Accessibility · Ramps
Accessible Ramp Handrail Height
Height of handrails required on ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 in.
Description
Ramps with more than 150 mm (6 in) of rise require handrails on both sides, within the same general height band as stair handrails.
Sources
- ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Tags
Values
Standard rangeRange
864–965 mm34–38 in
Related dimensions
1:12 (8.3%)
1:12 (8.3%)
Ramp Running Slope
AccessibilityMaximum running slope for an accessible ramp, expressed as a rise-to-run ratio.
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864–965 mm
34–38 in
Handrail Height
ArchitectureHeight of stair and ramp handrails, measured vertically above the tread nosing or ramp surface.
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