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A transfer platform is a platform or landing that an individual who uses a wheelchair or mobility device can use to lift or transfer onto the play structure and leave the wheelchair or mobility device behind at ground-level.
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Learn More »The photo on the right is an example of a play area transfer system. 2010 ADA Standard 1008.3, Transfer Systems, states, "Where transfer systems are provided to connect to elevated play components, transfer systems shall comply with [Standard] 1008.3." Transfer systems include transfer platforms, supports, steps, and a clear space. The first component of a transfer system is the transfer platform. A transfer platform is a platform or landing that an individual who uses a wheelchair or mobility device can use to lift or transfer onto the play structure and leave the wheelchair or mobility device behind at ground-level. Standard 1008.3.1, Transfer Platforms, states, "Transfer platforms shall be provided where transfer is intended from wheelchairs or other mobility aids." Transfer platforms must have adequate size, height, transfer space, and transfer supports. The transfer platforms must have level surfaces 14 inches deep minimum and 24 inches wide minimum. The height of transfer platforms must be 11 inches minimum and 18 inches maximum measured to the top of the surface from the ground or floor surface. Note that the type of material used for the transfer system and the shape of the transfer system are not specified in the ADA Standards. A clear space complying with [Standards] 305.2 and 305.3 shall be provided adjacent to the transfer platform. The 48 inch (1220 mm) long minimum dimension of the transfer space shall be centered on and parallel to the 24 inch (610 mm) long minimum side of the transfer platform. The transfer space must be mostly level. Standard 305.2 states, "Changes in level are not permitted. EXCEPTION: Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted." The side of the transfer platform serving the transfer space shall be unobstructed. Finally, at least one means of support for transferring shall be provided. See the diagram below for a representation of these dimensions.
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Read More »Keep heavy rain flowing away from garage, and make sure melting snow does not puddle and refreeze to cause slip hazard. For this you need at least 1"/4' pitch.
A pitch which causes the water to flow away from the garage is a good pitch. In terms of water: The steeper, the better. You might laugh at this saying it is not an answer to your question, but blowing heavy rain or a driveway that leans toward the garage can move a lot of water the wrong way and your car will not drive up a wall. Proper seal against water at a garage door is a one inch step on the other side of the garage door because a garage door always allows some water that blows against the door to enter. This is accomplished by attaching a 2x4 to the form where the garage door closes before pouring the garage floor. If you cannot do this, then a small step outside right before the door would be a good idea. You can also grind existing concrete where the door closes to make it slope outward.
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