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ADA Compliant Options for Disabled Individuals<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
There are plenty of options you can choose from to ensure\nyour commercial property is adequately accessible to those in wheelchairs, as\nwell as those who are disabled. Some of the most popular ADA compliancy and\nwheelchair accessibility options include wheelchair lifts, ADA ramps, and ADA\nelevators. Often times, commercial buildings owners will incorporate more than\none method to achieve optimal accessibility. To learn more about ADA standards\nfor accessible design, visit ADA.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are very strict and specific state requirements for ADA\nramps. First, wheelchair ramps have to be at least 36 inches wide, and retain\nprotective edges to prevent falling accidents. Furthermore, such ramps must be\nconstructed with perfectly level platforms at both ends to ensure stability. These\nlanding areas must be as wide as the ramp, and at least 5 feet long. Aside from\nwidth and length, ADA ramps are required to meet certain criteria for slope as\nwell. Maximum slope allotment for wheelchair ramps are 1 inch of rise to every\n12 inches of length. More commonly, ADA ramps are constructed with 1 inch of\nrise to every 20 inches of length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you just learned, ADA ramps must have the correct slope\nand height ratio to deliver a safe and comfortable passageway for disabled individuals.\nBut sometimes, a commercial building does not have the space to accommodate a\nramp. In really tight quarters, such as spiral staircases or multi-story\nlobbies, commercial construction specialists will recommend using a wheelchair\nlift. Wheelchair lifts are similar to elevators in that they mechanically transport\na wheelchair from one level to another. Such lifts are compatible with most high-level\nspaces, and do not require invasive construction. Best of all, they can be\napplied to interior staircases, exterior stairways, and even swimming pools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When ramps and lifts are not a compatible solution to ADA\ncompliancy and wheelchair accessibility, a great option are ADA-approved\nelevators. ADA elevators are different from standard elevator systems because\nthey are designed with greater dimensions to allow safe and easy access for\nthose in wheelchairs. Furthermore, their doors must remain open for at least 3\nseconds prior to closing. ADA elevator compliancy also requires easy access to\nbuttons and controls on the inside of the elevator and on the wall outside of\nthe elevator, as well as, visual and audio cues that signal elevator\navailability and movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact BAF Corporation at 317-253-0531<\/strong> for trusted commercial construction management<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana and its surrounding locations. Our skilled and experienced commercial general contractors serve all corporate, commercial, and industrial industries in Indianapolis, Indiana and its surrounding districts. Call today to request free information or to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a commercial property owner, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is something you need to fully appreciate and consider when it comes time to plan a major remodel or renovation, especially for multi-story buildings. ADA compliancy and adequate wheelchair … Continue reading ADA Ramps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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