Ramp landing areas
Landing areas should be provided at top and bottom of ramps Landing areas to be provided every 9 metres on longer ramps Landings should be provided at each change of direction Maximum slope of landing areas to be 1:50 (2%) in any direction Top and bottom landings to be minimum 2100mm x 2100mm In exceptional circumstances, the size of landings can reduce to 1500mm x 1500mm Mid ramp landing areas should be minimum 1800mm deep x 2400mm wide Intermediate landings at the switchback of a U-shaped ramp (180° turn), should be a minimum of 1800 mm deep and 2400 mm wide. Intermediate landing located at the corner of an L-shaped ramp (90° turn), the depth and width of the landing should be a minimum of 1800 mm. Mid ramp landing areas
Ramp handrails
A ramp run that has a rise greater than 150mm should have handrails located on both sides of the ramp Upper and lower handrails should be provided on each side of the ramp Upper handrail located at 875-925 mm Lower handrail located 600-750 mm above the ramp surface. The clear width between ramp handrails should be 950-1100 mm apart Kerb Edges Edges of ramps and landing areas should be protected with wall, guard or screen Guard rails should comply with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Building Code. Colour contrasting strip 40-60 mm wide across the full width of the ramp at the top and bottom of the ramp Handrails should return to post or wall.
External ramps
Where running slope of path is greater than 4% then it is classed as a ramp Curved ramps are not advised. Ramps should be 950mm – 1100mm in width between handrails. ramps and landings to be evenly illuminated to minimum 100 lux. Gradient of slopes Cross slope should be avoided. Running slopes in renovations may be allowed up to 8.3% (1:12). Surface Materials Landing areas and ramp surfaces should be firm, stable and slip resistant. Polished or unnecessarily slippy materials such as polished marble are not permitted for ramps Level Landings Level landing areas should be provided at top and bottom of all ramps. On longer ramps, intermediate landing areas every 9 metres. Maximum slope of landing areas to be 1:50 (2%) in any direction. Windows or doors on landing areas should not impact movement. Landings may reduce to 1800mm x 1800mm in renovations.
External ramp handrails
A ramp run that has a rise greater than 150 mm should have handrails located on both sides of the ramp Handrails should return to post or wall. Kerb edges Edges of ramps and landing areas should be protected with wall, guard or screen Guard rails should comply with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Building Code. Colour contrasting strip 40-60 mm wide across the full width of the ramp at the top and bottom of the ramp Double Handrails A ramp run that has a rise greater than 150 mm should have handrails located on both sides of the ramp Upper and lower handrails should be provided on each side of the ramp Upper handrail located at 875-925 mm Lower handrail located 600-750 mm above the ramp surface. The clear width between ramp handrails should be 950-1100 mm apart