Aluminum wheelchair ramps are essential for properties throughout the state of New York. You can get ramps ready for everything from entry points to your property to spaces where there are stairs indoors. REDD Team is here to help you get new ramps for your property while following the necessary standards for getting your ramp ready.
Why We Use Aluminum
We use American-made aluminum materials for all our wheelchair ramps at REDD Team. We use aluminum because it is easier to shape and prepare into different layouts for every property that requires help.
Aluminum is lightweight so that we can prepare it for installation in less time. Aluminum can also handle more weight than most other metals, so it will be suitable for managing wheelchairs that might weigh hundreds of pounds each.
Aluminum is also a metal that can last longer. This compound will not corrode or rust, plus it can resist rainfall well. The body also won’t warp from intense weather conditions, a point that is particularly valuable for the winter season in New York.
Where Can You Use a Ramp?
You can use a ramp anywhere on a property where someone who requires mobility help needs it. A ramp can work alongside a staircase or another spot where there’s a substantial rise. You can also use ramps around the curbs to your property or at the entry and exit parts of your space. Any space in your property where there’s a slight rise or shift in height will benefit from a ramp.
What Are New York’s Ramp Rules?
The New York State Department of Health has multiple rules for how you can produce a wheelchair ramp in the state. We can help you create a new ramp that adheres to all these state rules.
Here are a few rules to follow when getting a new ramp ready at your space:
- The ramp has to be at least 36 inches wide.
- The slope for the ramp can be up to 1:12. The lowest acceptable slope for a ramp can be 1:20.
- A passing space that is 60 inches by 60 inches in size should appear every 200 feet on a ramp.
- Any space where a 180-degree turn is necessary on the ramp should feature a landing that is 60 inches on each side.
- The level change at the top and bottom of the ramp must be less than half an inch. Any level changes from a quarter to half an inch in height must be beveled at a 1:12 ratio.
- Handrails are necessary for a ramp if it is longer than six feet. The handrails must be 34 to 38 inches above the walking surface.
These rules are necessary to provide a fair spot for allowing wheelchair users to go around your space. You can get ramps ready to help people move about a spot without obstructions, but make sure whatever you build complies with state rules for getting ramps ready.
Ask us at REDD Team for help if you’re looking to build a compliant aluminum wheelchair ramp for your property in New York. We are available online, plus you can call us at (800) 648-3696 to schedule an appointment for help. We can check on your current property and identify an opportunity for getting a ramp ready that works for your space.
