Question:
A ramp was built for an elderly couple , which one uses a walker to get around , here is the rise to run measures , was wanting to know what the actual incline/grade was. 23 inches rise to 8 ft. of run?? I am sure it is safely suppose to be 1 inch of rise to 12 inches of run. Not sure what that grade is either, was just trying to compare to see how unsafe this ramp is ?
Answers:
What do you think about when you are driving?
23"/8'= .239583 vs 1"/1'= .083
.239583/.083=2.875
What causes the most accidents on the roads speed ,slow drivers or women drivers?
2.875x unsafe
How do you feel about drivers on hand held cell phones?
Are there specifications on such ramps? or would it be okif the elderly people can easily manuver up and down the ramp..?
Is it possible to get drunk on petrol?
If you want safety info for ramps and handicap access you may want to check the ADA regulations.Will a handbrake work if the brakes fail?
It would not be allowed as a ramp built for public use (1:12 is the maximum) but for private homes the rules are more lenient. It's better to allow someone a steeper ramp that gives them affordable access to their home than to tell them they won't be allowed to get in their home without an exorbitantly expensive ramp. For a standard ramp, that would require 23 feet of ramp. If it needs to be folded, it needs a level landing with at least a five foot turning circle. Minimum clear width is 36 inches. The ramp must have a curb all around generally 4 inches high, and rails must be 34 inches high. The rail profile is limited, too--2 1/4 inch maximum width and restrictions as to maximum circumference. Most homeowners couldn't afford the ramps I've worked on but they were for public use, not private homes.Where can I buy a breathalyzer/breathalyser from ?
I almost forgot--you can't have more than 20 feet of ramp without a four foot level landing, so make that a 27 foot ramp.
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