Portable classrooms are popular because they help make it easier for schools to expand to meet the increasing number of students. But proper classroom access is necessary for all these spaces, and wheelchair ramps for these classrooms will be essential. A sturdy and well-built wheelchair ramp will ensure your portable classroom complies with ADA standards. You can consult us at REDD Team when you need help preparing a ramp for one of these rooms.
How Will Your Ramp Look?
Each classroom you install at your school will require a dedicated ramp for wheelchair access. Your ramp will use a design that makes it easy for wheelchair users to get up and down the space without obstructing other features.
A ramp will include these features:
- A suitable length to provide a comfortable slope for wheelchair use
- Enough spacing between the classroom building and the ramp itself to prevent obstructions of other items
- Guardrails on all open ends
- Large enough landings, including spaces where there is enough turning radius for a wheelchair
- Openings to prevent rain and debris from collecting around the ramp
Your ramp can also include one of many design features to make it more convenient. You can order an L-shaped ramp that maximizes space or opt for a traditional ramp that runs closer to the surface.
Useful At Any Length
ADA standards state that a wheelchair ramp should have a slope of about 1:12. The number means there should be about twelve feet of ramp space for every foot change in elevation. Since mobile classrooms have slightly elevated doors, there’s a need to ensure the ramp is high enough to reach the door.
We can prepare ramps at whatever length you require. Whether it involves a straight-line ramp or one that has a few curves, we will produce a model that fits your needs.
Easy To Install
Our professional installers at REDD Team can install a wheelchair ramp for your classroom after designing it and measuring your needs. Since we use aluminum materials for each ramp, everything necessary for your ramp will be prefabricated before it arrives at your site. We’ll assemble everything at your school when it is ready.
We also use sturdy legs and supports for the base of each ramp, ensuring it will stay in place and not risk shifting. The aluminum body will maintain its shape in all conditions, so it won’t risk warping or losing structural integrity like wood. The surface can also handle more weight than many wood materials, so it can safely handle the weight of an average electric wheelchair or even multiple chairs simultaneously.
We don’t have to dig up any steps or other ground surfaces to install a ramp. You can request us to remove your ramp when you need to move or adjust your mobile classroom plans. This point is critical when a school only needs portable classrooms briefly.
Ask us at REDD Team how we can prepare different wheelchair ramps for your school. Our ramps will make classroom access easier to handle, and they can be designed in any way you see fit. Contact us online to schedule an appointment, or call us at (800) 648-3696 for more details on what we provide.
