Ramps

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#1 onion

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Posted 17 February 2006 - 03:31 AM

Incline 16" + 3.5 doorway jamb. Purchased 10' put together ramps. Use the 3.5 ramps to get out the door on to landing, then take the 3.5 ramp and add it to the 10' ramp, and then I feel Ok, I can do this. Problem 10' ramp sinks because ther are only two hinges and too much weight. So I add a two by four box for support because my guy says this will work. This seems OK going down but going up slips slides, toooooo scarry. Will you give me some advice about ramps. ambulete service is to expensive and we know we can do this. My guy can not move his arms to control the wheel chair, legs are better but do not help in this case.

#2 Joed

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Posted 17 February 2006 - 07:40 AM

I agree...this doesn't sound safe. Would it be possible to have someone come in and assess where you live and provide you with some suggestions? I'm hesitant to offer any ideas, since I can't see your particular set up. But this is an area that needs to be made secure...for you and him.

Your slope may be too steep. (?) Recommended slope is one inch rise for every foot.

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#3 joisliniad

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Posted 17 February 2006 - 02:01 PM

Slope and Rise. The least possible slope shall be used for any ramp. The maximum slope of a ramp in new construction shall be 1:12. The maximum rise for any run shall be 30 in (760 mm) (see Fig. 16). Curb ramps and ramps to be constructed on existing sites or in existing buildings or facilities may have slopes and rises as allowed in 4.1.6(3)(a) if space limitations prohibit the use of a 1:12 slope or less. Appendix Note

Clear Width. The minimum clear width of a ramp shall be 36 in (915 mm).

Landings. Ramps shall have level landings at bottom and top of each ramp and each ramp run. Landings shall have the following features:

(1) The landing shall be at least as wide as the ramp run leading to it.

(2) The landing length shall be a minimum of 60 in (1525 mm) clear.

(3) If ramps change direction at landings, the minimum landing size shall be 60 in by 60 in (1525 mm by 1525 mm).

I tried toput the pic but I didn't know how to do it...

Figure 16
Components of a Single Ramp Run and Sample Ramp Dimensions
If the slope of a ramp is between 1:12 and 1:16, the maximum rise shall be 30 inches (760 mm) and the maximum horizontal run shall be 30 feet (9 m). If the slope of the ramp is between 1:16 and 1:20, the maximum rise shall be 30 inches (760 mm) and the maximum horizontal run shall be 40 feet (12 m).

#4 joisliniad

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Posted 17 February 2006 - 02:04 PM

Construction Tips:

When planning a ramp, first measure from the ground to the base of the doorway to find out how much elevation is needed. Many states have adopted the ADA code requirements for ramps, so check with your local building codes office to make sure a ramp meets specs.

Every inch of rise requires a foot of ramp. So a ramp that goes up to a doorway 20 inches off the ground should be at least 20 feet long. The slope should never exceed a 1-to-12 ratio.