You ll need plywood sheets and sturdy wooden posts to construct a strong reliable ramp.
Building a wheelchair ramp over stairs.
Anchor the ramp over the stairs using 4 inch screws.
Louis mo wheelchair ramps are exempt from building permits if the ramp is laid down over existing stairs or is otherwise not permanently attached to the house.
Building a ramp over existing steps is a straightforward project you can complete during a weekend to allow wheelchair access into a house.
The minimum inside width between the opposing handrails must be at least 36 inches to accommodate a wheelchair.
So you need to multiply the height of the stairs by 12 to get to the ramp s length.
To put it simply for a height of 2 feet you need a ramp length of 24 feet.
This means the ramp must be built at least 42 inches wide to allow for the 1 1 2 inch spacing between the handrail and any surface and the actual 1 1 2 inch handrail.