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handicap ramp specifications
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I need to have built a handicap ramp to allow me access to the house from my garage. There is a 16" rise from the ground to the threshold. Any one know the specs or formula or can point me to a site with the specs and formula?
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flicka
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12/07/10 11:10 AM
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Re: handicap ramp specifications
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Most ramps have a 12:1 slope. The formula is height x 12" = ramp length.
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Re: handicap ramp specifications
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Your arm strength will also play a part. If you have weak arms, make it longer. If you have a power chair you may be able to have it shorter.
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Re: handicap ramp specifications
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are you building the ramp for personal home use or does it have to meet ada reguirements.... if it needs to be ada flicks is correct. from wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_ramp.
my ramp at my house is not ada.. i have a power chair so i made it a bit steeper as paul said
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Re: handicap ramp specifications
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Also allow for the fact that you are likely to often have stuff on your lap when using the ramp (groceries etc.)which makes a less steep ramp more user friendly.
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Tom C
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12/09/10 08:02 AM
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Re: handicap ramp specifications
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That 1" rise per 12" of ramp is correct. I am told that the full set of regs are not that lay-man freindly to read.
I guess where I wanna interject is: the style (that #%$& bump) in doorways and where you must open/close doors can be a subtle barrier that is particularly feindish with a lap fulla groceries. So, a flat landing at the top of the ramp big enough for your ride and an opening door is not overbuilding. Its a luxury you will wish you had if you don't build in it.
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