3. Urban accessibility

Ramps

Slope according to ramp length

Length in metersSlope percentage
Less than 3 m
Between 3 m and 10 m
Menor a 3mt
10%-12%
8% - 10%
6% - 8%



Type 1 ramp



· If a sidewalk is 0.15 m high the ideal ramp
slope is 10% with a minimum length of 1.50m

· The ramps must be at the corners or as
dividing elements of sidewalks.

· The end of the ramp MUST BE LEVELED TO THE
GROUND

Type 2 ramp



· Slope must not exceed 6%.


· It must be parallel to the sidewalk.

· The end of the ramp MUST BE LEVELED TO THE
GROUND.

Sidewalk height and ramp slope


Sidewalk height 0.15 m, 10% slope


Sidewalk height 0.25 m, 10% slope