ADA Checklist for Emergency Shelters

E1-d. Where the slope of the accessible route is greater than 1:20, does this area meet the following requirements for an accessible ramp?

   Yes

    No

d-i. Is the slope no greater than 1:12? [ADA Standards § 4.8.2]

   Yes

    No

Note: For existing ramps, the slope may be 1:10 for a 6-inch rise and 1:8 for a 3-inch rise in special circumstances]. [ADA Standards § 4.1.6(3)

d-ii. Are handrails installed on both sides of each ramp segment? [ADA Standards § 4.8.5]

   Yes

    No

d-iii. Is the ramp width, measured between handrails, at least 36 inches? [ADA Standards § 4.8.3]

   Yes

    No

d-iv. Are the handrails mounted 34 to 38 inches above the ramp surface? [ADA Standards § 4.8.5]

   Yes

    No

d-v. If a ramp is longer than 30 feet, is a level landing at least 60 inches long provided every 30 feet? [ADA Standards § 4.8.4]

   Yes

   No

d-vi. Does the ramp have a level landing that is at least 60 inches long at the top and bottom of each ramp section or where the ramp changes direction? [ADA Standards § 4.8.4]

   Yes

    No

d-vii. If the ramp or landing has a vertical drop-off on either side of the ramp, is edge protection provided? [ADA Standards § 4.8.7]

   Yes

    No