Temporary classrooms are a fact of life for many school districts. Look at any modern campus and you’ll see just how popular modular classrooms have become. It doesn’t matter whether they’re installed during a renovation, added to handle enrollment growth, or set up as swing space, these portable structures still need to meet stringent accessibility codes. Modular wheelchair ramp systems for temporary classrooms make that possible without slowing down the school’s schedule or disrupting the staff or students during the school day.
Why Modular Matters
Temporary classrooms are, by definition, not permanent. They are made to be moved around the campus as needed to meet the needs of the school staff, and students, especially during times of rapid growth. That means the access solutions should be just as adaptable. Modular ramps are built from prefabricated aluminum components that bolt together quickly, with no welding or poured concrete required.
The modular wheelchair ramps are virtually effortless to move. When the classroom cluster moves, or when it’s no longer needed, the ramp can be disassembled and reinstalled elsewhere.
For schools, that flexibility is critical. Budgets are tight, schedules are tighter, and having a reusable ramp system saves both time and money across multiple projects. The ramps can be moved when needed even during classroom hours.
Meeting ADA Standards from Day One
Even if the classroom is labeled “temporary,” accessibility requirements aren’t. Students, staff, and visitors still need a route that passes ADA inspection when moving to and around the modular classrooms.. Modular aluminum ramps are designed to meet those requirements right out of the box. REDD Team offers prefabricated aluminum ramps that meet ADA requirements.
- Slope: Maximum 1:12 (8.33%)
- Cross slope: Maximum 1:48
- Rise per run: 30 inches max before a landing is required
- Clear width: At least 36 inches between handrails
- Landings: Level at the top, bottom, and at turns, with enough space for maneuvering
- Handrails: Continuous and graspable, required on both sides when the rise exceeds 6 inches
- Edge protection: Provided at runs and landings for added safety
By starting with these stringent ADA details already engineered into the modular wheelchair ramp system, schools avoid delays at plan review and inspection.
Safe in Everyday Use
Schools want visitors, staff and students to be safe when moving between classrooms and around the campus. Remember that temporary doesn’t mean flimsy when it comes to a classroom. Students use these classrooms daily, often carrying backpacks, pushing carts, or moving in groups between bells.
Modular aluminum ramps hold up to heavy traffic, and the slip-resistant, self-draining decking provides safe footing in all conditions whether rain, snow, or ice.
One huge perk about aluminum modular wheelchair ramps, is that unlike steel, aluminum won’t rust, and unlike wood, it won’t splinter or rot.
Fast Installs with Minimal Disruption
One of the biggest challenges schools face is timing. Schools run on a very set schedule. Work usually has to happen during evenings, weekends, holidays, or summer breaks. Prefabricated modular ramps are designed with that in mind.
All of the components for the modular ramp system arrive labeled, hardware is standardized, and everything bolts together quickly. Crews can often complete an installation in just a couple of days, which means classrooms open on time without extending the construction window.
A System That Grows With Your Campus
Enrollment numbers fluctuate from semester to semester and even year to year. To meet those growth changes, campus layouts change. With modular systems, the same ramp can be relocated, extended, or reconfigured to fit new thresholds and entrances.
Adjustable legs make it easy to tune heights on uneven ground, and platforms can be added or shifted as clusters of classrooms expand. For administrators, that means fewer surprises and no need to start over every time the site plan evolves by growing or contracting.
Temporary classrooms are meant to solve space problems that schools face, not create access problems. With modular wheelchair ramp systems for temporary classrooms, schools get a safe, ADA-compliant solution that installs quickly, adapts to changing needs, and lasts for years of service. Call REDD Team at (800) 648-3696 or contact us online to request a site-specific layout and quote. We’ll help you design a modular ramp system that keeps your classrooms accessible and your schedule on track.