handicap ramp

[byac]

need some help on building a ramp ,friends father losted a leg ,, is there any codes or requirements needed to be followed? material type? angle of ramp?
any info wiil be great.
thanks

[Bull]

1 foot per 1 inch rise

[sloooo]

The most basic specifications for handicap ramps are as follows:

1. The maximum slope of the ramp is one inch of rise for each linear foot of run.

2. The minimum clear inside width of the ramp between guardrails is 36 inches.

3. The maximum rise for any given ramp segment is 30 inches. After rising 30 inches in elevation, a flat rest platform must be provided before the ramp continues to climb.

4. Flat landings must be at the top and bottom of all ramps.

5. Landings should always be as wide as the ramp itself and a minimum of 60 inches in length

6. If the ramp changes direction, the minimum landing size will be 60 inches by 60 inches.

7. If a ramp has a rise greater than 6 inches or a horizontal projection greater than 72 inches, then it shall have handrails on both sides.

[Under_Miner]

Non slip surface, 1 in 12 is your best option, less effort required to navigate. Minimum 36" distance between guards. (guards required for ramps igher than 2 feet above grade) Maximum 30 feet for a run, if your ramp needs to be larger you need a 5' x 5' landing at 30' inervals.

[Under_Miner]

The most basic specifications for handicap ramps are as follows:

1. The maximum slope of the ramp is one inch of rise for each linear foot of run.

2. The minimum clear inside width of the ramp between guardrails is 36 inches.

3. The maximum rise for any given ramp segment is 30 inches. After rising 30 inches in elevation, a flat rest platform must be provided before the ramp continues to climb.

4. Flat landings must be at the top and bottom of all ramps.

5. Landings should always be as wide as the ramp itself and a minimum of 60 inches in length

6. If the ramp changes direction, the minimum landing size will be 60 inches by 60 inches.

7. If a ramp has a rise greater than 6 inches or a horizontal projection greater than 72 inches, then it shall have handrails on both sides.

D'oh....you beat me to it...:eviltongue:

[Phil H]

Here is a link for ADA standards for accessible design. http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/reg3a.html#Anchor-19425 It might answer future questions (showers, doorways, etc).