Michigan has specific rules for wheelchair ramps based on the 2015 Michigan Building Code. Section 1012 includes many standards for ramps, including how they are to be designed and measured. The rules are thorough, but our experts at REDD Team are ready to abide by them. Based on state rules, we can plan new modular aluminum wheelchair ramps for schools in Michigan.
How Big Is Your Ramp?
The 2015 Michigan Building Code will require your school to have a ramp that meets all size minimums:
- The ramp should have a width of 36 inches between the handrails.
- The headroom above the ramp should be at least 80 inches.
- The width of the ramp should be consistent throughout the entire body.
- Projections into the ramp and landing area are not allowed. These projections include doors that open into the ramp. In cases where a door cannot be avoided near the landing, the door should not reduce the landing width to anything under 42 inches when open.
Your school will need enough room to prepare one of these ramps. You might need to arrange your plans for a ramp based on the targeted space, although it won’t be hard to make it work if you know what fits. You can ask us at the REDD Team about how we can plan a ramp that fits your space.
Working Within Other Rules
One point you’ll appreciate about our work at REDD Team is that we’re here to help you plan ramps that meet local and national standards. Each state has distinct rules for ramps for schools, and Michigan is no different.
Our workers have studied and analyzed building codes for all states and metropolitan areas. Everyone who works on your ramp will ensure everything you receive meets Michigan’s rules for ramps, including these points:
- Working with a maximum 1:12 slope for ramps used as a means of egress or 1:8 for other pedestrian ramps
- In cases where the rise is too high, multiple runs and intermediate landings are necessary, as is keeping each run’s rise 30 inches or less.
- Preparing proper landings at both ends must be 60 inches long.
- Handrails on both sides for when the rise is over six inches; these rails will be 34 to 38 inches high in accordance with Section 1014
- Guards for the sides to keep things from falling off the ramp
You’ll need to plan your ramp design based on all these factors, although it should be easy for most school operators in Michigan to meet these standards. It’s often best to have something slightly larger than the state’s minimums, although we can work with the minimums if space in your school is at a premium.
The rules for getting a ramp ready for your Michigan school are thorough, but REDD Team will be there to cover all of them. Our modular aluminum wheelchair ramps for schools in Michigan will cover all state rules for design and construction. We will make these ramps based on your specific standards so long as they meet all regulations. You can ask us for assistance in getting a ramp ready by visiting our website or calling us at 800-648-3696 for more info on how we can serve you.