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WELCOME. A Webinar Series Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Webcast #6 What’s So Hard About Building a Ramp? With Amy McGrath, Movin’ Out, Inc. and Tom Hirsch, AIA. What’s So Hard About Building a Ramp?. It requires attention to:. N eeds of the Person

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  1. WELCOME A Webinar Series Sponsored by theWisconsin Department of Health Services Webcast #6 What’s So Hard About Building a Ramp? With Amy McGrath, Movin’ Out, Inc. and Tom Hirsch, AIA

  2. What’s So Hard About Building a Ramp?

  3. It requires attention to: • Needs of the Person • Assessment of their Situation • Planning

  4. It requires input from others who do: • Design • Zoning/Building Permits • Construction • Contracting

  5. It requires answers to: • Do you have a plan? • Do you have the financing you’ll need? • Do you have drawings/specifications that will work for the person? • Do you have a building permit? • Do you have a contractor? • Have you signed a contract with the builder that includes information on costs, time, materials and specifications?

  6. It requires assessment of:(The home modifications trinity) Will it pass the test? Public Scrutiny Is it a good investment? Does it meet minimum standards? Financially Sound High Quality

  7. So, you (still) want to build a ramp? What you will need to know… and some things to avoid.

  8. Ramps provide no-step transition between 2 levels • “Rise = vertical distance to overcome • “Run” = horizontal distance over which the rise occurs • Ratio of Rise / Run = “Slope” referred to as 1:12, 1 in 12, 1 inch per foot • Building Code term “Ramp” means any pathway greater than 1:20 slope, and which may not exceed 1:12.

  9. Required elements of a ramp[ Sec 405, ANSI A117.1-2003 ] • Landings at both top and bottom • Cross Slope • Floor surfaces • Clear Width • Maximum Rise • Handrails • Edge protection

  10. Required elements of a ramp[ Sec 405, ANSI A117.1-2003 ] • Landings at both top and bottom - 60” in direction of travel • Cross Slope max of 1:48 • Floor surfaces - Non-slip & self draining • Clear Width of at least 36” (measured between handrails) • Maximum Rise of 30” • Handrails - 34-38” AFF & grasp-able [see Sec 505 ] • Edge protection within 4” of the floor

  11. Alternatives to ramps:Match the exterior approach and the first floor

  12. Alternatives to ramps:Match the exterior approach and the first floor:

  13. Alternatives to ramps:Match the exterior approach and the first floor:

  14. Alternatives to ramps:Inclined walk

  15. ConstructionIn existing homes, overcoming 16-24” rise is common, so planning is important • How steep a ramp can the user handle? • Location: zoning setbacks may apply and generally do if there is a roof • Layout: single or multiple runs

  16. ConstructionFrost protection to prevent heaving

  17. ConstructionEvery run requires a landing, top & bottom.Treated lumber must be used for exterior, wooden ramps.

  18. Non-slip surface3/8” gaps are the maximum allowed to prevent wheelchair wheels from engaging the openings

  19. Non-Slip Surface

  20. The Finished ProductUseable… and safe!

  21. Other Finished ProductsUseable ... and safe!

  22. Other Finished ProductsInside matches the OutsideNot useable…or safe

  23. Other Finished ProductsNeither useable ... or safe!

  24. Other Finished Products Neither useable … or safe

  25. Other Finished ProductsNeither useable … or safe!

  26. Like all Other Home Modifications… • Safe • Appropriate for and useable by the person its built for • A good investment and a responsible use of funds A ramp needs to be:

  27. Thank You • Thank you for participating in the Home Modifications Webinar series. • If you missed any webcasts or want to revisit them, • the power point presentations can be found on the Movin’ Out, Inc. website at www.movin-out.org (An electronic guide will also be available on the site within the next month, after receiving feedback and compiling all questions asked during the series.) • The recorded presentations are available through the DHS archived webcasts site at http://media1.wi.gov/dhfs/catalog/

  28. Feedback Webinar Series Feedback Please send your feedback regarding the webinar series to info@movin-out.org Such as • things you wish had been covered but weren’t, • things that were covered that you wish hadn’t been, • webcasts you would like in the future regarding housing (or other topics), • whether or not the series was worth your time • additional questions you would like answered

  29. Credits • Webinar Series developed and coordinated by Movin’ Out, Inc. • Movin’ Out is a statewide housing agency that works with people with disabilities to develop solutions to their short and long term housing needs. Contact information at www.movin-out.org • Presenters: • Movin’ Out staff: Amy McGrath, Howard Mandeville, David Porterfield • Sam Breidenbach, TDS Custom Construction • Jim Gormley, Attorney, Foley and Lardner, LLP • Tom Hirsch, AIA, Hirsch Group, LLC • Larry Taff, CR, GCP, CAPS General Contractor, TZ of Madison, Inc. • Matt Tucker, Zoning Administrator, City of Madison • Mike Van Erem, Plan Review Specialist, City of Madison

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