You can use modular buildings in many places for different situations. You can get a building at a construction site and use it for an office. A modular building could also work at a school if you require additional classrooms due to increased enrollment. Whatever the case, REDD Team will assist you in getting a new ramp or stairway ready to help people access your spot.
You can’t just have any stairs or ramps at your site, as you’ve got many rules to consider. Your stairs or ramp must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards and local codes in your state or city. These rules can be complicated and often complex, but REDD Team is ready to help.
Here are some points we use when getting compliant access features for modular properties.
Consider the Height of a Building
The first thing to do when getting compliant access spots for a modular building involves the general height of that structure. Most modular buildings have a small foundation that requires the entry point to be a few feet off the ground. A 36-inch standard applies to most buildings, although that number can vary by case.
You’ll require steps or ramps high enough to get to the door. You’ll need a design for a ramp that includes a landing in the middle. The landing can appear either midway through or at a point where the ramp direction changes.
How Is the Landing Designed?
The landing on the top part of the steps is vital to access to a modular building. The landing will go outside the door, providing a safe transfer spot between the building and the steps or ramp.
The size of your landing should be at least 60 inches on each side. The sizing is suitable for most wheelchairs but appropriate for anyone trying to reach the steps. The user won’t be immediately surrounded by steps, reducing the risk of a fall or trip.
How Are the Rails Designed?
The access design should also include guardrails and handrails. REDD Team can design rails that meet the ADA standard of about 34 to 38 inches off the ground.
Handrails are needed for the sides of a ramp or the steps. The guardrails around the top landing should use the same standards as the other rails.
Don’t Forget a Safe Surface
The last point for creating a compliant access point is to provide a safe surface that is easy for people to go up and down. We use aluminum materials for our steps and ramps at REDD Team, as aluminum is easy to prepare and shape, including grooves and other anti-slip surfaces. We can also provide vents around your design to create a safe spot where water won’t build up, which is necessary for outdoor buildings.
Modular buildings are helpful for many situations, so having suitable access points that are easy for people to reach is a necessity. REDD Team can serve your needs when getting access spots ready for these mobile structures. We’re available online and by phone at 800-648-3696, so ask how we can help you with your site today.
