The Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA states that ramps for schools are necessary to allow students, faculty members, and others on campus that requires mobility help to move around the building. REDD Team can assist you in producing new ADA ramps that work for your school building. Our experts can manufacture new ramps that ensure everyone is able to move about on campus.
ADA ramps are necessary for ensuring an inclusive school environment. You’ll need to ensure everyone who needs a wheelchair ramp will have access to one. But it’s also critical to see that a ramp can meet ADA standards, as a proper ramp will provide a safer approach that works well for everyone who needs to use a ramp.
Where Can You Place Ramps at Schools?
There are various spaces where you can place your ramps within your school building:
- Curb ramps are necessary for outside various entry points for your school.
- Curbs can also work next to spaces where stairs are located. A curb is more effective than having a mechanical lift that might not always work and could take a while to maintain.
- Ramps are especially important for mobile classroom buildings. A ramp can go next to the stairway leading to one of these spots.
You can get ramps in all these places, so take note of how your school operates and where you’ll require these ramps. The intention is to have a ramp alongside any spot where steps may be present.
What ADA Rules Are There For Ramps?
Ramps at schools are subject to a few ADA rules:
- The ramp must be at least 36 inches wide between the handrails. The width is enough for a typical wheelchair.
- The rise can be up to 30 inches on a single run.
- The slope should be 1:12 or less, meaning that there’s one foot of elevation change for every twelve feet.
- The landings on the top and bottom parts should be long enough to accommodate a wheelchair entering or exiting the ramp. The landing should be at least 36 inches long from the entry or exit point.
- You can also add side flares to the sides of the ramp if the space is wide enough. Side flares create a border for the ramp that prevents tripping.
- For situations where a ramp is near a door, the ramp’s entry or exit point should be at least 20 inches away from the swing radius for the door. The spacing is enough to allow the wheelchair to move by without obstructing the door.
Our manufacturers at REDD Team can help you prepare new ramps that meet the necessary standards for work based on ADA guidelines. The standards for managing a quality ramp are extensive, and our team will help in figuring out what will work.
ADA ramps are critical for schools, so you’ll need to find the right team to help you produce ramps that fit a space. Our experts at REDD Team will be there to help you create new ramps that fit your space. You can reach us at (800) 648-3696 or visit our website to learn more about our service and how we can help you with your unique ADA ramp needs.
