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Posted by dpb on September 28, 2008, 10:47 am
bdeditch wrote:
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> I think that the cement will be our best bet. Another question. We
> will need to have the ramps reach a total height of about 28 inches,
> so this means a switch back ramp with 2 ramps at 14 feet. Is 14 feet
> to long of a run?
Elsewhere in the thread you've had the two pertinent responses --
the ADA guidelines document that gives requirements and to contact the
local jurisdictional office of permitting, inspection, etc., to get any
local code requirements as well.
What you'll have to do is satisfy those minimum requirements
irregardless of what else somebody here tells you.
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Posted by Tom Cular on September 28, 2008, 12:20 pm
Hi Guy,
The maximum allowed rise for any run is 30" without a platform (landing). If
your total rise is greater than that, add a platform and stretch the ramp
accordingly, it's not that much extra work or cost, do it right and do it
once.
Many years ago, I had a supervisor who used to preach" Why do we have the
time and money to come back and fix it, when we didn't have the time or
budget to do it right the first time?" That guy made a lasting impression
on me more than 30 years ago that has never left me or failed me. Bottom
line is do it right the first time and it'll never (almost) come back to
bite you on the butt.
Tom
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> You can use pressure treated 2x6 and then cover with indoor outdoor
> carpet.
> I have built handicap ramps with 2x6 redwood and a concrete
> landing/transition from street level to first board. Anyway that is just a
> technical aspect so there is no bump on the start of the ramp.
> Yes, 2x6 boards can be used for a ramp in Calif. You can also use the
> composite wood with stainless screws.....This is a non-slip surface also.
> > Just wondering what is the recommended material for building an ADA
> > ramp. What we have is 33" from the ground to threshold top. This is on
> > a commerical coach and will be used for an office in California. We
> > were hoping to have a deck running along the length(50 to 60 feet). We
> > are planning on pouring a cement pad of about 6", and also for the
> > parking stall.
> > If we can get away from using cement on the ramp and using wood,
> > except plywood. Has anyone used 6 X2 boards?- Hide quoted text -
> - Show quoted text -
I think that the cement will be our best bet. Another question. We
will need to have the ramps reach a total height of about 28 inches,
so this means a switch back ramp with 2 ramps at 14 feet. Is 14 feet
to long of a run?
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Posted by Anthony on September 28, 2008, 11:25 am
Go to the ADA website they will give you the details and all of the
information that you require. You can build them out of wood or concrete, if
wood use pressure treated lumber and I suggest that you use recycled
materials for the deck also grip pads.
--
Anthony Ippolito
Providing Architectural Drafting & Design
For Over 40 Years
ippolitoa@bellsouth.net
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> Just wondering what is the recommended material for building an ADA
> ramp. What we have is 33" from the ground to threshold top. This is on
> a commerical coach and will be used for an office in California. We
> were hoping to have a deck running along the length(50 to 60 feet). We
> are planning on pouring a cement pad of about 6", and also for the
> parking stall.
> If we can get away from using cement on the ramp and using wood,
> except plywood. Has anyone used 6 X2 boards?
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> will need to have the ramps reach a total height of about 28 inches,
> so this means a switch back ramp with 2 ramps at 14 feet. Is 14 feet
> to long of a run?