College life doesn’t slow down for construction. Move-in, midterms, game days, theater runs, commencements and more happen. In fact, there’s something going on just about every day of the calendar at a college campus. That’s why OSHA & ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps for college campuses need to be installed quickly, read cleanly to reviewers, and feel safe underfoot for students, faculty, visitors, and facilities crews. Those are the criteria that REDD Team designs for every day.
Why Campuses Need Two Rule Sets
Colleges are mini thriving cities. One door may serve the public and must follow ADA/IBC/ICC A117.1; the next may be staff-only and fall under OSHA walking-working-surface rules. We configure each location to the correct standard so you’re never over- or under-building:
- ADA public routes: Gentle 1:12 running slope, low cross-slope, 30″ max rise per run, level landings, continuous handrails where required, and edge protection.
- OSHA staff/service routes: Safe stair/ramp pitch, uniform treads where stairs are used, compliant guard/handrail strength, and stable, slip-resistant walking surfaces.
Built for the Pace of Campus Operations
Residence halls can’t close during move-in. Arena doors still have to handle the game-day surge. Our aluminum systems ship as labeled, bolt-together kits that are easy to assemble. There is no field welding at the entry, only requiring minimal barricades, and standardized hardware. Most installs can be carried out during nights, weekends, holidays, breaks, or short outage windows, which keeps foot traffic flowing while the work gets done.
Safer Footing in Real Weather
Campus experiences everything such as rain, spilled coffee, and a thousand pairs of shoes an hour. We pair structural aluminum with slip-resistant, self-draining decking that moves water off the walking surface and away from thresholds.
One Coordinated Look Across Campus
An accessible route relies on ramps, not stairs. However,most campuses still need companion code stairs for general circulation and OSHA stairs for rooftops and mechanical platforms. Because REDD Team manufactures the full family of aluminum access products, the profiles and finishes match. Your access package looks intentional, not pieced together.
Low Maintenance by Design
Aluminum forms a protective oxide layer, so there’s no rust cycle and no paint needed to maintain its appearance.
Routine aluminum care is simple: keep surfaces clean, clear snow with a non-metal edge, and avoid harsh residues. Over time, that’s fewer work orders and a lower total cost of ownership.
What You’ll Get From REDD Team
- Reviewer-friendly submittals calling out slope, landings, widths, rail heights/returns, edge protection, drainage, and anchorage. Also you’ll receive OSHA notes where they apply.
- Prefabricated speed with labeled parts and repeatable connections so there is absolutely no hot work at entrances.
- Slip-resistant, self-draining surfaces that handle campus weather and heavy use with ease.
- Modularity for phased renovations, event surges, and swing spaces.
Quick Start Checklist
Share a few essentials with us and we’ll return a clean, buildable plan:
- Finished floor height and approximate grade
- Door swing/hinge side and nearby obstructions
- Desired clear width and approach direction
- Photos of the landing area and drainage path
- Which doors are ADA public access vs. OSHA staff/service
Ready to simplify access across residence halls, academic buildings, arenas, and labs with OSHA & ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps for college campuses? Call REDD Team at (800) 648-3696 or contact us online for a site-specific layout and quote. We’ll turn your measurements into a ramp and platform package that installs fast, passes review, and works on day one.