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15 YEARS OF MAKING ACCESSIBILITY EASIER
Installation, Rental, Sales
Service anywhere in Quebec!
Call now: 1-866-416-1024
HOW TO DETERMINE THE RIGHT RAMP LENGTH FOR YOUR WHEELCHAIR?
Slope standard for disabled wheelchair ramp
Obstacles and railings for commercial wheelchair ramps.
An acces wheelchair ramp must have handrails if the term of a ramp rises more than 6 inches or if a projection extends 72 inches horizontally or more, this may vary depending on your province . This handrail must extend to the landings as well. It is recommended, that the barrier of at least two inches in height are placed along the edges of the handrail. Although we follow the recommended design of wheelchair ramps, it is mandatory to check with your local by-laws, insurance and occupational therapist for any installation of a wheelchair ramp. modular access ramp or portable ramp.
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Slope standard for wheelchair ramp
The “Switch back” can be used when you want to save space so change the direction of the ramp, but the turns must be either 90 degrees or 180 degrees. If the change of direction is 180 degrees, the wheelchair landing to make the turn must be twice as long as necessary for a 90-degree turn and must not have a slope.
The CNBC ( Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation ) recommends that wheelchair ramps should have 1 inch of rise for every 12 inches of length known as (RUN: The horizontal length of a sloping surface) . This makes the wheelchair slope required a ratio of 1:12. If the person needs an easier slope, either 1:16 or 1:20 can be used, but before making such a decision, it is advisable to speak with your occupational therapist.
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