical enclosures, weather-resistant coatings, and durable materials that withstand wet West Coast winters, heavy rain, and direct sun year after year.
Integrated Safety Sensor
A sensitive bottom obstruction sensor pan under the entire platform detects objects, pets, or debris in the downward path and halts travel instantly to prevent pinch or crushing hazards.
Space-Saving Design
Occupies a compact vertical footprint compared to long ramp switchbacks, leaving your walkway, driveway, and landscaping unobstructed while delivering effortless porch access.
Platform Lift – Options
Tailor your vertical platform lift to your specific mobility equipment and household needs. Bruno offers dedicated gates, automated door operators, and landing stations to make everyday use effortless.
Landing Gate
A code-compliant top landing gate prevents falls when the platform is at the lower level. It unlocks only when the lift reaches the top landing securely.
Landing Call/Send Station
Weather-protected exterior key or push-button stations allow riders or family members to call the lift to their landing level from above or below.
Platform Gate
An optional gate mounted directly on the lift platform provides an additional barrier and physical sense of enclosure as the platform travels.
Platform Gate Operator
Automates opening and closing of the platform-mounted gate so users can enter or exit without having to reach or manually push the gate.
Power Assisted Operator
Motorized gate assist provides hands-free accessibility for riders with limited grip strength or upper-body mobility, opening smoothly upon arrival.
How a platform lift works
Operating a Bruno platform lift is straightforward and intuitive. Functioning like a dedicated personal vertical elevator, it safely moves riders and heavy mobility devices from ground level to porch or deck height.
Roll on at ground level
The low-threshold approach ramp rests flat on the ground pad. The user rolls directly onto the spacious non-skid platform in a wheelchair, powerchair, or mobility scooter.
Smooth push-button travel
As the lift begins to rise, the entry ramp automatically folds upward to create a rigid safety barrier. With constant-pressure control, the lift glides smoothly and quietly up the tower track.
Exit safely at the top landing
Once the platform reaches the top landing level, the top landing gate safely unlocks. The rider pushes open the gate (or uses an automated power operator) and rolls onto the deck or porch. To travel back down, simply reverse the process.
Safety features to expect
Ensure that any vertical platform lift you install in your home includes essential, code-mandated safety features designed to prevent falls, roll-offs, and pinch hazards.
Barrier that folds up
When a user rolls onto the Bruno platform lift and presses the button to engage vertical travel, the access ramp automatically folds upward. This forms a rigid safety barrier preventing the mobility device from rolling backward during ascent.
Top landing gate
At the upper deck or porch landing, a dedicated safety gate or door prevents anyone from stepping or falling off the edge when the platform lift is resting at the lower level. It mechanically and electrically interlocks so it cannot open until the lift is safely docked.
Obstruction safety sensors
An obstruction safety sensor pan located under the underside of the platform gently halts travel if it encounters any object, child's toy, or pet. This is vital to eliminate crushing hazards beneath the platform as it descends.
Installation and site preparation
Although a residential vertical platform lift (VPL) is a freestanding piece of equipment, site preparation may be needed before the installation process can begin. Home2stay coordinates all site details so your installation runs smoothly and safely.
Home2stay Professional Coordination
We handle site measurements, pad specifications, and permit requirements across Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, and all Metro regions.
Concrete pad
A platform lift must rest on a stable concrete foundation. A concrete pad of proper depth and dimensions may need to be poured prior to lift anchoring.
Approach path
A smooth, level walkway or sidewalk leading up to the lower landing pad may need to be added or adjusted to provide an appropriate barrier-free approach path for mobility scooters or powerchairs.
Nearby electricity
A dedicated electrical power supply must be available nearby to either power the lift directly (AC) or feed the continuous battery charger (DC). All electrical work is completed by licensed Red Seal tradespeople.
Hoistway only for basement or second-storey travel
Most outdoor porch lift site preparation is minor and open. However, if a vertical wheelchair lift is being used indoors to travel between floor levels (such as a basement or upper floor), building code requires it to travel within an enclosed architectural hoistway or shaftway.
AC or battery power
There are two ways in which a Bruno vertical platform lift can be powered: standard household current (AC) or battery power (DC). We help you choose the best system based on your home and climate needs.
Household Current (AC)
The most common method of providing power to a home platform lift (porch lift) is plugging into a standard household outlet via an exterior code-compliant connection.
- No batteries to maintain or replace in the future
- Lower total long-term maintenance requirements
- Consistent performance plugged into regular residential power
Battery Power (DC)
Battery-powered platform lifts are considered a safer and more reliable solution since the lift continues to operate smoothly even during unexpected municipal electrical outages.
- Operates even if household or neighborhood power is disrupted
- Under normal use, batteries last for several days during a blackout
- Batteries generally last several years under regular home care
Platform lift vs ramp
When evaluating entryway accessibility for mobility devices, homeowners often weigh wheelchair ramps against vertical platform lifts. Here is how code requirements, space limits, and costs compare.
Access Ramps: Long Runways
By code, ramps require approximately 1 foot of ramp length for every 1 inch of vertical rise (1:12 slope). For example:
Long runway ramp systems can take up significant yard space, obscure exterior architecture, and require substantial physical effort for manual wheelchair pushers.
Bruno VPL: Space-Efficient & Cost-Effective
A vertical platform lift rises straight up in a compact footprint, eliminating sprawling ramp switchbacks while offering substantial advantages over full residential elevators:
- Compact Footprint:Takes only a few square feet next to your porch stairs, keeping walkways and gardens clear.
- More Cost-Efficient Than an Elevator:Significantly less structural disruption and cost than building a full through-floor residential elevator.
- Clean Architectural Profile:Blends neatly alongside your home deck or entry landing with high curb appeal.
- Effortless Vertical Transit:750 lb capacity effortlessly carries heavy powerchairs without physical incline pushing.
Platform Lift – Product Details
Learn more about the Bruno Platform Lift by reading the official Canadian digital brochure and reviewing the manufacturer warranty terms.
Book a free in-home platform lift assessment
Find out how a Bruno vertical platform lift can restore effortless access to your porch, deck, or home entryway. Home2stay inspects your site, explains series and power options, and provides a clear quote with no obligation.