The North Carolina State Building Code has many rules for schools to follow when building wheelchair ramps. Schools will require these ramps to help people get around campus. Our workers at REDD Team understand that all states have distinct rules for how these ramps should work. The good news is that we recognize what you’ll require in your modular aluminum wheelchair ramps for schools in North Carolina and can build your ramp based on those rules.
How Does the Slope Work?
We can build new ramps for your school regardless of whether it’s a new construction property or a preexisting site. North Carolina standards say that a ramp can have a slope of 1:12 at the most.
A slope of 1:8 can be accepted if you’re in a preexisting site where you can’t alter the overall layout to prepare a 1:12 ramp. But these steep slopes will be best if the rise is less than six inches.
The goal for the slope is to be as flat as possible. You’ll still need to consider the space restrictions in your area, so you might have to get the slope somewhere else to 1:12. But try and keep it near 1:15 if possible, if only to make the ramp easier for people to use, especially when it comes to manually-powered wheelchairs.
How Wide Is the Ramp?
North Carolina uses a 36-inch-wide standard for wheelchair ramp preparation. This width makes it easy for an average wheelchair to pass while providing enough clearance.
You can also prepare a 60-inch width if you plan a ramp that can handle two wheelchairs at a time. The width should be enough for most situations. You can ask us at the REDD Team about how we can prepare a ramp like this today.
How Long Will Your Ramp Be?
Let us at REDD Team know how long your ramp should be, and we’ll plan it well. North Carolina law states that your ramp can be up to 30 feet long in a single run. You can design a ramp with a turning point in the middle to lead to another run if necessary, but you’ll require enough room to get it ready. You’ll also need a 60-inch landing at the spot where the turn occurs. The 60-inch space allows access while providing room for a wheelchair to turn on or off the spot.
In addition, you’ll need landings of at least 60 inches each at the top and bottom. These landings will add more space you must reserve for your ramp. These landings should also be about 36 inches wide. You can plan your ramp design based on how long it will be and other factors, and we’ll build a new ramp for you based on those needs you hold.
You can ask us at REDD Team about getting modular aluminum wheelchair ramps for schools in North Carolina ready today. We are flexible in getting a ramp ready for your space. Call 800-648-3696 to schedule a consultation, or visit our website to discover more about how we can serve your needs when getting a ramp ready.