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One of the most crucial problems is the difficulty to make even small vertical level changes, such as traveling up and down stairs in their home. Ramps are the most common solution for joining different levels and their characteristics for safe use are described in the National Construction Code (NCC) and in the Australian Standards. The requirements described in NCC and the Australian Standards though (mainly AS 1428.1 2009) , are not mandatory for all types of residential environments, where more choices are available, and the ramp design is more flexible.  \nThis publication uses information from the NCC, a number of Australian Standards, handbooks, guidelines and other valid scientific and technical sources to provide a summary of the facts and issues related to the main design and construction parameters of ramps. It also attempts to identify the major hazards that this intervention type presents to the users, by focusing on the following aspects:  \n• Gradient and Length;  \n• Width;  \n• Ramp Geometry;  \n• Materials;  \n• Ramp Surface  \na. Slip resistance;  \nb. Tipping and tripping;  \n• Turns/switchbacks;  \n• Landings;  \n• Handrails;  \n• Camber/Crossfall;  \n• Maintenance;  \n• Environmental, aesthetic and/or social parameters.  \nThe aim of the document is to provide information to the end users and the industry about the result of their choices for each of the main ramp aspects on the safety and general acceptance of the ramp.  \nKeywords  \nRamps; accessibility; design parameters; gradient; home modification; disability  \nContribution of Authors  \nKonstantina Vasilakopoulou undertook the research for this document. She developed the content, formatted and wrote the Summary Bulletin.  \nCatherine Bridge also developed part of the content and provided guidance on the information included in this document. She also reviewed the Summary Bulletin. Kiri Weller did the proofreading and reviewed the Summary Bulletin.  \nAcknowledgements  \nThis material has been published by the Home Modification Information Clearinghouse, within the faculty of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney (University of New South Wales) .  \nThis material was produced with funding from the Australian Department of Health (DoH) and Ageing, Disability & Home Care (ADHC), a part of the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) .  \nAll illustrations in this document are original line drawings by Michelle Svenger. HMinfo have a policy of undertaking a review process prior to the publication of  \nresearch documents. The reviews are performed by Specialist Review Panels in accordance with the HMinfo Specialist Review Panel: Terms of Reference, available at  \nthe HMinfo website: [www.homemods.info](www.homemods.info).  \nThe following Specialist Review Panel members provided their expertise and feedback for this document:  \nNicholas Loder  \nLyndal Millikan  \nNSW Land & Housing Corporation Integrated Care  \nLiability Statement  \nThe Home Modification Information Clearinghouse team gives no guarantee that the information or data supplied contain no errors. However, all care and diligence has been used in processing, analysing and extracting of the information. The Home Modification Information Clearinghouse will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered upon the direct or indirect use of the information supplied in this document.  \nReproduction of Material  \nThis document contains Standards Australia Ltd copyrighted material that is distributed by SAI Global on Standards Australia Ltd's behalf. It may be reproduced in accordance with the terms of SAI Global Ltd","cbCaiuTPIO2Q4uMW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuTPIO2Q4uMW","pdf",703893,31,"English","# Executive Summary\n# General design requirements for accessibility ramps\n## Gradient and Length\n## Width\n## Ramp Geometry\n## Materials\n## Ramp Surface\n## Slip resistance\n## Tipping and tripping\n## Turns/switchbacks\n## Landings\n## Handrails\n## Camber/Crossfall\n## Maintenance\n## Environmental, aesthetic and/or social parameters\n# Appendix 1: Slip Resistance of floor materials for sloping surfaces\n# Appendix 2: Glossary\n# Appendix 3: Regulatory Requirements for Ramps\n## National Construction Code 2016, Volume 1\n## AS 1428.1-2009\n## Design for access and mobility, Part 1: General req","[{\"question\":\"Why are ramps important for accessibility in homes?\",\"answer\":\"Ramps address the difficulty of making even small vertical level changes, such as moving up and down stairs at home. 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