MAXIMIM WALKWAY SLOPE
MAXIMIM WALKWAY SLOPE
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I'm trying to grade a walkway from first floor level to basement level. Site is very flat. Originally stairs were proposed by the architect to create an outside access from first floor level to basement level. Elevation difference is 14 feet. It does not have to be ADA compliant. Any ideas on maximum slope i can use? What should i do to prevent skid hazard when it snows? Thank you.





RE: MAXIMIM WALKWAY SLOPE
RE: MAXIMIM WALKWAY SLOPE
Check with local building official and ask him if what code they've adopted. Check that code.
You may want to 'option' an idea of mixing ramps with stairs.
RE: MAXIMIM WALKWAY SLOPE
Thanks!
RE: MAXIMIM WALKWAY SLOPE
RE: MAXIMIM WALKWAY SLOPE
RE: MAXIMIM WALKWAY SLOPE
RE: MAXIMIM WALKWAY SLOPE
The maximum walkway slope for an ADA accessible route is 1 in 20, or 5%. Steeper than this is a ramp, so handrails are required both sides; and maximum rise is 30" before a flat landing is required, etc.