In addition, I believe that the ideal turning platform is 42 inches square. I think this is so that if a person is using a power-scooter there will be enough room.
At 01:48 PM 8/21/2008, you wrote: >Hi Robert, > >The required length is one foot for every inch of rise. > >So, if the height you have to rise is 39 inches, then your ramp has to be 39 >feet long. > >I would assume that you would cut that in half, and create a 20 foot ramp, >then place a landing half way down, and turn the ramp 180 degrees to come >down the other 19 or so feet. > >Alternatively, you could ramp it down for 13 feet, turn it around for >another 13 feet, and finish it off at the final 13 feet. > >Just keep in mind that the landings have to be wide enough that the >wheelchair will be able to manoeuvre freely without getting caught, and >that, at least, one hand rail follow the entire length of the ramp, save for >the landings, although this may be different for your building codes down >there. > >In any case, here are a few options for you. > >Victor >Co-moderator >Blind Movie Buffs List >Guidedogs List > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
