ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Guidelines were designed by
the US Government to insure safe and accessible design. Armada
Systems meet or exceed all these requirements to give you the safest
systems available. Feel free to call us with any questions or visit
www.ada.gov for more information.
Check with local codes for any restrictions on the installation of a
ramping system.
Check the total rise of the porch or steps on the evaluation site.
Be sure to include the threshold at the door into the overall rise
of the system.
To meet ADA codes you must have 1 foot of ramp run for every 1
inch of rise. There are exceptions to this rule only if there are
space restrictions. So if a porch and steps have a total rise of 24
inches, 24 feet of ramping would be required. This does not include
any platforms that may be necessary for the ramp system.
To meet most codes, a level area must be located at the top and the
bottom of a ramp. If a porch is not present at the top, a platform
should be placed over the steps in front of the door.
No run of over 30 feet is allowed without an intermediate resting
platform. This platform may be a straight or turn platform. The
resting platform must be at least 60 inches in length and as wide as
the ramp that is leading up to it.
Any platform that changes direction must be at least 60 inches by 60
inches.
Handrails are required on any rise over 6 inches or ramps that
are over 6 feet in length.
Handrails are required on both sides of the ramp with continuous
rails on switchback and dogleg platforms.
Handrails are strongly recommended on any ramp.
As a guide, AlumiRamp Inc. provides sample configuration sheets
to assist on ramp design. If you are in need of assistance, contact
your authorized AlumiRamp Inc. dealer or call us directly at the
factory.