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.
Location. You have to think about where it is best to install the said structure. It is true that it is logical to have the said structure installed on the front door. However, it is not that pleasing to the eyes to have the ramp there. Look for another place where the said structure looks beautiful but is still convenient for the individuals it is meant for.
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.
There is the landings too. It is only natural to consider the incline to be climbing up. However, that should not be all to the said installation. It is better for you to make sure that there is a flat somewhere along its length. This flat area is considered to be the landing or resting place for the person with disability.
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.
There is the door entry next. It is important for you to have a small incline to the door. This is so that the person with disability will find it easier to enter the establishment. Just make sure that this incline is a gentle slope. Install handrails there too to avoid having the person roll off the platform.
Get a permit. This is actually the first concern you have to address when you are installing the ramp for the house. Any contractor will have to take responsibility for the securing of the permit. Do not allow a ramp to be build without a permit. Avoid contractors who say that it is okay to build a ramp without one.
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.
Location. You have to think about where it is best to install the said structure. It is true that it is logical to have the said structure installed on the front door. However, it is not that pleasing to the eyes to have the ramp there. Look for another place where the said structure looks beautiful but is still convenient for the individuals it is meant for.
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.
There is the landings too. It is only natural to consider the incline to be climbing up. However, that should not be all to the said installation. It is better for you to make sure that there is a flat somewhere along its length. This flat area is considered to be the landing or resting place for the person with disability.
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.
There is the door entry next. It is important for you to have a small incline to the door. This is so that the person with disability will find it easier to enter the establishment. Just make sure that this incline is a gentle slope. Install handrails there too to avoid having the person roll off the platform.
Get a permit. This is actually the first concern you have to address when you are installing the ramp for the house. Any contractor will have to take responsibility for the securing of the permit. Do not allow a ramp to be build without a permit. Avoid contractors who say that it is okay to build a ramp without one.
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