Ventura’s schools run on tight schedules with buses and pickups. They have even tighter construction windows, which is why stairs, ramps and accessibility systems for school buildings in Ventura, California need to be installed fast, pass review cleanly, and hold up to daily use. Not to mention they have to remain functional and looking good even when exposed to the whims of Mother Nature such as ocean air, morning fog, and rain.
REDD Team designs with prefabricated aluminum assemblies that read right to plan reviewers and feel safe underfoot for students, staff, and families.
Built to California’s Playbook (and Ventura’s Reality)
California is more prescriptive than the federal minimums when it comes to requirements for schools. K–12 projects run through DSA. We design to the geometry reviewers expect so submittals are straightforward and inspections are predictable:
- Ramps: 1:12 max running slope, 1:48 max cross-slope, and 48″ minimum clear width for ramp runs (stricter than the ADA’s 36″).
- Landings: Level and detailed to shed water—60″ minimum at top and intermediate landings; bottom landings extend 72″ minimum. Turning landings provide a 60″ × 72″ clear box in the direction of downward travel.
- Handrails & Edge Protection: Continuous, graspable rails on both sides where rise exceeds 6″, correct heights/returns, and edge protection at runs and landings.
- Doors at Landings: Coordinate swing and hardware so clearances remain; keep encroachments in check and landing dimensions workable for real-world maneuvering.
Safer Footing, Fewer Cones
Ventura’s coastal climate brings morning moisture and occasional downpours which all go hand-in-hand to create slippery surfaces. Our aluminum decking uses slip-resistant, self-draining profiles that move water off the walking surface and away from thresholds. The result: fewer “caution” cones, less puddling at the door, a safer surface for everyone, and steadier footing for small shoes, instrument carts, and mobility devices.
Prefabricated to Fit School Calendars
Prefabricated means the following perks:
- No sparks at the entry.
- No welding around students.
REDD Team ships ramps, stairs, platforms, and walkways as labeled, bolt-together kits with standardized hardware. Best of all, most installs fit evenings, weekends, breaks, holidays or summer windows. Principals can keep doors open and facilities teams keep the schedule.
Portable Classrooms, Phased Modernizations, No Drama
When portables shift or a wing closes for modernization, your access shouldn’t become a new project. Instead, you need an access system that moves with you. Our systems are modular and reusable. You can adjust leg heights to a new pad, flip a handrail, add an intermediate landing, or re-orient the approach and go. It’s a huge perk to know that the same kit can serve more than one assignment as your campus evolves.
One System, Campus-Wide
An accessible route never includes stairs, but most campuses still need companion code stairs for general circulation and OSHA-aligned stairs for staff-only service doors and rooftop/mechanical platforms. Because we manufacture the full family—ramps, stairs, platforms, and walkways—profiles, finishes, and fasteners match. Your site reads as one planned system, not a patchwork.
What You Can Expect from REDD Team
REDD Team to meet the needs of Ventura schools:
- Code-aligned layouts that call out slopes, widths, landings, rail heights/returns, edge protection, anchorage, and drainage—ready for DSA review.
- Prefabricated speed with quiet installs and predictable connections.
- Durable aluminum construction that resists corrosion in coastal air—no repaint cycles, no rust bleed.
- Reconfigurability for portables, swing space, and future phases.
- A single, coordinated look across ramps, stairs, and platforms.
If your district is planning upgrades or portable clusters, talk with REDD Team about Stairs, Ramps and Accessibility Systems for School Buildings in Ventura, California that install quickly, pass review without drama, and work on day one. Call (800) 648-3696 or contact us online online for a site-specific layout and quote.