Today’s office buildings need to be fully accessible to everyone, including those with physical disabilities. Office wheelchair access ramps should be made available in various spots where there’s a space with a high enough rise. Even if the rise only entails one step, you’ll still require a ramp to improve how well people can go in and out of a space.
Some office buildings don’t have ramps, as they might have been built before local codes required them to have those ramps. You’ll need to get new ramps for your office to ensure you meet all local building codes. REDD Team can help you build new office ramps for any spot in your building.
Where Will You Place a Ramp?
You can get your office wheelchair access ramp placed anywhere you need it. The most common site for a ramp is outside the office building. You can install a ramp to go next to or over a traditional walkway. The ramp can be as long or high as necessary, although anything too long will require additional intermediate landings in the middle.
You can also add a ramp to any indoor spot that could use one. For example, a space where there’s a single step leading to a spot could have a small ramp there.
How Do You Design the Ramp?
The design for your ramp should be planned based on the space you have for it and whatever building codes apply in your area. In most situations, a ramp will require handrails and guard plates on the sides. Shorter ramps with minimal rises won’t require them, but they could still appear as a precaution.
The ramp will need to go somewhere where there’s a sizeable space for a landing. A landing of a few feet in length should appear on each end. The landing will provide room for a wheelchair to get on and off the ramp, especially if that chair is coming out of a doorway. Keeping the ramp in an accessible spot while also providing an open area where a wheelchair won’t bump into a door is necessary.
REDD Team can discuss how you can get a ramp ready for any situation. The design you’ll use can be thorough and more detailed than you realize, but you’ll find our work can make a positive impact on how you’re getting a ramp ready.
What Does the Ramp Feature?
Your ramp will include not only rails and guard plates but also a surface that is easy for people to use. The surface will include a non-slip body that can grip wheels and other items that go over it, reducing the risk of harm.
Additional vents can also appear around the ramp body. These vents are necessary for keeping moisture and other items from building around the surface.
REDD Team will help you with whatever office wheelchair access ramps you need to get installed at your workplace. We’re available by phone at 800-648-3696, plus you can contact our website for more info on how we can serve you. Your workplace will benefit from these access ramps, especially if your space is out of code and requires these items.
