General Information

Ramp, Service Platform and Stair for Restaurant in Lincolns Inn Fields London for Camden Council

Ra`alloy public building disabled access ramps combine superb engineering and great aesthetics. Manufactured under the guidelines set by BS 8300 : 2001 approaches to buildings Manufactured from aluminium, the ramps will remain virtually maintenance free and will never need re-gritting as we guarantee the anti slip surface for life, We offer a full ramp design service and ramp installation service together with the backup of engineers experience totaling 60 years in the business. These ramps are usually transported flat and then simply fitted onsite by our installation teams or we supply full easy to follow instructions for self fit. Ra`alloy ramps public building range offers strength and versatility. (see below our general ramp design advise)

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All ramps are manufactured to suit the UK DDA Part M and Part B and ADA requirements where applicable, although any other local specifications can usually be included in the ramp at design stage.

A full range of accessories are available including fixed handrails, removable handrails, stairways, platforms security gates and any special integration requirements you may have.

Public Building Disability Ramp & Access Features

• Lifetime Guarantee on unique Ra`alloy, all weather everlasting anti - slip surface
• Combined ramp, platform & stairway systems available
• Simple, quick, installation with global fitting service where required
• Warm to the touch handrails available
• Different floor textures to alert platform and ramp difference
  
• Weather resistant aluminium construction
• Strong, robust, and capable of withstanding the most rugged conditions
• Standard products manufactured to withstand loads of 750 kgs depending on application
• Permanent or slot in handrails available with various infill's when required
  Standard and bespoke products available
• Design service
• Permanent or temporary applications
• DDA & ADA Compliant - others available on request

For more information please see our Ramp Design Considerations tab above or call us on 01952 677877

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Ramp Design Considerations

Things that should be considered in your ramp design

Length - The length of the ramp should be to your particular national standard. In the UK the a recommeneded length should be a minimum of 1: 12 ideally 1:15 where possible, although should the guideline of Part M be considered, then the length should be 1 : 20 gradient which means that if the rise is 1 metre then the length should be 20 metres. Along the 20 metre length there should be regular flat rest areas however(at this height a maximum of every 10 metre), it is rare that space is available to assemble such a ramp so turning platforms should be included in the design. These platforms are detailed above.

Width - In the UK the recommended width is 1.2 metres clear walkway, where possible. As a rule of thumb allow approximately 75 cm for the width of a Wheelchair and its a good idea to allow 2 wheelchairs to pass side by side which would make the ramp width 1.5 metres and this width ramp would be within Part M gudelines .

Handrail - Minimum 40 mm diameter handrails, and centres of the horizontal tube not exceeding 450 mm and top of upstand to mid handrail not to exceed 450 mm

Turning Platforms - Turning platforms can minimise space taken by the ramp and can be used at the extremities of the access ramp. Ramp turning platforms should have a minimum width the same as the ramp and a length of a minimum of 10 cm longer than the width of both ramps, to allow a good sized space between the handrail return at the centre of the ramp, thus preventing a potential hand trap.

Rest Platforms - These should be positioned as often as possible and a good guide is a height at 100 cm and a ramp angle of 1:20 then the maximum spacing should be 10 metres, 1 :15 a good spacing should be 7.5 metres and 1:12 should be 5 metres .

Side Upstands - These are fitted to the sides of the ramp and prevent the users from walking off and should be at least 10 cm high.

Access Stair - ideally should be used at the top platform nearest the door so that quick access from the door is available.

Mesh Handrail Infills - Its a good idea to infill the handrails where children are involed as this prevents swinging on the rails and injury.

Further information in all forms of Disabled Living and Access for the UK can be obtained by clicling this link Government Disability Advice For Various Applications

We are pleased to offer advise on any application for our Public Building Access Ramps designed under 'the approaches to buildings BS 8300 :2001` which can include a full design service.

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Whatever your requirement for disability access we can accommodate worldwide

All products are shipped worldwide

Whatever your ramp requirement please contact us , +44 (0) 1952 677877 to discuss your requirement and let us take the headache of your ramp design.