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You'll need experience with a wide variety of specialized tools, and it may take several days to finish. If you've built a deck or installed an irrigation system, these projects probably match your abilities.  \nIf you live with or care for someone who has limited mobility, an access ramp can make getting in and out of the house much easier. In this four-part series, you’ll learn the essential steps for building a home access ramp. In this part, you’ll learn how to design the ramp and mark the layout. In Part 2, you’ll learn how to set the posts, and build the framing. Part 3 covers installing the decking and building the platform railings. Part 4 will show you how to finish by installing the ramp railings.  \nFollowing these instructions are diagrams for the rampin the accompanying video. Use them as reference and as a guide to help design your ramp.  \nPREPARATION  \n01  \n02  \n03  \nCheck local building codes or with your homeowner’s association for requirements and permits for building ramps. Note that building department inspections may be required at various phases of construction.  \nAs needed, call 811 to contact local utility companies. They will mark any underground lines before you start digging.  \nRead instructions for all steps to building an access ramp before  \nbeginning: planning, layout, installing posts, framing, decking, and railings.  \nPLANNING AN ACCESS RAMP  \n01  \nVerify that the door to be accessed with a ramp is wide enough for a wheelchair and easily accessible from the outside. Make sure that trees, a garage or other structures won’t interfere with access.  \nUse existing structures, such as a deck or porch, if available.  \nTIP  \nMATERIALS AND TOOLS  \n(for Part 1):  \n Tape Measure  \n Graph Paper and Pencil  2\" x 8\" Treated Lumber (for  \nledger board, if needed)  Power Saw  \n Screws or Lag Screws  Drill and Bits  \n Socket Wrench and Sockets (if needed)  \n Batterboards (furring stripsand screws)  \n Dead Blow Hammer or  \nRubber Mallet  Mason’s String  Shovel  \n Sod Remover (optional)  Marking Paint (optional)  Plumb Bob (if needed)  Carpenter’s Level  \n Line Level (if needed)  Safety Glasses  \nIMPORTANT  \nBefore installing an access ramp, check with the local building department and homeowner’s association to see if a building permit is required and whether there are specific requirements. Before digging post holes, call 811 for information on underground utilities on the property that could be damaged by digging. If you have additional questions, discuss the job with a Lowe's associate or call a professional for help.  \n 01  \n HOW TO BUILD A HOME ACCESS RAMP: PART 1  \nPLANNING AN ACCESS RAMP (cont.)  \n02  \n03  \n04  \nMeasure the distance from the ground or sidewalk to the bottom of the access door. This will help determine your ramp length. The higher the doorway is off the ground, the longer the ramp will need to be.  \n Be sure to consider any obstructions and slope of the yard. If your yard is sloped, you’ll need to measure the total drop from the bottom of your access door to your landing point. (fig. 1) See Page 04, Step 07 for details.  \n For long ramp runs, consider building a ramp that extends from the door down to a platform, then changes direction in an L-or U-shape. (fig. 2)  \nDetermine the slope of the ramp: the ratio of the rise (vertical height) to the run (horizontal length) . (fig. 3) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recommends that an access ramp rise 1\" for every 12\" in length, a 1:12 slope. Example: If the door entry is 24\" above ground, the ramp should be at least 24' feet in length. If needed, a 1:20 slope will make it easier to climb. Also, for motorized wheelchairs or scooters, check the owner’s manual for maximum slope recommendations.  \nTo make the ramp easier to maneuver, use rest platforms to","cbCaiayzpcsnNsMR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiayzpcsnNsMR","pdf",2785953,"English","# PREPARATION\n# PLANNING AN ACCESS RAMP\n## Verify access and measure elevation\n## Calculate slope and plan platforms\n## Determine ramp width and railings\n## Select materials","[{\"question\":\"What should you confirm before digging post holes?\",\"answer\":\"Check local building codes and permits, and call 811 to mark any underground utilities before digging. 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