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| How
to Build Wheelchair Ramps |
| The ABCs
of Ramp Design & Measurement |
| Ramp
Plans On How to Design & Create Wheel Chair Access |
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Building
a wheelchair ramp will require a lot of attention to detail.
The primary guiding rules are outlined in the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Our consultants provide advice to
people regarding how to build a safe access ramp on a daily
basis. We also sell ramps and and lifts
The most Frequently asked question we recieve
is "How long should I make my ramp?" The simple answer
is you should have one foot of ramp for every one inch of rise.
However, there are many exceptions to this rule and there are
many other factors to consider when designing a ramp system.
We provide the following sets of factors
for you to consider whe you begin to plan your ramp system.
Please study these worksheet wheel chair ramp plans carefully.
It will help determine what ramp style will solve your specialized
wheelchair ramp access needs. If you would like assistance
from our ADA Ramp Experts please don't hesitate to call us Toll
Free, we are always happy answer any questions you may have. |
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| Door
Ramp Plans Description |
| (As
You Face Your House) |
| Front
Door 
Back Door |
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The Picture Above That Best Describes The Swing of Your Front
or Back Door. |
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| Screen
Door Ramp Plan |
| Do
You Have A Screen Door? |
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The Picture Above That Best Describes The Swing of Your Screen
Door. |
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| Stair
& Porch Ramp Plan Dimensions |
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| a.
Total number of stairs/risers |
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Individual riser height (each riser) |
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Individual stair depth (treac) |
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Distance from top of stair to threshold |
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Height of threshold |
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Width of threshold |
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Edge of threshold to door |
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Width of door opening |
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Porch width |
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Width of stair |
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Total rise (slope) of yard/walkway/driveway |
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(where ramp will be positioned) |
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| Example
Sketch of Ramp Plan |
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is an example of a simple overhead sketch ramp plan that we would
need to of the area where you require ramp access. Include
dimensions of building, sidewalk, steps, driveway or street.
Also include any obstacles such as trees, mounds, fences or
flower beds. Additionally, include sidewalk, building
dimensions or information that would help our ADA Ramp Experts
determine where your ramp would be best placed. |
| Handi-Ramp® products
are available across North and Central America including Alaska,
Hawaii, Canada and Puerto Rico. You
can call us toll free, at (800) 876-RAMP
to discuss your specific needs.
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