If you need to install a wheelchair ramp, at home or at your commercial premise, there are certain things that you need to be aware of. One of the most important of these is getting the wheelchair ramp slope right. Although you can set a ramp at any gradient you want if your premise is private, it is obviously better to employ a professional team. A badly installed ramp can be dangerous, and when the gradient is too steep, you will find it impossible to use.
Wheelchair Ramp Slope : Tight Spaces
If you are looking to install a wheelchair ramp in a small space where you currently have steps, then you may need to look at a different type of ramp. Placing a ramp over standard stairs will make the gradient too steep. For a less steep gradient you will need more room in front of where your steps are. If you don’t have room, then you may need to think about a different type of ramp. Zigzag ramps are one alternative, as are ramps that actually circle around your build up to the front door.
If you need a wheelchair ramp and you don’t have much room, your DDA compliant experts can help provide a solution. With so many different types of ramp available, you need to rest assured that there is one that will fit the space you have in mind.
Commercial Premises
If the ramp you will be installing is for a public access premise, then you need to be aware of the regulations surrounding their installation. The laws in the UK are different to the US, so don’t read up online without being extremely careful of the pages you are reading. There is a maximum gradient for ramps, as well as other regulations you will need to adhere to.
As well as the wheelchair ramp slope, you will need to make sure that your ramp is made from a non-slip material. You will also need to have rails on the ramp in certain cases, and always disabled access doors at the top. Disabled doors need to be wide enough for wheelchair access, and they must have an opening system that can be used by a wheelchair user.
Whether your wheelchair ramp is for private or public use, you should always use the services of a reputable supplier like Go Access ltd. Asides ensuring that your ramp is set at the right gradient; we can provide you with other solutions for disabled access around the home or at your commercial premise.
Asides adding a wheelchair ramp, you may need to lower counters, or install a disabled bathroom. The laws regarding disabled access are constantly changing. So, to ensure you stay on the right side of the law, allow us to do the hard work for you. We can provide you with solution for private and public buildings, ensuring that your wheelchair access is safe and in line with the law.