Properties around Tennessee will require wheelchair ramps, but they won’t require just any ramp. A space will need a ramp that adheres to the state’s Department of Commerce and Insurance standards to ensure people can safely access properties. REDD Team recognizes these guidelines and can help you build a new wheelchair ramp based on those points.
We are the best choice for aluminum wheelchair ramp manufacturers Tennessee properties can trust. We respect your unique needs for a ramp and will help you plan a setup that fits your space while meeting state standards.
Different Widths
One rule used throughout Tennessee entails how the width of a ramp will vary depending on whether the ramp is indoors or outdoors. A typical ramp must be at least 36 inches wide, but an exterior ramp will require a width of 48 inches. The width is measured from the inside end of one handrail to the end of the other rail. REDD Team can prepare a ramp that is wide enough for your space regardless of whether it’s indoors or outdoors.
Proper Lengths
The length of your ramp is vital to consider, especially since there’s a limit to how steep the ramp can be. The maximum slope for a ramp is 1:12, meaning the slope can be 12 inches long for every inch of rise.
Tennessee law states that a ramp can rise up to 30 inches without requiring an intermediate landing. That means if you have a 1:12 ramp that rises 30 inches, the ramp can be 360 inches long before it needs a new landing.
An intermediate landing at the midway point of the ramp is necessary if a higher rise is required. The landing should be at least 60 inches long. Similar landings are also needed at spaces where the ramp direction changes.
Planning Suitable Landings
Not all aluminum wheelchair ramps in Tennessee require intermediate landings, but they all will require landings on the top and bottom parts. These landings will provide a space where a wheelchair can enter and exit the ramp without obstruction.
These top and bottom landings must be as wide as the rest of the ramp and at least 60 inches long. There should also be about two feet of space between the end of the landing and the opening radius of any doors near the landing. REDD Team can build and place a ramp based on those needs for landings.
Are Rails Necessary?
You’ll also require rails for your ramp if the rise is at least six inches high. REDD Team can build a ramp with matching handrails that keep users stable while meeting Tennessee sizing standards. We’ll ensure the ramp meets its width standards even after you get the rails added to the sides.
The top part of the handrail must be about 34 to 38 inches over the surface. There should be a 12-inch extension on the top and bottom parts of the rail to provide a direction for where the person should go.
You can reach us at REDD Team if you require help getting a new ramp ready at your space in Tennessee. We are available online for service, plus you can call us at 800-648-3696 for more details on what we can do for you.