• Codes
  • Features

    Features Overview

    Go to features
    Reference

    Reference.

    A reliable and up-to-date source of codes.
    Research

    Research.

    Rapidly and efficiently calculate project parameters.
    Collaboration

    Collaboration.

    Get everyone on the same page and streamline code research.
    Workflows
    Architects
    Architects
    General Contractors
    General Contractors
    Building Official & Plans Examiners
    Building Official & Plans Examiners
    Inspectors
    Inspectors
    Owners
    Owners
    Subcontractors
    Subcontractors
    Code Consultants
    Code Consultants
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • Sign Up
Sign Up
Login
  • Code Library
  • Features
  • Pricing
  • About
  • Careers
  • Help
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy
Sign Up
Upgrade to Premium
Code calculators: Code Calculators automatically generates a detailed list of requirements.
REFERENCE
Amendment Styling
Industry-leading search
Code diagrams
RESEARCH
Code calculators
Filter by topic
Code compare
Code sheet exports
COLLABORATION
Team projects
Bookmarks
Comments
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL
Have an account? Sign in
// CODE SNIPPET

405.2 Slope

2010 ADA Standards > 4 Accessible Routes > 405 Ramps > 405.2 Slope
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.

EXCEPTION: In existing sites, buildings, and facilities, ramps shall be permitted to have running slopes steeper than 1:12 complying with Table 405.2 where such slopes are necessary due to space limitations.
Table 405.2 Maximum Ramp Slope and Rise 
for Existing Sites, Buildings, and Facilities
Slope 1Maximum Rise
1. A slope steeper than 1:8 is prohibited.
Steeper than 1:10 but not steeper than 1:8 3 inches (75 mm)
Steeper than 1:12 but not steeper than 1:10 6 inches (150 mm)
Advisory 405.2 Slope.  To accommodate the widest range of users, provide ramps with the least possible running slope and, wherever possible, accompany ramps with stairs for use by those individuals for whom distance presents a greater barrier than steps, e.g., people with heart disease or limited stamina.

Related Code Sections


1002.4.2 Recreation Facilities, Slope
The floor or ground surface of wheelchair spaces shall have a slope not steeper than 1:48 when in the load and unload position ...
2010 ADA Standards > 10 Recreation Facilities > 1002 Amusement Rides > 1002.4 Wheelchair Spaces in Amusement Rides > 1002.4.2 Slope
403.3 Accessible Routes, Slope
The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20.  The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48 ...
2010 ADA Standards > 4 Accessible Routes > 403 Walking Surfaces > 403.3 Slope
405.2 Accessible Routes, Slope
Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12. EXCEPTION : In existing sites, buildings, and facilities, ramps shall be permitted ...
2010 ADA Standards > 4 Accessible Routes > 405 Ramps > 405.2 Slope
810.2.4 Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements, Slope
Parallel to the roadway, the slope of the bus stop boarding and alighting area shall be the same as the roadway, to the maximum extent practicable ...
2010 ADA Standards > 8 Special Rooms, Spaces, and Elements > 810 Transportation Facilities > 810.2 Bus Boarding and Alighting Areas > 810.2.4 Slope
1009.3 Recreation Facilities, Sloped Entries
Sloped entries shall comply with 1009.3. Advisory 1009.3 Sloped Entries.  Personal wheelchairs and mobility devices may not be appropriate ...
2010 ADA Standards > 10 Recreation Facilities > 1009 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas > 1009.3 Sloped Entries
Help Contact Us Privacy Terms
Code Calculators
Code Calculators
Code calculators automatically generate a detailed list of requirements.
Search
Search
Don't miss relevant code. Quickly locate sections across your jurisdiction.
Code sheet exports
Code sheet exports
Generate a code sheet that integrates with your drawing set.
Code diagrams
Code diagrams
Unpack the code through illustrations and descriptions.
Shared projects
Shared projects
Projects provide a dedicated space to collaborate on code research.
Code Compare
Code Compare
Highlight differences between any two building codes.
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the most sophisticated code compliance platform.
VISIT PRICING
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the full code compliance platform.
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL PRICING