Ramps

Ramp barriers are usually only required to take glancing blow impacts from vehicles, hence the 1/2 force requirement in BS 6399. In situations where pedestrians could also use the ramp, a handrail and mesh infill system should be added.

Typical examples include, but are not limited to:

RB1 (76 x 12mm) Spring Steel Buffer System

Max Post Centres: 1600mm Barrier Rail
1500mm Berry Beam
Standard Height: 610mm (1100mm with handrail) from finished floor level
No of fixing bolts: 1

Used on open edge applications where space is available behind the barrier for deflection. The footprint of the RB1 minimises incursion into the ramp width. Single anchor fixing facilitates speedy installation.

RB1X (76 x 12mm) Spring Steel Buffer System

Max Post Centres: 1600mm Barrier Rail
1500mm Berry Beam
Standard Height: 610mm (1100mm with handrail) from finished floor level
No of fixing bolts: 1

Where a structure behind the barrier requires protection, the RB1X style buffer automatically creates deflection room while limiting the effect on ramp width.

NB. Anti-climb handrail and infill systems can be added to both these systems where pedestrians have access to the ramps. Standard height is then 1100mm.

Ramp Returns

Where ramps start or finish within the deck, a drop will be created that needs protecting. In most cases a half force barrier will be sufficient although usually, handrails with mesh infill will be needed too.

RB1 Spring Steel Buffer with Barrier Rail, Handrail and Mesh Infill

RB1 Spring Steel Buffer with Berry Beam

RB1X Spring Steel Buffer with Berry Beam

RB1X Buffer with mesh and handrail

RB1X with Handrail and Mesh Infill
as a Ramp Return