There are many rules for getting ADA-compliant building access ramps ready for schools in Cobb County. The Georgia Accessibility Code covers many of these points, while the Cobb County Development Standards entail similar rules. These terms are often complicated for school operators in Cobb County to figure out, but they must follow all these rules to ensure their campuses are fully accessible. REDD Team can help your Cobb County school plan ADA-compliant building access ramps that meet all Georgia and Cobb County standards for use.
What Spaces Need Ramps?
Any surface where the change in level is more than half an inch or 13 mm will require a ramp. Anything shorter can be beveled, but the slope must not be any greater than 1:2.
What Are the Size Guidelines?
You’ll need to review different ramp sizes for all parts of your Cobb County school. REDD Team will create new ramps for your school based on Georgia and Cobb County guidelines. Here are a few of the rules we will support:
- All ramps must be at least 36 inches wide. The width is measured from the end of one of the handrails to the other end.
- The maximum slope can be 1:12, meaning that there will be twelve inches of ramp for every inch in rise.
- Handrails will be necessary for ramps that are either greater than 72 inches long or have a rise of over six inches. The handrails must also be 34 to 38 inches above the walking surface.
- At the top and bottom of the ramp, a turning radius of 60 inches is necessary. The radius must allow a wheelchair user a clear path to turn and adjust their position.
Some exceptions can be made, including situations where the rise is less than six inches. The REDD Team can discuss these points with you to help you plan a suitable height.
Sizing Your Ramp
The size standards for your ramps are important, but you also have to consider how you’re placing the ramp. A ramp can only have a rise of up to 30 inches.
For cases with a rise of more than 30 inches, you’ll need a landing in the middle. The landing can be a flat surface in the middle of the ramp, and it should remain at least 60 inches long and as wide as the broadest part of your ramp.
The landings at the top and bottom must also be at least 60 inches long each. This sizing point will fit alongside the turning radius standard. All landings should also be as wide as the broadest part of your ramp, and don’t forget to look at any doors or other openings that might appear nearby. REDD Team can check your location needs and determine how your landings will be designed based on what’s open and how easy it is for people to reach certain spots.
The terms for getting an ADA-compliant building access ramp for your Cobb County school are extensive, but you can trust us at REDD Team when searching for a plan that fits your school. For details on how we can serve you, you can reach us online or by phone at 800-648-3696.
