Ramp Handrails - Utility
Utility ramp handrails are safety components used along a ramp that provide user assistance and protection from falling. Utility handrails must include either a curbs at a minimum of 4” | 10.2 cm high, or an integrated parallel bottom bar that restricts the passage of a 4” | 10.2 cm diameter sphere. Downloads online #ramps #ada #accessibility #wheelchair #buildings
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are chairs with wheels designed to serve users that are unable to, or have difficulty with, walking due to injury, illness, or disability. A typical wheelchair has a length of 42” | 106.7 cm, a height of 36” | 91.4 cm, seat heights around 19.5” | 49.5 cm, and a width of 25” | 63.5 cm. Downloads online #wheelchairs #accessibility #disabled #humans #people
Ramp Widths
ADA accessible ramps must maintain a minimum clear width of 36” | 91.4 cm at all times. The cross slope along the width of any ramp must be less than 1:50 | < 2%. The 36” | 91.4 cm clear width must be maintained between all including handrails. Downloads online #ramps #ada #accessibility #wheelchair #buildings
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