Section 405 of the North Carolina Accessibility Code 2003 has rules for North Carolina properties to use when building wheelchair ramps. Ramps are necessary to ensure people who use wheelchairs can access public places. Your North Carolina building will require ramps, and you’ll need to get something new built if your property doesn’t have ramps. REDD Team will be there for your property’s needs by helping you design and build a new ramp you can install at your space.
Following the Rules
There are multiple rules to follow when getting a new ramp installed in North Carolina. The state requires buildings to follow these points:
- The maximum slope for a ramp can be 1:12.
- For cases where there isn’t enough room for a 1:12 slope ramp, the ramp can be slightly steeper. A 1:10 slope is permitted for ramps with a maximum rise of six inches, while a 1:8 slope works for ramps three inches in rise or less.
- A 1:48 cross slope is suitable for the width of the ramp.
- A 36-inch width is necessary for all ramps in North Carolina. The width is measured from the end of one handrail to the other.
- A ramp can have a rise of up to 30 inches. An intermediate landing midway through the ramp is necessary if the rise is any higher.
- A standard intermediate landing will be at least 60 inches long and as wide as the rest of the ramp.
- An intermediate landing is also needed if the ramp changes direction. The landing will be at least 60 inches on each side, providing enough room for a turn.
- Edge protection features are necessary for the bottom parts of the ramp. The barrier should keep any four-inch item from passing through the spot.
- All ramps must be placed in spots where doors will not interfere with them. There should be at least 22 inches of space between the landing on the top or bottom of a ramp and the opening radius of a nearby door.
These rules for a ramp are thorough, but our workers at REDD Team understand what it takes to create a ramp that fits these standards. We can work with your specific ramp area and find a solution that works for you.
Where Can You Place Your Ramps?
You can get a ramp ready in one of many spots around your property in North Carolina. The most common space for a ramp is an entry point into a building. You can also add a ramp around any small rise inside your property, including spaces where there are one or two steps in a spot.
You can get a wheelchair ramp installed either over an existing step or next door to that step. REDD Team will prefabricate all the parts of your ramp, so you will be ready to install the ramp yourself without struggle.
REDD Team is ready to help you find a plan to get aluminum wheelchair ramps for your North Carolina property. We’ll build a ramp that fits your space while staying within state guidelines. We are open online and by phone at 800-648-3696, so consult us for help getting new ramps for your site.
