Understanding ADA Ramp and Curb Ramp Requirements
The ADA has helped disabled people gain equitable access. The ADA requires ramps and curb ramps for disabled people to safely and independently use public spaces. This comprehensive guide will cover the ADA requirements for ramps, including where they're needed, design criteria, and compliance factors.
Ramps and Curb Ramps: Where they Are Needed
The ADA requires ramps and curb ramps on accessible routes for level changes over half an inch. Some solutions include elevators and platform lifts. Ramps must also be used on accessible routes with running slopes over 5%.
Ramp Needs
RAMPS are essential to accessible design, and the ADA has numerous building requirements:
Ramp Clear Width: Ramps must be 36 inches wide between handrails.
Handrails: Ramps over 6 inches must have handr...