ADA sidewalk requirements
Title 3 of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) of 1990 was written to make places open to the public also accessible to the disabled. ADA sidewalk requirements are meant to assist those with disabilities to have an “accessible path” that gives them equal access to all public locations equivalent with those who are not disabled. These requirements apply to city, school and public park sidewalks as well as walkways on private property that are open to the public.
ADA sidewalk requirements primarily deal with creating a surface and slope that accommodate the disabled. This means removing any lift or gap of ¼ inch or more. It requires a slope of 1 to 12 (1 inch of rise for every 12 inches of run) and a recommends a smooth surface. ADA sidewalk requirements also require a minimum sidewalk width of 4 feet and include the use of curb ramps with specifications for landings and detectable warnings where the sidewalk connects with roads and parking areas.
ADA sidewalk requirements primarily deal with creating a surface and slope that accommodate the disabled. This means removing any lift or gap of ¼ inch or more. It requires a slope of 1 to 12 (1 inch of rise for every 12 inches of run) and a recommends a smooth surface. ADA sidewalk requirements also require a minimum sidewalk width of 4 feet and include the use of curb ramps with specifications for landings and detectable warnings where the sidewalk connects with roads and parking areas.
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