The New York City Department of Buildings has devised various standards for making buildings accessible through the 2022 NYC Building Code. Chapter 11 of the Building Code mainly focuses on accessibility. The code states that all buildings must be designed to meet modern accessibility standards. Older buildings made before the 2022 code will require alterations to meet these points. REDD Team, with its extensive experience and expertise in ADA compliance, can help property owners around the city get new ADA-compliant access systems ready.
Creating Accessible Routes
Part of getting an ADA-compliant access system ready for a building in NYC involves ensuring all paths are open and accessible for everyone to use. Many things can be prepared, including new entry point ramps and other ramps in spaces where stairs are already present. All entrances must be carefully labeled while offering enough clearance at the top and bottom.
We can plan a route for your NYC building based on its location and whatever open spots are available. Our team can design new ramps and other features based on these points:
- How high the route will go; the slope or angle for the ramp or steps will vary surrounding how much space is available
- The length of the route
- Whether there are any directional changes in a spot
- How many people are expected to use the route; extra-wide spaces can work in some situations
- Any surroundings next to the top and bottom landings
What Will We Include In Our Access Systems?
In addition to planning safe and sound access routes, we’ll also provide the necessary materials for making everything work. Our experts at REDD Team will create new steps or ramps with aluminum materials. These materials are not only durable and can handle immense amounts of weight, but they also last for years in even the roughest NYC weather conditions. Aluminum can also resist various impacts, ensuring your access point is vandal-proof, providing you with a long-lasting and low-maintenance solution.
Our access designs will include many features:
- We’ll establish handrails or guardrails on the sides. The heights of these rails will vary depending on whether it’s a ramp or a flat platform, but we’ll ensure the rails are planned correctly.
- Small risers will appear on the ends of our ramps or platforms to keep items in their places.
- Vents and other openings can be added for outside access points to keep rain and other items from building up.
- All landings can be installed on hard or soft surfaces. They feature smooth transition points that will not tear up carpet or natural ground surface.
As for the installation, we pre-fabricate all items here in the United States and can deliver directly to your site. The lightweight aluminum design makes it easy to tote and move items in the right spots.
Ask us at REDD Team for help getting ADA-compliant access systems ready for your NYC building. We can produce new steps, ramps, and other features to help your location comply with NYC Building Code standards. To start the process, you can visit us online or call us at 800-648-3696 to learn more about our services and schedule a consultation. During the consultation, our team will assess your needs, discuss potential solutions, and provide a detailed plan of action to help you with your access features.
