Making the Grade: The 2% Slope Rule

If you’re prepping for the ARE and wondering how strict you need to be about slope percentages, this one’s for you! In this post, we unpack the 2% slope rule, which determines when a sloped surface is still considered “level” under accessibility codes like the ADA, and when it becomes a ramp (triggering handrails, landings, etc.). Understanding where those thresholds lie (2%, 5%, etc.) can be a game changer for PA questions.

Do you memorize exact slope percentages, or do you just focus on the concepts and example thresholds?

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