All schools in Gwinnett County, Georgia, are subject to the Georgia Accessibility Code when producing ADA compliant building access ramps. REDD Team is available to create new building access ramps for schools in Gwinnett County that will meet the state’s standards.
The Georgia Accessibility Code states that ramps are critical for schools where lifts or elevators are not available. The ramps must also be arranged in spaces where they are easy for people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids to access as necessary.
Slope Plans
The Georgia Accessibility Code defines a ramp as a portion of an accessible route with a slope greater than 1:20. But the code requests that a building uses the least possible slope for each ramp.
The maximum slope should be 1:12, but a slope from 1:16 to 1:20 is ideal. A slope can be steeper than 1:12 in cases where the construction or design of a building makes it impossible to create a 1:12 ramp.
A steeper slope is suitable for cases where the rise is very short. The slope can be up to 1:8 if the rise is 3 inches, or it can be 1:10 if the rise is 6 inches.
The cross slope must also not be any steeper than 1:50.
Width Points
The state also requires ramps to be at least 36 inches wide. A wider ramp at around 60 inches is ideal for cases where two people might use the ramp at once.
For cases where a landing appears midway through the ramp, the landing must be as wide as the widest part of the ramp run.
Landings
Landings are necessary on the top and bottom parts of the ramp to allow wheelchair users to easily reach or exit the ramp without obstruction.
A ramp run can have a maximum rise of 30 inches. For cases where a ramp has a higher rise, a landing will be necessary for the middle part.
In addition to being as wide as the widest part of the run, the landing must also have a length of at least 60 inches.
The landing must be 60 inches on all sides if the ramp has a turn. The sizing is necessary for allowing a clear turning radius.
Curb Protection
All Gwinnett County ramps require a curb protection setup that is at least 2 inches high on the sides. The protection is necessary to keep wheelchairs from slipping off a surface.
Handrail Rules
A ramp with a rise of 6 inches or greater or a run of at least 72 inches should have handrails on the sides. There should be at least 1.5 inches of space between the handrail and the wall it attaches to. The top part of the handrail must also be from 34 to 38 inches high.
You can consult us at REDD Team if you require assistance building a new access ramp for your Gwinnett County, Georgia, school. REDD Team will help you create a new ramp that fits Georgia Accessibility Code standards. Contact us at (800) 648-3696 or visit our website to learn more about how we can serve your needs with a ramp that fits your space.
