How Do You Build A Handicapped Wheelchair Ramp?
Compliance is optional. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defined the design guidelines for facility access for disabled people. Don’t get me wrong, they are great guidelines but remember compliance is for new or remodeled public buildings, not for residential. The 2004 Architectural Barriers Act updated and improved the usability of the specifications to harmonize with building codes and industry standards. Building a wheelchair ramp for a residence is a matter for local building codes and is only subject to the local building code enforcement. Check with the local building code department about permits and local code compliance before beginning construction. Draw a plan and have it ready to submit. Permanent or temporary, a ramp must be made of weatherproof material and include non slip surfaces, sturdy leg supports and handrails. Measure up from the ground to see how many inches the ramp must rise. Design a wheelchair ramp for a residence using the minimum formula of one foo
