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What is the maximum safe gradient for Threshold Ramps

What is the maximum safe gradient for Threshold Ramps?

A: Australian Standards apply to public buildings and are not compulsory for private dwellings however the recommendations can be applied to private dwellings as a guide to ensure the safest and most effective ramp access possible.

Located at the entrance of a doorway with a maximum rise of 35mm, The gradient recommended is 1:8 with a maximum surface length of 280mm. At this ramp landing, kerbing or railing is not required.