Portable buildings have become a common sight on modern campuses, job sites, and temporary facilities. They serve as classrooms, offices, and field trailers. However, no matter what their function, one thing is a must, they need to be safe with reliable access. Prefabricated aluminum ramps for portable buildings are one of the most practical solutions for accessibility because they install quickly, meet code requirements, and can be reused as layouts change.
Why Portable Buildings Need Prefabricated Ramps
Portable structures are meant to be flexible and mobile when necessary. They’re set up fast and often relocated rapidly when needs shift. Poured concrete or custom-built wood ramps don’t fit that same level of flexibility. They take too long to build, require ongoing upkeep, and often have to be demolished when the building moves which is a waste of time and materials, proving costly.
Prefabricated aluminum ramps by REDD Team solve that problem. They arrive as bolt-together kits with labeled parts which lets installers get the job done quickly. If the portable building relocates, the ramp system can be disassembled, moved, and reinstalled without wasted materials.
Meeting ADA and OSHA Requirements
Every building that serves the public must comply with accessibility rules, and portable structures are no exception. Aluminum ramp systems from REDD Team are engineered with the familiar geometry reviewers expect and demand:
- Running slope of 1:12 (8.33%) max
- Cross slope no steeper than 1:48
- Maximum rise of 30 inches before a landing
- 36 inches minimum clear width (with wider options available)
- Level landings at the top, bottom, and at direction changes
- Handrails required for runs with more than 6 inches of rise, plus edge protection at landings
For staff-only trailers and construction sites, OSHA rules apply. Prefabricated aluminum ramps can be configured for either framework, ensuring the correct rule set is applied to each entrance.
Built for Real-World Weather
Portable buildings are often set up outdoors on bare ground, gravel pads, or temporary foundations. They are at the mercy of Mother Nature. That means the ramps need to withstand rain, snow, and freeze-thaw cycles. Aluminum is naturally corrosion-resistant and doesn’t require the repainting or sealing that steel or wood have to undergo to remain viable.
On top of that, slip-resistant, self-draining decking helps shed water so footing stays predictable. For schools or clinics, where students and patients may use the ramp daily, this detail makes a huge difference for the safety of all users
Fast Installs, Minimal Disruption
Time is always tight when setting up portables. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a new classroom wing before the school year, a temporary office for a renovation project, or a construction trailer on a busy site, downtime isn’t an option because things have to remain open and usable. Prefabricated aluminum ramps install fast. In fact, they often take only a single day.
Because there’s no field welding required, crews can work with basic tools. Installations can happen overnight, over a weekend, or during short project windows, without disrupting classes, office hours, or jobsite operations.
A System That Moves With You
Perhaps the biggest advantage of prefabricated aluminum is reusability. Portable buildings are designed to be temporary, and access systems should be too.
With modular aluminum ramps, runs, landings, and rails can be disassembled and reassembled as needed.
An example is, if the threshold height changes, adjustable legs make the tuning simple. Or a cluster of classrooms or offices is rearranged, the same components can be reconfigured without starting from scratch.
Why REDD Team
REDD Team manufactures prefabricated aluminum ramps that are designed for performance and convenience which makes them perfect for portable buildings.
Each kit is engineered to meet ADA or OSHA requirements, shipped complete with all necessary hardware, and delivered with clear submittals that streamline review and inspection.
Our systems are used nationwide in schools, offices, municipal facilities, and job sites where speed, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable.
If you’re setting up a portable classroom, office trailer, or temporary facility, prefabricated aluminum ramps for portable buildings from REDD Team provide the safest and most cost-effective way to meet code and keep people moving. Call REDD Team at (800) 648-3696 or contact us online to request a layout and quote. We’ll help you design a system that installs fast, meets accessibility standards, and adapts when your site changes.