According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, how big does the landing need to be at the bottom of a ramp?

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, how big does the landing need to be at the bottom of a ramp?

• A. 2 feet by 2 feet
• B. 3 feet by 3 feet
• C. 5 feet by 5 feet
• D. 3 feet by 5 feet

Answer: (D)

Ramps must end in a level landing at the bottom (and at the top) to give a stable stopping space and room to maneuver. The landing needs to be at least 60 inches long in the direction of travel and at least as wide as the ramp itself. For a typical 36-inch-wide ramp (3 feet), that means a bottom landing of 3 feet wide by 5 feet long. So the best choice is 3 feet by 5 feet.

Ramps must end in a level landing at the bottom (and at the top) to give a stable stopping space and room to maneuver. The landing needs to be at least 60 inches long in the direction of travel and at least as wide as the ramp itself. For a typical 36-inch-wide ramp (3 feet), that means a bottom landing of 3 feet wide by 5 feet long. So the best choice is 3 feet by 5 feet.