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Extension access problems
MouldyOldDough
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I am stuck in a wheelchair and am having a downstairs bathroom constructed - it is at the stage that a slope is being added to allow accessible access - via an external door / lobby - threshold being 18 inches above ground level.
The builders / architect have made a big boo boo - In that the ground falls away at a greater rate than the 1:14 required for an accessible slope, meaning that the slope will never catch up with the ground level....
The architect took all height measurements at design stage using one of those theodolite things - but clearly failed to realise the implication of the threshold height.
Any (sensible) suggestions ?
If I was half as smart as I think I am - I'd be twice as smart as I REALLY am.
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The ramp would need to
a)turn back on itself at some point. Turn 180 degrees so it starts to run down as the ground comes up again towards the house.
b) run 90 degrees to the house with a 'landing' at the top.A picture will help but I'm surprised the people on site can't work it out.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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It is their responsibility to come up with solutions. That means solutions that work for all users. A friend had this problem with an outside ramp, initially the suggestions only solved the problem for wheelchair users, leaving able bodied occupiers unable to access their care due to ramp positioning .MouldyOldDough said:I am stuck in a wheelchair and am having a downstairs bathroom constructed - it is at the stage that a slope is being added to allow accessible access - via an external door / lobby - threshold being 18 inches above ground level.The builders / architect have made a big boo boo - In that the ground falls away at a greater rate than the 1:14 required for an accessible slope, meaning that the slope will never catch up with the ground level....The architect took all height measurements at design stage using one of those theodolite things - but clearly failed to realise the implication of the threshold height.Any (sensible) suggestions ?I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
It is for them to come up with solutions. For it to meet compliance standards do not accetp that you will use assistance to get up the slope as this is meant to give you independence1
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gwynlas said:It is for them to come up with solutions. For it to meet compliance standards do not accetp that you will use assistance to get up the slope as this is meant to give you independence
Don't worry - I won't
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