Accessibility By law, the maximum slope of an access ramp in new construction is . The plan for the new library shows a 3-ft height from the ground to the main entrance. The distance from the sidewalk to the building is 10 ft. If you assume the ramp does not have any turns, can you design a ramp that complies with the law? Explain. 1 What does the word slope mean in this context?

2. What does the law require for the access ramp slope?

3. What are the height and maximum length for the access ramp?

4. What is the slope for that ramp?
5. How does the slope compare with the required slope?

6. Can you design a ramp that complies with the law? Explain.