What is ADA compliant railing?

The handrail must be located on both sides of the stairway, ramp, etc. The handrail must be a consistent height (between 34 and 38 inches) above the walking surface. No matter which side of a stairway or ramp a person chooses to use, they should have a handrail. There must also be at least 36 inches of space between the two railings to allow wheelchairs and people to pass through.

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Q: What height should ADA handrail be?

34 inches. The current ADA standards dictate the height of an ADA handrail must be a minimum of 34 inches and a maximum of 38 inches from the walking surface to the top of your grab rail. The height of your handrail must also remain consistent above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramps.

Q: Do I need handrails on both sides of a stairway or ramp?

Yes. Railing is required on both sides.

Q: What size should my ADA handrail be?

The ADA handrail diameter must be between 1¼ and 2 inches with a perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 6¼ inches maximum. If the handrail is non-circular, it must be a maximum of 2 ¼ inch in diameter.

Q: Do I need a single or double handrail?

It depends on the project. We need to take into consideration if it is at a school or commercial building, and also if it's a stairway or ramp, and how long or what the rise is. We can work with you to find a solution. Just give us a call.

Q: Do I need ADA compliant railing for my home?

No. Residential homes are not required to have ADA-compliant handrail unless your insurance company pays for it.

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ADA Compliance

Rightway Pro access ramps are ADA compliant right out of the box to ensure your building is compliant and easily accessed.

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Our access ramps are engineered to make installation and disassembly as simple as possible. Take your access ramp with you as you move.

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Benefits of Mobile Modular Building Access Ramps

ADA Compliant Wheelchair Ramps

Most mobile buildings won't come with their own accessible ramps for it to adhere to ADA regulations.

With Rightway Pro, you can easily order your new wheelchair ramp that is engineered and designed to meet all ADA requirements such as:

Width: There must be a minimum clear width of 36 inches between handrails.
Height: The top of the handrails need to be between 34 and 38 inches.
Length: Ramp handrails need to extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches.

Are you looking to more about ADA requirements? Then check out our full ADA Handrail Guide.

Install Your Wheelchair Ramp Wherever You Go

Rightway Pro is a modular wheelchair ramp that makes for an easy installation and a quick disassembling.

The modular design allows you to take your wheelchair ramp with you as you move your building.

Bolted Together: The Rightway Pro system is an inter-locking ramp that requires no welding and is simply bolted together for easy assembly.
No Special Tools: With just basic tools you can tackle installation in no time.
No Skilled Labor: Anyone can take Rightway Pro out of the box and install it themsevles.

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For mobile buildings, your ramp needs to be able to withstand any location, use, and weather.

Rightway Pro is made of aluminum and steel with a powder-coated finish and features a special marine mini-mesh grating that reduces ice and snow buildup.

The small holes in the treads of Rightway Pro's ramps allow for melted snow and ice to drain through. This will help bring another level of safety and secuitry through all seasons and weather.

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Customizable Wheelchair Ramps for Mobile Buildings

Rightway Pro access ramps are completely customizable to your building.

We take the dimensions of your entrance and space available to design the best access ramp for your building.

Rightway Pro is able to adapt to most height, distance, and angle changes to ensure that you have best and accessible wheelchair ramp.

Expert Team Assistance

Our team of project specialists are here to help you every step of the way.

We will assist you with your plans and designs. Next, we’ll walk you through the necessary ADA regulations for your project and determine if Rightway Pro is the solution for you.

We understand that installing an ADA wheelchair ramp isn’t only for compliance. It’s to keep people safe. We care as much as you do to ensure you and your people are safe.

From Concept to Completion

The Process When Working with Simplified Building

Send Us Your Designs

This includes any photos, sketches, or measurements you have. The more, the better! Our team wants to accurately understand your project to provide you the best solution.

Speak with an Expert

Our team will walk you through our system so that we can see if Rightway Pro is the best fit. We also want to make sure any questions or concerns you have are addressed.

Review Your Solution

You will then receive a personalized quote for Rightway Pro. All quotes are specific to your project and any necessary changes that are needed will be made right away.

Project Completion

Lastly, when you're ready to move forward, your expert will order your new ramp straight away to get it shipped ASAP. We'll stay connected with you to ensure full delivery.

ADA Railing Requirements for Wheelchair Ramps

ADA Chapter 5 Section 505.4

Height. Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces. Handrails shall be at a consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces.

ADA Chapter 4 Section 405.5

Clear Width. The clear width of a ramp run and, where handrails are provided, the clear width between handrails shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

ADA Chapter 5 Section 505.10

Handrail Extensions. Handrail gripping surfaces shall extend beyond and in the same direction of stair flights and ramp runs in accordance with 505.10.

ADA Chapter 5 Section 505.10.1

Top and Bottom Extension at Ramps. Ramp handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing for 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs. Extensions shall return to a wall, guard, or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent ramp run.

A ramp is anything with a slope greater than or equal to 1:20. Handrails are required if the rise is greater than 6 inches.

ADA wheelchair ramps require that you extend the railing for 12 inches beyond the top and bottom of the ramp. Remember that the handrail height should be continuous throughout the length of the rail, so this will need to level out on both ends.

The handrail should extend in the same direction as the ramp, unless it’s a switchback, the gap is designed to gain access to a sitting area, or the extension would be hazardous.

All extensions should end into a wall, guard, or the landing surface. You may also connect it to another handrail on an adjacent stair, like with a switchback.

Wheelchair ramps have an additional requirement beyond stairs and that is the need to have edge protection. The purpose of this protection is to prevent wheelchairs and crutch tips from slipping off the surface. There are two ways to accomplish.

You can install the handrail so that the edge of the ramp is 12 inches from the inside face of the handrail.
You can provide a curb or a barrier that prevents a sphere of 4 inches from passing through anywhere the sphere can touch within 4 inches of the ramp surface. This can often look like adding a bottom rail to the handrail system or building a 4 inch concrete curb.

When designing your ADA wheelchair ramp, there are few extra things to be aware of. First, the slope should not exceed 1:12. There are exceptions if you are dealing with existing conditions, but it should never be more than 1:8. You should have a landing for every 30 inches in rise on your ramp. There is more to know and the ADA details these ramp requirements here.

ADA Railing FAQs

What height should ADA handrail be?

Between 34 and 38 inches. ADA states that the top rail of a handrail must be between 34 and 38 inches above the walking surface. This applies to both stairs and ramps.

Do I need handrails on both sides of a stairway or ramp?

Yes, handrails are required on both sides of a ramp or stairway. If the stairs have two or more risers and the ramp has a rise greater than 6-inches, there needs to be handrails.

What size should my ADA handrail be?

Handrail diameter needs to be 1-1/4 inches to 2 inches. If the handrail is not circular, then the cross-section can’t be greater than 2-1/4 inches and its perimeter needs to be 4 inches to 6-1/4 inches.

Do I need a single or double handrail?

This depends on the project. For example, in an area where children will need use the railing (I.e. a school or park) then a double handrail is required. And wheelchair ramps require a second base railing to comply with ADA code. If you are unsure how this pertains to your project, our team is available to help you answer this question.

Do I need ADA compliant railing for my home?

No, unless you are conducting any business out of your home. Residential railing requirements fall under the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC).

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