Schools in Jefferson County, KY, must comply with ADA standards to ensure all employees, students, and visitors can access their locations. Whether for the entrance to a school building or a small stairwell, you’ll require a ramp that fits your space well. REDD Team understands the rules for getting a building access ramp for your Jefferson County school and can help you plan a ramp that fits your space.
A Safe Surface
The first part of getting an ADA-compliant ramp ready involves watching how the surface works. The surface should be easy for a wheelchair to grip without risking slipping. We can plan a ramp with a grooved surface that helps encourage traction while reducing the risk of slippage.
At REDD Team, we prioritize safety. That’s why we use aluminum materials for all our ADA-compliant building ramps. Aluminum, known for its durability and resistance to weather conditions, ensures your ramp stays functional for years. Its non-slip surface, designed to maintain traction and reduce the risk of slippage, guarantees the safety of everyone using the ramp.
Aluminum is especially great for both indoor and outdoor use. Since it can resist many conditions, it will continue to work for years. We will ensure that when building your ramp, we plan a setup that fits your space.
A Proper Size
The next aspect of planning a ramp involves ensuring it is sized well. Kentucky commonwealth law states that a ramp must be at least 32 inches wide. All landings at the top and bottom of the ramp and any landings in the middle must also be at least as wide as whatever the widest part of the ramp is. REDD Team can design your ramp to meet this standard, although getting a wider ramp when possible is ideal to ensure more people can safely use it.
How Is the Ramp Arranged?
At REDD Team, we understand that every space is unique. That’s why we offer a variety of ramp arrangements, including those with turns. Turns are not only necessary in cases where the ramp has a rise of more than 30 inches but can also be used in cases where space is limited, giving you the flexibility to design a ramp that best suits your needs.
We can prepare a ramp with a landing in the midway part or at any spot where a turn is necessary. When there’s a turn, the ramp landing will need to be at least 60 inches long on each side. If the landing is on a straight, the landing must still be 60 inches long and as wide as the broadest part of the ramp. The sizing is necessary to ensure a good rest space midway through the ramp.
Planning an ADA-compliant building access ramp for a Jefferson County, KY, school may seem complex, but with the right guidance, it can be a straightforward process. At REDD Team, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Simply let us know your ramp requirements, and we’ll design a solution that meets your needs. You can schedule a visit with us online or call 800-648-3696 for more details on how we can assist you.
