Ignored disabled man builds his own damn elevator

The council should approve it otherwise part of some regulation (code?); it's 'illegal' and the apartment can not be sold (council just won't allow sale). This mean the person needs to pay for council-approved inspectors, lawyers, etc.<p>/Had unfortunate experience with getting a house and finding 'illegal' additions

While that is unspeakably cool, I am somewhat disheartened by the number of commenters there saying it's "destruction of property", a hazard to others, etc.

Lots more information in this link: <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2017367/Disabled-Dmitry-Bibikow-builds-DIY-chairlift-waiting-SIX-years-council-install-lift.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2017367/Disabled-Dmi...</a>

Having to wait six years for a solution is ridiculous. In the same situation, I probably would've just moved out.

Looks like a garage-style 2D hoist. If I lived anywhere near Russia, I would bring him a couple relays and an RF remote so that he could run it himself.

I'm not in a wheelchair but I do have a disability. I'm also terrified of heights. There is no freakin' way I could be lifted up on the outside of a building like that.<p>Twelve thumbs down to the lame folks who failed to install an elevator. Props to this guy.

A friend of mine used to say i live in a building for disabled people. This is because my building has ONLY ramps and no stairs, also very handy for taking the bike.<p>Since the public space in the building is open, no windows :) the rain also wipes the floor clean.

I think his best bet for keeping it is probably to keep it quiet.

Looks so dangerous to me.