Kathy wrote:
I want to build a ramp up the two steps to my front door so that I can bring
my mom into my house. She can't walk and she is too heavy to carry. I know
I'm not the first person in this position. I am capable of designing and
building the ramp; I just don't know what angle to make it. Space is not an
isse. I've been carrying a tapemeasure around with me in the car so I could
measure the ramps at other places but they are all commercial places and the
ramps are way long with a small grade. I was just wondering if anyone else
has done this that would share the experience so I could get a clue.
T.I.A.
Kathy


Contact your local zoning board ASAP. They have the answers you need.
It's not going to be easy, but if the inspector finds out about the ramp
after the fact it will be much harder.

I had a co-worker who needed a ramp for his wife. The requirements
seemed ridiculous, but there wasn't a single one that didn't make sense
when explained by a friendly inspector.

Brad