REDD Team manufactures modular aluminum wheelchair ramps for schools in Berkeley, California. They’re engineered for K–12 campuses, portable classrooms, and higher-education facilities across the Bay Area.

All wheelchair ramps for schools in Berkeley must comply with California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 11B and are reviewed for public school projects by the Division of the State Architect (DSA). The City of Berkeley adopts Title 24 with local amendments, so state accessibility provisions apply citywide.

What California Requires for School Ramps

Wheelchair Ramps for Schools in Berkeley, California

The California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 11B sets stricter, more detailed ramp criteria than the federal minimums.

    • Running slope: Maximum 1:12 (8.33%).
    • Cross slope: Not steeper than 1:48.
    • Maximum rise per run: 30 inches.
    • Minimum clear width: 48 inches between handrails (stricter than ADA’s 36-inch minimum), with limited CBC exceptions.
  • Landings (level surfaces): 
  • Top & intermediate landings: 60 inches minimum.
  • Bottom landings: 72 inches minimum.
  • Turning landings: 60 × 72 inches, with the 72-inch dimension in the direction of downward travel.
  • Edge protection: Required on ramp runs and landings.
  • Wet-condition detailing: Design must prevent water accumulation; use only slip-resistant walking surfaces and provide drainage for outdoor ramps.

Classroom Door and Landing Coordination 

Coordinate door swing, hinges, and hardware so classroom entries stay usable while preserving required turning and maneuvering clearances.

  • Door encroachment limit: An open door next to a ramp landing may not reduce the landing width by more than 3 inches (CBC 11B-405.7.5).
  • Minimum landing size (with door): No landing dimension may be less than 42 inches in any door position.

DSA Oversight for Berkeley Public Schools

In California, the Division of the State Architect (DSA) reviews accessibility for K–12 and community college projects.

  • What to submit: Prepare drawings and specs to CBC 11B plus DSA access guidance (checklists, details, notes).
  • What you’ll see: Approved bid documents in Berkeley commonly carry DSA review stamps, confirming access compliance.
  • Coordinate early: Align ramp geometry, handrails (CBC 11B-505), landings, and edge protection during design.
  • Why it helps: Early coordination streamlines approvals and inspections, keeping school schedules predictable

Built for Occupied Campuses & Bay Area Conditions

REDD Team ramp systems are bolt-together aluminum assemblies, which means that there is no field welding required. Installation can be scheduled during long weekends, summer breaks, holidays, or overnight work with minimal disruption to staff or students.

Our school ramp assemblies include an engineered wet-conditions detailing package: slip-resistant aluminum decking, integrated drainage paths at platforms and landings, and edge/threshold detailing that actively sheds water away from grade breaks.

These features are standard on our school projects and are designed to meet CBC wet-condition requirements while maintaining reliable footing through coastal rain and freeze–thaw cycles.

Accessible Routes and Companion Stairs

By code, the accessible route uses ramps, elevators, or platform lifts and not stairs. However, campuses still require code stairs for general circulation and OSHA stairs for maintenance or rooftop/platform access. We ensure that these are coordinated with the accessible route so all users reach the same destinations safely and efficiently.

Why Aluminum for Berkeley Schools? 

Aluminum resists corrosion better than painted steel or treated wood, which is a huge advantage in Berkeley’s heavy marine-influenced climate.

Our modular aluminum assemblies are reusable and reconfigurable. When swing spaces or modular classrooms are moved to a new site, all ramp sections can also be relocated and reassembled quickly. The system remains compliant with CBC 11B-405 by limiting each run to a 30-inch maximum rise and providing a 48-inch clear width.

Contact us onlineor call (800)-648-3696 to learn more about our wheelchair ramps for schools in Berkeley, California.

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