Since temporary ramps do not enable independent and equitable entry, they are not foreseen or permitted by law as an appropriate solution. Their use is only justified in cases where the law itself recognizes that fundamental access to the interior of the building cannot be provided. This applies to protected buildings, where a statement from the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia (ZVKDS) prohibits the alteration of the entrance or any method of ensuring a permanently arranged entry, or in cases where adaptation is exempted due to disproportionate intervention costs.
Only when it is truly impossible to ensure permanent independent access is it, from the perspective of accessibility, preferable to allow entry using temporary elements that at least improve the situation for some users. Since legislation and standards do not specifically address temporary ramps, no separate technical criteria exist for them. Therefore, they should meet the same safety, access quality, and other requirements as permanent ramps.
As for load capacity (not specified in the standards), it is advisable to consider the load-bearing capacity of lifting platforms, as they represent a comparable load – i.e., at least 360 kg.
If temporary ramps are used, it is best to ensure they are installed as continuously as possible – ideally placed in the morning and removed in the evening after working hours, or in place throughout the facility’s hours of operation.
If temporary ramps are needed to access the building but are not in place at all times, it is essential to clearly mark at the entrance that a ramp is available on request – with a sign (wheelchair symbol) and a bell or telephone number that users can call to avoid being left waiting outside unnoticed.
As previously mentioned, all the above refers to adjustments in buildings where it is legally justified that unobstructed and independent access via a permanent ramp cannot be ensured, and we are only trying to provide the best possible alternative.