Ramps
Threshold, portable and modular ramps, by the lengths the maker sells and weight capacity.
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Questions people ask
How long a ramp do I need?
First measure the rise: the height from the ground to the top of the step or threshold. For public buildings, the ADA Standards say a ramp can't be steeper than 1:12 (U.S. Access Board). At that slope, each inch of rise needs at least 12 inches of ramp (derived from that slope). Each product shows the lengths the maker sells, and the maker's instructions say what rise each length is for.
Do the ADA rules apply to my home?
No. The U.S. Access Board says the ADA doesn't apply to privately owned or leased housing that isn't used as a public accommodation, including single-family homes, condos and apartments (U.S. Access Board). Check your state and local building codes. If you rent, check your lease or building rules first.
When does a ramp need handrails?
For public buildings, the ADA Standards require handrails on both sides of a ramp with a rise greater than 6 inches, and limit each ramp run to a 30-inch rise (U.S. Access Board). For a home, follow the ramp maker's instructions and your local code.
What weight capacity do I need?
Each product shows the maker's weight capacity. Make sure it covers the person plus any wheelchair or scooter, and anyone who helps push.