Public buildings with entry points creating a wheelchair barrier of more than half an inch will require access ramps. Public access ramps to buildings allow people who use said wheelchairs to enter a building. REDD Team understands the importance of these ramps and will help you plan a ramp that works for your space.
But to make these ramps work, you must review how to prepare them. REDD Team can work around any points you have surrounding your ramps. We make aluminum ramps for every customer’s specific needs. We also build these ramps here in the United States and will deliver everything necessary for installation to your site.
Prevent the Accumulation of Water
The first consideration to see involves how your ramp can stay dry. While a public access ramp can go anywhere outside a property, the risk of rain falling on it can be sizeable. The ramp should have enough cross slope to keep water from accumulating on the surface. Additional openings can appear on the sides to allow the ramp to drain, keeping water from pooling up.
This point is essential for all ramps but especially critical for uncovered spaces. These spots include places near modular buildings or older structures where such canopies might not be readily available. A suitable ramp can provide enough protection for wheelchair users from potential slips.
Review the Slope
Another feature to consider is the slope. The slope can influence how much space the ramp takes up. A ramp with a flatter slope takes up more space, but it’s also easier for people to use.
A 1:12 slope is the most you can use for a ramp while maintaining ADA standards. A 1:8 slope can work if the rise is three inches, or a 1:10 slope can fit for a six-inch rise, but those rules are only for cases where space is limited. You can measure your ramp space needs and ask us at REDD Team for further help getting it ready.
Get a Sizeable Landing
You’ll require a 60-inch landing at the top and bottom parts of your ramp, so keep that in mind when getting your ramp ready. The ramp should be planned with enough room around the landing to make it easy to use. You don’t want your ramp to get in the way of other public access points because you didn’t plan the landings well.
Your landings also have to be placed well around spots with a door. You don’t want a door to interfere with the landing as it opens, so placing the landing at the right spot is necessary for improving how well you’re
Ask us at REDD Team about how you can get public access ramps to buildings for your use. The options for getting a ramp ready are plentiful, and we’re ready to help you install a ramp at any site where you need it. You can reach us online or by phone at 800-648-3696 for more info on our work or to schedule a service appointment. We are available to help you find the right plans for a ramp that will fit your building while being easy to use and support.
