(or in rise per foot, like 1 inch for every 4 feet).
2006-08-25 22:31:25 · 5 answers · asked by MrZ 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Every city and state has different building codes regarding access. Most follow Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. These address access to public buildings. Some municipalities allow for variances on private property. For example, I drive a power wheelchair. In my old place my front yard wasn't big enough to accommodate a ramp with a 12:1 rise. We got a variance and built it 10:1. That would have been too steep if I was using a manual wheelchair.
The maximum slope of ramps shall be 1" of rise for each 12" of run.
The maximum rise for any run shall be 30".
The minimum inside clear width of a ramp will be 36".
Landings shall be provided at the top and bottom of each run.
The Landing will be at least as wide as the ramp, and shall
be minimum of 60" long.
Handrails shall be installed on both sides of ramps,
between 30 inches and 34 inches above ramp surface.
Handrails shall have a clear space between the rail and wall of 1-1/2".
Handrails shall be continuous through the length of the ramp, and
shall extend, parallel to the floor, at least 12" beyond the
top and bottom of ramp.
Ends of handrails shall be either rounded or returned smoothly
to the wall, floor or post.
2006-08-29 13:46:36 · answer #1 · answered by althegrrl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Slope Of Handicap Ramp
2016-12-28 15:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by rizwan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was busted up badly. Only one arm worked and I was wheelchair bound for a couple months.
My dad made a ramp that worked fine.
I go by memory here, but keep in mind, I made a living once, building BIG ramps, so I am a good guesser at degrees and size.
This ramp started, level at the top step of ordinary two step, cement steps.
It was no more than five feet long.
It was UNDER 10 degrees, more like 7 degrees.
I could get up there myself after a few days, even with one arm.
Also: I'm sure it wouldn't take more than a mile of driving to SEE one outside someones place and knock on the door or measure it real quick!
2006-08-25 22:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a choice between helping a member, and helping a non-member in the same situations, I would agree with her. I seem to remember a verse, I think in acts, saying we should take care of our own. Somehow, though, I don't think this situation fits that mold. We absolutely should be involved in helping those in need, even when they are not members. The ward covers everyone IN that ward- not just the members. I hear all the time that the Bishop is the Bishop for everyone in the ward boundaries, and not just for the church. I'd assume the same concept works here. I live on the Gulf Coast, and I hear stories all the time about the Elders Quorum going door to door before a hurricane helping people board up their windows etc. I am a new convert, and so haven't yet had the opportunity, but I look forward to that sort of service.
2016-03-17 02:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Current ADA codes call for a 1:12 slope for handicap accessibility. In other words, for every 12' of run, you need 1' of rise.
2006-08-25 23:50:27 · answer #5 · answered by duke1414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I think it is definitely below 45 degrees. I would say 30 or 25.
2006-08-25 22:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by JC 301186 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋