U.S. Access Board A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas Page 24 Elevated Accessible Routes An elevated accessible route is the path used for connecting elevated play components. Elevated accessible routes must connect the entry and exit points of at least 50 percent of the elevated play components provided in the play area. Two common methods for providing access to elevated play components are ramps and transfer systems. Ramps are the preferred method since not all children who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices may be able to use - or may choose not to use - transfer systems. This photo illustrates an elevated accessible route: • 36-inch (915 mm) clear width • 32-inch (815 mm) narrowed width permitted for 24-inch (610 mm) length to accommodate features in the composite structure • 12-inch (305 mm) rise maximum per ramp run • Top of handrail gripping surfaces shall be 20 inches (510 mm) minimum to 28 inches (710 mm) maximum above the ramp surface The 80-inch vertical clearance height does not apply to elevated accessible routes. This allows for the use of features such as roofs and sun shelters. “Ramps” serve as a continuation of the accessible route from the ground allowing individuals who use mobility devices to access elevated components. The guidelines require that play areas containing 20 or more elevated play components provide ramp access to at least 25 percent of those elevated components. 41 40 whataretherequirementsforaccessibleroutes?
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