Manchester Airport
MODULAR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS TO THE TEMPORARY LOUNGE
Commercial
Manchester
BACKGROUND:
Work has begun on the airport’s 10-year, £1 billion transformation programme.
The airport hopes ’the programme will “transform passenger experiences and help attract yet more of the world’s leading airlines” (The Manchester Airports Group: 2017).
REQUIREMENT:
Our assignment involved the installation of semi-permanent wheelchair ramps in the temporary lounge. These ramps were designed to offer temporary wheelchair accessibility for both visitors and staff.
The lounge plays a pivotal role in the larger transformation initiative, facilitating the redevelopment of the current Terminal 2.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The installation had to adhere to a strict timeline while meeting the requirements outlined in Building Regulations Document M & K.
Our in-house specialist CAD designer created detailed 3D drawings and provided a quotation to the client.
These CAD and technical drawings serve as valuable tools, allowing customers to visualise the final appearance of the ramp in its intended location.
END RESULT:
Our skilled installers effectively constructed ramps on the airport runway's eastern and southern sides, meeting the scheduled timeline and budget requirements.
FEATURES INCLUDED:
- Infill Handrail - this product prevents users from climbing or falling through gaps.
- Yellow Tread - this is a safety feature designed to help those with impaired vision identify the nose of the ramp and to help users distinguish any level changes.
- Trombone Ends - these are added to the ends of a Rapid Ramp to prevent clothes catching.
- Mesh Platform - the self-draining mesh allows water to pass through rather than collect on the surface.
- Rest Platform – a rest platform at 5 metres is required to allow the user to pause.
- 1100mm High Rail – these handrails attach to any level sections.
- Continuous Handrail - this handrail system ensures the users always have support to hold onto.
EXTRA FEATURE INCLUDED:
- Fully Compliant Step Unit – an ideal addition to any ramp installation, providing the access needed for able-bodied users. They can also be stand-alone units, independent of the Rapid Ramp System.
As we thought, it was a first-rate product, available quickly and able to be assembled on site.
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