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Ramps & Entrance Access

Ramps - any portion of an exterior accessible route steeper than 1:20 is treated as a ramp.

2.1 If there is a ramp is it at least 36 inches wide? [405.5] Note: If there are handrails, measure between the handrails.
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2.2 Is the surface stable, firm and slip resistant? [405.4]
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2.3 For each section of the ramp, is the running slope no greater than 1:12, i.e. for every inch of height change there are at least 12 inches of ramp run? [405.2] Note: Rises no greater than 3 inches with a slope no steeper than 1:8 and rises no greater than 6 inches with a slope no steeper than 1:10 are permitted when such slopes are necessary due to space limitations.
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2.4 Is there a level landing that is at least 60 inches long and at least as wide as the ramp: At the top of the ramp? At the bottom of the ramp? [405.7.2, 405.7.3]
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2.5 Is there a level landing where the ramp changes direction that is at least 60 x 60 inches?[405.7.4]
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2.6 If the ramp has a rise higher than 6 inches, are there handrails on both sides? [405.8] Note: Curb ramps are not required to have handrails.
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2.7 Is the top of the handrail gripping surface no less than 34 inches and no greater than 38 inches above the ramp surface? [505.4]
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2.8 Is the handrail gripping surface continuous and not obstructed along the top or sides? [505.3] If there are obstructions, is the bottom of the gripping surface obstructed no greater than 20%? [505.6]
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2.9 If the handrail gripping surface is circular, is it no less than 1 ¼ inches and no greater than 2 inches in diameter? [505.7.1]
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2.10 If the handrail gripping surface is non-circular: Is the perimeter no less than 4 inches and no greater than 6¼ inches?
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2.11 Does the handrail: Extend at least 12 inches horizontally beyond the top and bottom of the ramp? - Return to a wall, guard, or landing surface? [505.10.1] Note: If a 12 inch extension would be a hazard (in circulation path) it is not required.
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2.12 To prevent wheelchair casters and crutch tips from falling off: Does the surface of the ramp extend at least 12 inches beyond the inside face of the handrail? -Or- Is there a curb or barrier that prevents the passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere? [405.9.1, 405.9.2]
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Entrance Access

2.13 Is the main entrance accessible?
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2.14 If the main entrance is not accessible, is there an alternative accessible entrance? Can the alternative accessible entrance be used independently and during the same hours as the main entrance?
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2.15 Do all inaccessible entrances have signs indicating the location of the nearest accessible entrance? [216.6]
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2.16 If not all entrances are accessible, is there a sign at the accessible entrance with the International Symbol of Accessibility? [216.6]
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2.17 Is the clear opening width of the accessible entrance door at least 32 inches, between the face of the door and the stop, when the door is open 90 degrees? [404.2.3]
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2.18 If there is a front approach to the pull side of the door, is there at least 18 inches of maneuvering clearance beyond the latch side plus at least 60 inches clear depth? Note: See 2010 Standards 404.2.4 for maneuvering clearance requirements on the push side of the door and side approaches to the pull side of the door. On both sides of the door, is the ground or floor surface of the maneuvering clearance level (no steeper than 1:48)? [404.2.4]
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2.19 If the threshold is vertical is it no more than ¼ inch high? -Or- No more than ½ inch high with the top ¼ inch beveled no steeper than 1:2, if the threshold was installed on or after the 1991 ADA Standards went into effect (1/26/93)? -Or- No more than ¾ inch high with the top ½ inch beveled no steeper than 1:2, if the threshold was installed before the 1991 ADA Standards went into effect (1/26/93)? [404.2.5, 303.2] Note: The first ¼ inch of the ½ or ¾ inch threshold may be vertical; the rest must be beveled.
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2.20 Is the door equipped with hardware that is operable with one hand and does not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist? Door handle? Lock (if provided)? [404.2.7]
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2.21 Are the operable parts of the door hardware no less than 34 inches and no greater than 48 inches above the floor or ground surface? [404.2.7]
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2.22 If the door has a closer, does it take at least 5 seconds to close from an open position of 90 degrees to a position of 12 degrees from the latch? [404.2.8]
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2.23 If there are two doors in a series, e.g. vestibule, is the distance between the doors at least 48 inches plus the width of the doors when swinging into the space? [404.2.6]
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2.24 If provided at the building entrance, are carpets or mats no higher than ½ inch thick? [302.2]
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2.25 Are edges of carpets or mats securely attached to minimize tripping hazards? [302.2]
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