According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, how big does the landing need to be at the bottom of the ramp?

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, how big does the landing need to be at the bottom of the ramp?

• A. 2 feet by 2 feet
• B. 3 feet by 5 feet
• C. 5 feet by 5 feet
• D. 3 feet by 3 feet

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is the size requirements for ramp landings under the ADA. Landings at the ends of ramps must be at least as wide as the ramp itself and provide enough length to allow safe propulsion and turning, specifically at least 60 inches (5 feet) in the direction of travel. If the ramp is 3 feet wide, the bottom landing must be 3 feet wide and at least 5 feet long. That makes 3 feet by 5 feet the minimal required size, which is why this option is correct. The other sizes don’t meet both dimensions: 2x2 is too small in width and length, 3x3 is too short in length, and 5x5 exceeds the minimal requirement but isn’t the required size.

The concept being tested is the size requirements for ramp landings under the ADA. Landings at the ends of ramps must be at least as wide as the ramp itself and provide enough length to allow safe propulsion and turning, specifically at least 60 inches (5 feet) in the direction of travel.

If the ramp is 3 feet wide, the bottom landing must be 3 feet wide and at least 5 feet long. That makes 3 feet by 5 feet the minimal required size, which is why this option is correct.

The other sizes don’t meet both dimensions: 2x2 is too small in width and length, 3x3 is too short in length, and 5x5 exceeds the minimal requirement but isn’t the required size.