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    Chapter 4: Ramps and Curb Ramps - United States Access Board

    • Learn about the requirements for slope, clear width, rise, landings, handrails, edge protection, and surface of ramps and curb ramps under the ADA Standards. Find out when and where handrails are optional … See more

    Where Ramps and Curb Ramps Are Required

    [§303.4] Ramps and curb ramps are required along accessible routes to spanchanges in level greater than ½”. Elevators and, under certain … See more

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    Slope and Cross Slope

    [§405.2] Slope represents the proportion of vertical rise to horizontal lengthand is specified in the Standards as a ratio (e.g., 1:12). It also canbe expressed as a percentage… See more

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    Clear Width

    [§405.5] Ramp runs must have a clear width of 36″ minimum (measured betweenhandrails where provided). The width of ramps that are part of a meansof egress ma… See more

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    Do ADA ramps need a handrail?
    ADA ramps that have a rise of 6 inches or less may have a handrail on one side only. The top surface of the ramp handrail must be 34-38 inches above the ramp and continuous along the entire length of the ramp. If the rise is greater than 6 inches, then an ADA-compliant handrail is required on both sides.
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