REDD Team can provide you with a product that meets your exact Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) wheelchair ramp specifications. We have more done this for clients across the United States for more than 25 years. As a result, you can be confident that we will provide you with the right product the first time – one that will deliver years of reliable performance. All of our ramps are not only ADA compliant, but also compliant with all other building codes and accessibility mandates.

The U.S. Congress passed the ADA in 1991 in order to provide Americans with equal access to public buildings. This was a landmark piece of legislation that made life easier for millions of people. REDD Team professionals are true ADA experts. We know exactly what kind of ramp you need in order to be in total compliance. We’ll work closely with you to provide you with a ramp to your specific requirements.

A Closer Look at ADA Ramp Requirements

The ADA can seem like an encyclopedia, there are so many rules to follow. When it comes to ramps, we take the responsibility of knowing the ADA in and out off of your plate. Here are a few of the ADA requirements as they pertain to ramps. The building codes of your city and county may be different, so make sure you talk to the proper authorities so we can build a ramp that will meet all guidelines.

  • Slope/Rise/Clear – The run of a ramp must create no more than a 1:12 slope. This basically means that for every inch a ramp rises off of the ground, you will need 12 inches of run. The reason is that the crafters of ADA legislation wanted to make it as easy as possible for wheelchair users to be able to access a building
  • Landing specs – The top and bottom of each ramp has to have a perfectly level landing. It has to be as wide as the widest portion of the ramp, and be at least 5 feet long. There are some instances where a ramp will have to change directions in between runs. When this is the case, the ADA mandates a 60-inch landing at each direction change. The landings must also be made in a manner that resists water accumulation.
  • Handrails – Ramps must have strong, sturdy handrails on each side if it has more than a 6-inch rise. The handrails have to be between 34 and 38 inches high, and that have to run at least a foot from the end of the ramp. This is so the tips of crutches and the casters of wheelchairs won’t accidentally slip off of the surface of the ramp.
  • Placement – Ramps must be located near all areas where the majority of visitors enter and exit a public business. If, for any reason, someone in a wheelchair has to go to the back of the building to find a ramp, that owner of that building will face penalties for violating the ADA.

Want More Information?

As you can see, REDD Team knows all about ADA wheelchair ramp specifications. We would love the opportunity to tell you about our ramps and other accessibility system components. For more information, use our convenient online form or give us a call at 800-648-3696.