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BAD NEWS: The ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) have gotten lawyers are are suing cities that do not enforce the ADA rules. Because this could be a cash cow for lawyers who sue cities for the ADA which is a federal law this is going to effect all of us.
After reading over 200 pages of govt regulations it boils down to this-- Our hose cannot touch a PUBLIC sidewalk and or be placed in such a way that might impede or endanger pedestrian traffic.
If you decide to use a ramp here are the requirements: If ramp is 4 inches high-- The up slope portion must be 4 ft long then level off to a landing that is at least 60 inches long then the down slope another 4 ft long. because the ramp will be over 72 inches it must have handrails on both sides. For more info go to
http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm
If you elevate the hoses they must be at least 80 inches high. If the hoses are too far over head and pose a danger then you must provide overhead protection. (painter's scaffolding). the ramp must be at least 36 inches wide- unobstructed. Additional rules in your area may also apply.
So basically if the custy has a private driveway and you can position the hose without going into a publicly accessed area you should be OK. In SF we have to leave at least 4 feet of unobstructed sidewalk space for ped traffic.
Maybe EVEN more bad news: It might be illegal to use a TM in an apartment building with two or more units in SF because of other rules. I'll get back with more info if this is federal as well.
This may be a inconvenience but being sued because someone trips over our hoses would suck.
After reading over 200 pages of govt regulations it boils down to this-- Our hose cannot touch a PUBLIC sidewalk and or be placed in such a way that might impede or endanger pedestrian traffic.
If you decide to use a ramp here are the requirements: If ramp is 4 inches high-- The up slope portion must be 4 ft long then level off to a landing that is at least 60 inches long then the down slope another 4 ft long. because the ramp will be over 72 inches it must have handrails on both sides. For more info go to
http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm
If you elevate the hoses they must be at least 80 inches high. If the hoses are too far over head and pose a danger then you must provide overhead protection. (painter's scaffolding). the ramp must be at least 36 inches wide- unobstructed. Additional rules in your area may also apply.
So basically if the custy has a private driveway and you can position the hose without going into a publicly accessed area you should be OK. In SF we have to leave at least 4 feet of unobstructed sidewalk space for ped traffic.
Maybe EVEN more bad news: It might be illegal to use a TM in an apartment building with two or more units in SF because of other rules. I'll get back with more info if this is federal as well.
This may be a inconvenience but being sued because someone trips over our hoses would suck.