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Lessons / Ramps and door landings
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Slope sets ramp length
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A ramp drawn onto the plan before anyone worked out how far it reaches.
Every number here is a working estimate. Check it with your building authority.Turn JavaScript on to work the lesson. The drawing shows how it starts.
The rule this lesson teaches
Every inch of rise costs a fixed length of ramp, so a gentler slope reaches much farther into the yard. The slope allowed is set by your authority.