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Are handrails required on both sides of the ramp? We answer this question today as we discuss Part 3 of accessibility requirements for ramps and curb ramps – pro tips for understanding the differences. We also cover guidelines on curb or barrier edge protection, handrail extension, and surface edge protection.
It's also important to note here that ramps should not be confused with curb ramps, which we will define today. Definitions are important to make sure we don’t mistake one over the other and end up not meeting the standards.
Joining us today are BlueDAG co-founders Paul Klein and Mark Wood, with over 50 years of experience in the field. We’re also joined by Trent Sunahara, our Chief Strategy Officer, and Victor Felix, BlueDAG's Director of Content and Compliance.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Guidelines for handrails on a ramp and side ramp landings
- Extended floor or ground surface edge protection (Figure 405.9.1 on ADA Standards)
- Curb or barrier edge protection to prevent wheel entrapment (Figure 405.9.2 on ADA Standards)
- Handrail extension and barrier requirements to be cane-detectable
- The definition of a curb ramp and its different types
- Differences in requirements between ADA and California
- Curb ramp guidelines for counter slope, landings, location, and diagonal curb ramps
Links:
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf
California Code for Ramps, Curb Ramps, and Slopes
https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/publications-and-resources/polling-place-accessibility-guidelines/ramps-curb-ramps-slopes
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