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36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM

This is an NPRM for the Proposed MDE Standards (2012). Click here to view the Final MDE Standards (2017).

M303.3.3 Ramped.

Changes in level greater than ½ inch (13 mm) high shall be ramped and shall comply with M303.3.3.

M303.3.3.1 Running Slope.

Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.

M303.3.3.2 Cross Slope.

The cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48.

M303.3.3.3 Clear Width.

The clear width of ramp runs shall be 36 inches (915 mm) minimum.

M303.3.3.4 Edge Protection.

Ramps with drop offs ½ inch (13 mm) or greater shall provide edge protection 2 inches (50 mm) high minimum on each side.

M303.3.3.5 Handrails.

Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm) shall provide handrails on each side.

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