Difference between revisions of "Accessible - Apron Access"

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* Provides independent access to apron platform for wheelchair users
 
* Provides independent access to apron platform for wheelchair users
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===Acknowledgements===
 
===Acknowledgements===
* Content and images: [http://www.wateraid.org/what-we-do/our-approach/research-and-publications/view-publication?id=aff6d098-00f2-42e5-b9a0-22ec2b264a5e Compendium of accessible WASH technologies]  WaterAid.
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* Content and images: [http://www.wateraid.org/what-we-do/our-approach/research-and-publications/view-publication?id=aff6d098-00f2-42e5-b9a0-22ec2b264a5e Compendium of accessible WASH technologies]  WaterAid and WEDC.
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[[Image:WaterAid logo.png|none|100px|link=http://www.wateraid.org/us]]
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[[Image:WEDC logo.png|none|100px|link=http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/index.html]]

Latest revision as of 02:29, 31 January 2015

Concrete ramp to access borehole apron
Concrete ramp to access handpump apron
Concrete ramp to access borehole apron
Suitable for: people using mobility devices, e.g. wheelchairs, crutches, sticks, people carrying heavy loads.


Construction Advantages Disadvantages Improvements / variations Cost / labour
Concrete ramp to access borehole apron
  • Provides independent access to apron platform for wheelchair users
  • Improves access for everyone
  • Maintenance needed to keep surrounding ground the same level as the end of the ramp
  • Drainage must be in the opposite direction to keep the ramp dry
Paint raised sides white or a bright colour to make them more visible Medium (as a proportion of overall installation)
Concrete ramp to access handpump apron As above
  • Ramp might need more space than steps
  • Monitoring is needed to ensure masons do not build ramp too steep to reduce cost. (For guidance on gradients, see Ramps.)
Cross-hatching on ramp would ensure it is not slippery when wet . (For an example, see Steps.) Medium
Concrete ramp to access borehole apron As above As above As above Medium


Acknowledgements

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