A contractor's responsibility does not only involve installing an incline. Since they are dealing with essentials for a person with disability, then you should make sure that your chosen contractor knows how to design disabled ramps too. This is to ensure that they are making one that is really meant for the person with disability.
There are contractors nowadays who also provide you with options on what you will have to choose for your structure. If the contractor offers you this, then you have to make sure to know for yourself what details come together with the designs. Here are the details that you need to have knowledge about.
First, you have to think about the length. This is the design issue that will differ depending on where the said ramp is to be installed. If it is a place of public accommodation, then it has to be one foot long for every inch high. There are other codes that must be followed, depending on the area the ramp is to be installed.
The location is next. It is only proper to decide where this is to be installed. Most of the time, people will say that it is logical to install this in front of the external door or the front door. However, that is not aesthetically pleasing. It is more tedious and complicated to have this on the front door too so you better search for another option.
Next, you have to determine what materials you will use. You have the option of choosing between the metal one and the wooden one. It is highly recommended to choose the wooden option, though. After all, it is actually more durable to use as well as less expensive compared to the second option.
Landing. It is normal to include landings into the length of this structure, especially if the said structure is too long. The landing is the resting place for the individuals suffering from mobility problems. This will be highly appreciated because most of individuals cannot traverse through the entire length without resting.
Railing. This detail is very important, especially if the one who is using this structure does not use a power wheelchair. Manual wheelchairs usually need the individual riding in them to work themselves up the incline. To help them get the power to pull themselves up, then the railing is a necessary detail.
The door entry comes next. This is definitely one of the things to pay attention to. Remember to set an incline into the door. Have a gently sloping ramp there. Also, do not forget to install a handrail so that you can keep the person from rolling off the platform at the door.
Do not forget to obtain a permit. In fact, this is the first thing you have to prioritize. Do not allow a contractor to work for you if he or she says that it is okay to build the ramp even without it. It is necessary to secure the permit and the one to secure this is the contractor.
There are contractors nowadays who also provide you with options on what you will have to choose for your structure. If the contractor offers you this, then you have to make sure to know for yourself what details come together with the designs. Here are the details that you need to have knowledge about.
First, you have to think about the length. This is the design issue that will differ depending on where the said ramp is to be installed. If it is a place of public accommodation, then it has to be one foot long for every inch high. There are other codes that must be followed, depending on the area the ramp is to be installed.
The location is next. It is only proper to decide where this is to be installed. Most of the time, people will say that it is logical to install this in front of the external door or the front door. However, that is not aesthetically pleasing. It is more tedious and complicated to have this on the front door too so you better search for another option.
Next, you have to determine what materials you will use. You have the option of choosing between the metal one and the wooden one. It is highly recommended to choose the wooden option, though. After all, it is actually more durable to use as well as less expensive compared to the second option.
Landing. It is normal to include landings into the length of this structure, especially if the said structure is too long. The landing is the resting place for the individuals suffering from mobility problems. This will be highly appreciated because most of individuals cannot traverse through the entire length without resting.
Railing. This detail is very important, especially if the one who is using this structure does not use a power wheelchair. Manual wheelchairs usually need the individual riding in them to work themselves up the incline. To help them get the power to pull themselves up, then the railing is a necessary detail.
The door entry comes next. This is definitely one of the things to pay attention to. Remember to set an incline into the door. Have a gently sloping ramp there. Also, do not forget to install a handrail so that you can keep the person from rolling off the platform at the door.
Do not forget to obtain a permit. In fact, this is the first thing you have to prioritize. Do not allow a contractor to work for you if he or she says that it is okay to build the ramp even without it. It is necessary to secure the permit and the one to secure this is the contractor.
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