Properties around Alabama must have wheelchair ramps for accessibility purposes in accordance with Alabama Building Code 2021. The state has multiple rules for what should go into a ramp, and REDD Team is ready to work alongside all these points. You can consult us at REDD Team if you need an aluminum wheelchair ramp for your Alabama property.
How Alabama Law Sees Ramps
Alabama Building Code 2021 states that ramps are subject to accessibility standards similar to stairs. Ramps must be designed to handle wheelchair traffic and provide people with access to various entry points. If there’s a series of steps in an area, there should be a ramp next to it.
Many older properties will not have ramps because they were built before Alabama codes started requiring them. But REDD Team will help you with a thorough process where we can build a custom-designed ramp that can work in your space.
Ramps of Different Slopes
We can make ramps that adhere to Alabama’s standards for how steep a ramp can be. The maximum slope for a ramp in Alabama is 1:12, meaning the ramp can be twelve inches long for every inch of rise.
But there are also cases where older properties need to install ramps in slightly steeper areas. A 1:10 or 1:8 slope is accessible if the rise isn’t very high. A six-inch rise can use a 1:10 ramp, for example. This standard ensures you can get a new ramp for your property without having to go through excessive construction that might harm the rest of your space.
Following Other Standards
REDD Team will also work with other points for getting a new wheelchair ramp at your site. To start, we can develop ramps that go in different directions or need intermediate landings. You’ll require a landing at a point where the ramp changes direction or if the ramp has a run of 30 feet or greater. The landing must also be at least sixty inches long to ensure enough room for a wheelchair user to turn if necessary.
Handrails are also necessary for all open sides of the ramp, while a smaller rail can also be added onto the side of a wall if applicable. There should also be about two inches between the wall and the gripping surface of the rail. We can design these rails and keep them consistent throughout the entire ramp.
The landings at the top and bottom of the ramp must also be at least 60 inches long, which is necessary for allowing simple entrance and exit points. The rails should also go on parts of the sides of those landings, and everything must also be as wide as the rest of the ramp. Having these landings is a common-sense solution for improving accessibility, which is why we ensure every ramp we develop comes with these landings.
The challenge of finding an aluminum wheelchair ramp won’t be tough when you ask us at REDD Team for assistance. We’re ready to help your Alabama property find a quality ramp that meets Alabama codes while fitting in with your space, no matter how old it might be. You can ask us for help through our website or by phone at 800-648-3696, so reach out to us today for assistance.
