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Thanks Alan. Janet John RNIB Cymru Housing Training and Development Email; [log in to unmask] Tel; 01792 325 304 Mobile; 07787 105 093 -----Original Message----- From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hunt, Alan Sent: 11 May 2007 13:02 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [ACCESSIBUILT] Temporary ramp Hi Jan Not a definitive list but they should consider..... > is the pavement wide enough for a wheelchair user to make the turn to > use the ramp when it is deployed. > make sure that the ramp is not too steep. > if the pavement slopes across the entrance it may be necessary to use > 2no narrow 'skid' ramps. A conventional ramp is likely to rock if the pavement and step are not parallel with one another. > there needs to be a bell or intercom at the entrance which can be > reached from a wheelchair so that visitors can call for assistance. (an alternative is a device called 'Service Call' www.service-call.net) > make sure that the bell/intercom contrasts in colour with its background. > make sure that there is a large print sign to let people know what the bell is for. (eg please ring for assistance) > a visible indication (light) that the bell has sounded would be of > benefit for people with hearing difficulties and would also help prevent people pressing the bell continuously because they are not sure that it is working. > make sure that staff are trained to respond to the bell promptly at > all times. > consider installing a canopy over the door to shelter a person from > the rain. (may require planning consent) Alan -----Original Message----- From: Accessibuilt list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John, Janet Sent: 11 May 2007 11:49 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Temporary ramp Hi everyone, I visited a solicitors premises in a welsh valley area yesterday. He wants to make it more accessible. The front door is accessed from the high street pavement of standard width. At the edge of the pavement is a railing. It has a small step leading into the building with no possibility of placing a permanent ramp there. What issues would he have to consider if he was to use a temporary ramp at the step when clients who are wheelchair users wish to enter? Where could he get one from? Hoping someone can help Jan Janet John RNIB Cymru Housing Training and Development Email; [log in to unmask] Tel; 01792 325 304 Mobile; 07787 105 093 -- DISCLAIMER: NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you should not use, disclose, distribute or copy any of the content of it or of any attachment; you are requested to notify the sender immediately of your receipt of the email and then to delete it and any attachments from your system. 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