ADA Accessible Ramps

Almost every parking area or building that offers accessible parking will have a concrete accessible ramp. If you have ramps on your St. Louis commercial property, it’s important to know that these mobility ramps are governed by very strict guidelines set up by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

These requirements have changed over time, but that isn’t to say that every concrete wheelchair ramp needs to be re-done. You will need to verify that any new ramps being installed in the future meet the new ADA requirements.

Installing an ADA Accessible Concrete Ramp

Several things should be considered when installing accessible ramps. There are prescribed slopes that are measured in percentages as well as minimum and maximum widths. The use and placement of Truncated Domes (those colorful plastic mats with the bumps on them) are critical to alert the blind that they’re approaching a street or drop off. You also need to consider how much of your existing concrete sidewalk will have to be replaced to meet ADA compliance.

Access to the ramp from a parking area is a major concern, in addition to the location of the ramp in relation to traffic flow and the speed of the traffic. Picking the right location for your ramp to best meet the ADA criteria can sometimes be a difficult task.

Fortunately there are several types of ADA compliant ramps to make installing a new one or retrofitting an existing one less of an undertaking.

We Can Help

As seasoned concrete contractors in St. Louis County and beyond, we know all the rules and regulations set out by the ADA so you don’t have to. We can install a ramp for you to help ensure all of your visitors are able to safely and comfortably access your facilities.