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  • Handicap Ramp Slope and Length Calculator

    Handicap Ramp Slope and Length Calculator

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    Tracy Mikulec
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    Our ADA ramp length calculator determines the required ramp length for your project. Our calculator also tells you the number of resting platforms that you need to have to be ADA-compliant. As a guide, the ADA ramp requirements are 1 foot of ramp for every inch of rise for a 4.8° incline. Ramp Length Calculator A. Elevation…

  • ADA Ramp Slope Requirements

    ADA Ramp Slope Requirements

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    ADA Ramp Slope The ADA ramp slope must be no steeper than 1:12 (1 inch of vertical rise to 12 inches of ramp length.) The Americans with Disabilities Act states that these criteria must be met for any wheelchair ramp used by the public. For example, suppose the vertical rise is 10”. To calculate the ADA-required ramp…