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Posted by Kris Krieger on February 13, 2008, 11:22 am
> om:
>>
>> > "3D Peruna"> wrote
>> >>http://halbot.haluze.sk/images/2005-11/1497_blackhumor_Galgen.jpg
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>> > My client with the *handicap* house down in Birmingham said she
>> > wanted a handicap ramp off the porch on the back of her house.
>> > The floor height at the rear of the house, due to a sloping grade,
>> > was about 9' high.
>> > I told her how long the ramp would *legally* have to be, and the
>> > approximate cost, and she instantly said 'Forget it'.
>> > 9' high x (1' per 12') + landings and switchbacks = $$$
>>
>> Is there such a thing as an outdoor lift, esp one that uses a
>> transmission
>
>> mechanism to allow it to be manually operated? I wouldn't knwo how
>> to google that, but I'm wondering.
>>
>> My cousin's child has mobility problems, so I'm thinking about such
>> things
>
>> mreo tahn I'd previously done.
>
> I've never seen mechanical only lifts. However, there are "porch
> lifts" that are either hydraulic or screw driven that can be operated
> manually in the event of motor or power failure.
Yes, that was what I was thinking. THe problem with things that aer
"power only" so to speak could leave a person stuck in the event of an
emergency.
> I see porch lifts on
> ebay often and reasonably priced.
Oh, that's interesting to know ;)
> It should also be noted that in most cases ADA requirements (as far as
> ramp pitch) relate to commercial situations, not residential.
>
OTOH, the commercial guidelines might also be good to follow in
residential situations, because they probably take ease of use into
account to some degree - IOW, you *can* put a steeper ramp into a home,
but is that really a good idea - that sort of thing.
But that's interesting re: teh mechanical lifts, thanks for the info!
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