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Guide to the ADA Standards

Landings [§405.7]

Level landings are required at the top and bottom of each run. Changes in level greater than 1:48 are not permitted at landings. Landings must be designed to prevent the accumulation of water.

Ramp with landings at top and bottom that are 60” long min. and at least as wide as ramp run.  Notes:  Grade breaks (i.e., where the change in slope occurs) must be perpendicular to the direction of ramp runs to prevent cross-slope issues and uneven surfaces.  No change in level is permitted within landings other than slopes 1:48 max.

Intermediate landings between runs must be at least 60” wide clear and 60” long clear where ramps change direction (any change from linear). Handrails, edge protection, vertical posts and other elements cannot obstruct or overlap the minimum 60” by 60” clearance. The 12” minimum handrail extensions required at the top and bottom of ramp runs must be in the same direction of the run, but they can turn or wrap where handrails are continuous at the inside turn of dogleg or switchback ramps.

Ramp that changes direction with intermediate landing 60” min. by 60” min.

Intermediate Landings Where Ramps Change Direction

Intermediate landing 60” min. by 60” min. at ramp that changes direction.  Notes:   Handrails Extensions must be linear, but can turn or wrap where handrails are continuous at the inside turn of dogleg or switchback ramps.  Configuration Recommendation: Align runs less than 60” wide to the outer edge of landings for easier wheelchair maneuvering between runs.

Doorways at Landings [§405.7.5]

Required door maneuvering clearances can overlap ramp landings (it is advisable to locate the swing of doors outside ramp landings for greater safety).

Doorways at Ramp Landings

Doorway at ramp landing.  Notes: Ramp landing can overlap door maneuvering clearance.  Recommendation:  Locate door swing outside ramp landing.

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