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How to Use this Guide Check with your jurisdiction regarding type of submittal (paper or electronic) and for any additional requirements. Draw to scale and complete the following (hint: use graph paper with ¼” squares. Example: ¼” = 1. Complete this Building Guide by filling in the blanks on page two through four and indicate which construction details will be used. 2. Provide 2 Plot Plans (site plans) showing the dimensions of your project and its relationship to existing buildings and/or structures on the property. The distances to the existing property lines shall be drawn to scale. See page 3. 3. Fill out Building Permit Application The majority of permit applications are process with little delay. The submitted documents will help determine if the project is in compliance with building safety codes, zoning ordinances and other applicable laws. The Colorado Chapter of The International Code council is a professional organization seeking to promote the public health, safety, and welfare to building construction. We appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Please write to Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council, at P.O. Box 961, Arvada, CO 80001. This Building guide can be found on the Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council website at: http://www.coloradochaptericc.org Building Guide Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council 1 Single Family Residential Ramps This handout was developed by the Colorado Chapter of The International Code council as a basic plan submittal under the 2021 International Residential Code. It is not intended to cover all circumstances. Check with your Building Safety department for additional requirements. ---PAGE BREAK--- Single Family Residential Ramps 2 This handout was developed by the Colorado Chapter of The International Code council as a basic plan submittal under the 2021 International Residential Code. It is not intended to cover all circumstances. Check with your Building Safety department for additional requirements. Note: A plot plan (plan view) showing the dimensions of the proposed ramp and its relationships to existing buildings/ structures as well as the dimensions to the relevant property lines must be included. In addition to project dimensions, your plot plan must also show other details such as post locations and spacing, joist and beam spans and any other pertinent information not shown on the section drawing(s). Address: Site Plan Example ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Single Family Residential Ramps This handout was developed by the Colorado Chapter of The International Code council as a basic plan submittal under the 2021 International Residential Code. It is not intended to cover all circumstances. Check with your Building Safety department for additional requirements. Directions/ Recommendations • Submit two complete paper sets (or one electronically) of required • Edge protection is recommended to prevent the wheels of a wheelchair information. from leaving the ramp surface or becoming lodged between the edge of • Provide a floor plan with dimensions drawn to scale, showing the layout of the ramp and any adjacent construction. the ramps. • Tempered glazing for windows adjacent to the ramp may be required and • Ramps serving the required egress door shall have a slope not exceeding shall comply with section R308. 1 :12. See Section R311 .8.1 for ramp allowances at other doors. • Plan on creating a slip resistant surface eg. some paints and decking • A landing is required at the top and bottom of each ramp section. products are slip persistent in all-weather circumstances. • A 36" door is likely required to meet the minimum clear width of 32" for • Prefabricated steel ramps are required to be installed per manufacturer's required Egress doors. installation instructions including tie downs. • Minimum 36" wide ramp recommended. • Re-grading, creating a berm, or utilization of a lift may be helpful for tight • At least one handrail is required where the ramp slope is greater than 1: 12. spaces and/or greater elevation changes. Ramps Configuration • IRC section 311.8.2 requires a 3' minimum ramp landing. At a landing a person on wheel chair or scooter needs at least 60" to turn and adjust for the next ram po run, to move through a doorway at the top of landing or change direction at the bottom or to enter and leave the ramp . • Thus a 3' minimum ramp is recommended and a 5' minimum landing is recommended ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Single Family Residential Ramps Handrail Notes: 1. Where provided handrails shall be continuous the full length of the ramp 2. Top of the handrails shall be placed not less than 34 inches nor more than 38 inches above ramp walking surface. Top rail of guard can also serve as handrail with a height of 34-38 inches. Height of the handrail must be constant from beginning to end. 3. The handgrip portion of handrails shall be not less than 1- 1/4 inches nor more than 2 1/4 inches in cross sectionfor non circular handrails. 4. Handrails shall be placed not less than 1 1/2 inches from any wallor other surface. 5. Handrails to be returned to wall, post or safety terminal (per R311.7.8.2). This handout was developed by the Colorado Chapter of The International Code council as a basic plan submittal under the 2021 International Residential Code. It is not intended to cover all circumstances. Check with your Building Safety department for additional requirements. Detail A Ramp section or landing exceeding 30 inches above ground Detail Al Ramp section or landing less than 30 inches above ground Detail B Detail C Unacceptable Handrails Acceptable Handrail Details