One headed over to cheryl at building servicesĪs soon as i locate the funeral home, tonight or tomorrow. I am sending a copy of your posts to me to the following places. it includes the one on the miller board also. ps, i have compiled an email comprised of the three threads that you put up. thought i would share them with the board. Unfortunately, I am taking the ramp out next week as Mom passed away 2 weeks ago.īilly, would you please stop sending me pm's. The crew said the ramp was better than most but suggested I add the rails as soon as possible. The ramp worked well for the wheel chair, but the day I had to call the ambulance pointed out a couple of flaws such as the different tread with of the gurney. The ramp I built for my mother was a basic design and the urgency of the situation combined with the weather conditions forced me to build the basic ramp first with provisions for adding the hand rails when possible. I happen to live "in the county" and no zoning exists out here on the "goat pasture" so I could have just tossed a couple of 2x4's out there and called that good. Private residence can be governed by local ordinances to "anything goes" depending on the location. Public access or private residence? The public access regs are pretty clear cut, although confusing and contradictory at times. Just to throw further fuel on the ADA fires of confusion, you also have to take into account all applicable local zoning laws. Cross-referencing handrail size/diameter to the more child-specific "Playground" section in Section 15 (not enforceable, but recommended) in Section 15.6.4.5.1 (Handrail Gripping Surface) is 'recommended' as 0.95 inch minimum width/diameter to 1.55 inch max width/diameter (or 'equivalent' gripping surface). With caveat that if used 'primarily' by children (or as a second/secondary parallel rail as you have done), then the 'lower' rail is to be 20-28 inches above the ramp surface (28 inch max, per A4.8.5, with a recommended minimum spacing between the upper and lower rails of 9 inches to help prevent entrapment). Top gripping surface of handrail is to be 34-38 inches above the ramp surface. 2 inch high minimum, unless the 'outboard' edge of the ramp/landing is ~12 inches outboard of the handrail (which is acting like the 'guard' or there are walls/etc to prevent/minimize someone from slipping past the edge of the ramp (especially blind or visually impaired folks using a cane technique where the cane would 'sweep' right under the handrail and then the person would bump into the rail and/or their foot would go right off the edge of the ramp).ĪDA ramps (with handrail and curb/toeboard requirements) in Section 4.8 (Ramps), specifically 4.8.5 (Handrails) and 4.8.7 (Edge Protection). And they often don't.īut a handicap/ADA ramp does need toeboards or a 'curb'. 850 lb.Gub'mint rules-n-regs don't HAVE to make sense.Suitable for temporary or semi-permanent placement smooth handrails on each side for added security.Please call us for any additional questions you may have about shipping and delivery for this item. It is the customer's responsibility to remove the 97-pound packaged ramp, and the pallet, from the truck. This 10' Silver Spring ramp ships freight and will arrive by truck. With multiple lengths available, they are ideal for temporary or semi-permanent home access when a more expensive modular ramp system is not practical. These ramps can be used with manual wheelchairs, power chairs, and scooters. The one-piece design makes installation easy, simply place the ramp where you need access, and install the handrails. Two pre-drilled mounting holes make it easy to permanently install the ramps if necessary. They will not rust or rot, guaranteeing years of use. Weather-proof and durable, these maintenance-free ramps are an excellent alternative to wood. The durable handrails provide additional stability for anyone using a walker, cane, or crutches. Manufactured from aluminum, this ramp is designed for scooters and wheelchairs in residential settings and features seamless construction, a slip-resistant surface, and a self-adjusting ground transition plate. For increased safety and stability, our semi-permanent access ramp with hand rails is the perfect solution for your mobility needs.
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