THERE IS A LOT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUILDING RAMPS SO THAT THEY COMPLY AND MEET CERTIFICATION, BELOW IS AN EXTRACT FROM AS1428-1.2009.
AS1428-1.2009 (CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED)
Ramps
OBJECTIVE
To provide easy and safe access between levels
DESCRIPTION
Pathways that are sloping are defined by their gradients. These
are expressed in ratios of height over distance. A ramp is a
sloping pathway with gradients between 1 in 14 and 1 in 20 and
require kerbs and handrails on both sides. For pathways with a
gradient above 1: 20 the ground abutting the side of the walkway
must extend out level to a distance of 600 mm on either side, if
not then a wall with a handrail and kerb must be provided on one
side (AS 1428.1 Clause 5.2).
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Ramp Gradient
The maximum gradient of a ramp is 1 in 14 (AS1428.1 5.3) and is to be consistent between landings. The cross fall shall not exceed 1 in 40 (AS1428.1 clause 5.6).
RAMP WIDTH
Given their public use, the minimum clear width of the ramp between handrails is to be 1200 mm (AS 1428.2 Clause 8.1). 1800 mm is preferred as it is the width of the
Accessible Pedestrian Network and allows two wheelchairs to pass.
LANDINGS
The minimum length of landings shall be:
• 1200 mm if the ramp continues in the same direction (AS1428.1 Clause 5.7 Fig 1),
• 1330 mm if ramp turns 90º, and,
• 1540 mm wide and 2070 mm long if ramp turns 180º (AS1428.2 Clause 6.2).
Landings shall be spaced at a maximum of 9 m for a gradient of 1 in 14 and 14 m for 1 in 19 m.
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