Schools in Chula Vista, California, will require wheelchair ramps for use among disabled students, staff members, and visitors to ensure they comply with ADA standards. You can trust us at REDD Team when searching for a wheelchair ramp for your school property.
Our experts at REDD Team produce quality ramps that meet all ADA standards. We proudly offer our ramps at schools, hospitals, hotels, sporting venues, business sites, and other places around Chula Vista and elsewhere in the San Diego area.
Working Within ADA Standards
The Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA has various standards for wheelchair ramps to ensure they remain functional. These rules ensure no risks are associated with using a ramp, including cases where someone may fall out of a wheelchair or trip when using a cane or other walking instrument on the ramp.
Your ramp will be utilized by many people who visit or attend your school in Chula Vista. You’ll require a compliant ramp to ensure each person who uses it can comfortably do so.
We produce wheelchair ramps for schools based on Section 405 of the ADA, a section that lists details on ramps. Some of these rules include:
- The lowest possible slope is recommended, with the slope being less than 1:8. A 1:12 slope, or one foot in elevation change for every 12 feet, is ideal.
- There should be at least 36 inches of space between the ramp handrails. This amount is enough to fit a typical wheelchair.
- The rise on the ramp can be 3 to 6 inches depending on the slope. A ramp with a slope steeper than 1:12 but less than 1:10 can have a 6-inch rise.
- The cross slope measured across the ramp cannot be steeper than 1:48.
- Landings should appear at the top and bottom of a ramp. Each landing should be at least 36 inches wide and 60 inches long to provide enough room for a wheelchair to move at a 90-degree angle. Handrail extensions should also be on each landing, but they shouldn’t impair a wheelchair’s range of motion.
- Side flares are not always required but are recommended to reduce tripping risk.
- While some curves or turns can appear on a ramp, they should have enough turning radius to allow someone to move through the corner without obstruction. These curves will be necessary when you can’t create a straight-line ramp without compromising the slope.
What Will Your School Require?
You can consult us at REDD Team about what you’ll require for a wheelchair ramp at your school in Chula Vista. Be sure to look at a few factors when planning a ramp, including:
- How much space is available for a new ramp
- How much room will you have for a landing on each end
- Any necessary curves you might have to add to keep the slope under control
- How to prepare a ramp that doesn’t take up more space than necessary
- Where you’ll place the rails on your ramp, including whether they’ll be attached to a wall or stand-alone
Wheelchair ramps are critical for today’s Chula Vista, California schools, so you can’t afford to purchase a substandard ramp. You can consult us at REDD Group today for an aluminum wheelchair ramp. Call us at (800) 648-3696 for assistance. You can also use our online form to set up an appointment.
