REDD Team’s metal wheelchair accessibility ramps are among the best-selling U.S. ramps used by institutions in various industries throughout the country. We understand that choosing a ramp that suits your specific needs can be challenging at times, and therefore, we offer our clients tips to facilitate the purchase process.
Measurements
ADA standards stipulate that any part of a “path of travel” with a slope greater than 1:20 (a vertical rise of one unit for every 20 units of horizontal travel) is considered to be a ramp (also called a handicap ramp).
Slope, Rise and Clear Width Requirements – Ramp runs must have a running slope no steeper than 1:12 to accommodate the widest range of users, except in existing buildings and facilities where there are space limitations. The cross slope must not exceed 1:48. Any changes in level aside from the running slope and the cross slope are not permitted. The maximum allowable rise is 30 inches and the minimum clear width is 36 inches (there are exceptions within employee work areas).
Landing Specifications – Ramps are required to have level landings at the tops and bottoms of each ramp run. The landing must also be as wide as the widest ramp run and have a minimum clear length of 60 inches. If the ramp direction changes between runs, there must be a minimum 60-inch square clear landing at the intersection. Landings subject to wet conditions must be designed to prevent the accumulation of water.
Handrail Requirements – Handicap ramps require handrails on both sides if the ramp run has a rise greater than 6 inches. They must be between 34 and 38 inches high and extend at least 12 inches from the end of the ramp to prevent wheelchair casters and crutch tips from slipping off the ramp surface. Handrails must not rotate within their fittings.
Wheelchair Ramp for Your Business
Installing a wheelchair ramp makes your business or industrial structure more accessible. However, there are many ramp types on the market, and it is essential to choose the one that suits your business best.
Wheelchair ramps should always be provided alongside main entrances and areas where the majority of people travel and conduct business. If a wheelchair-bound person is required to travel to the back of a building to use a ramp, the building owner will be in violation of the ADA because the goal of the law is to serve the disabled person and the non-disabled person equally.
REDD Team offers state-of-the-art, OSHA-compliant accessibility ramps. We aim to provide safe access and easy access into industrial or commercial buildings, and our ramps are slip and rust resistant and designed to last for many years. Are you looking for high-quality metal wheelchair accessibility ramps for your building? Please get in touch with us for a free quote.
