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To: roamer_1
It costs nothing- I used to install sidewalks among other things, and when installing as new I charged exactly nothing for building an access ramp.

Maybe that's why you "used" to install sidewalks.
Every General and Concrete contractor I ever dealt with on the design or inspection end of construction have always charged extra for ramps. Even from scratch.
as for what I addressed originally, replacing perfectly good curb, gutter and sidewalk. My post stands.

220 posted on 08/20/2007 10:12:50 AM PDT by Publius6961 (MSM: Israelis are killed by rockets; Lebanese are killed by Israelis.)
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To: Publius6961

perhaps you should spend a few days confined to a wheelchair. then perhaps you can understand why there needs to be ramps on sidewalks.

We had an administration that refused to put automatic door openers - like most shopping malls have. We managed to have them spens one work day (7-8 hours) in a wheelchair. Within three weeks we had automatic door openers.


225 posted on 08/20/2007 10:24:39 AM PDT by camle (keep your mind open and somebody will fill it full of something for you)
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To: Publius6961
Maybe that's why you "used" to install sidewalks.

No. I "used to" because now my physical condition prevents me from the joy of working. I installed a series of sidewalks with ramps about 4 months before I became disabled.

as for what I addressed originally, replacing perfectly good curb, gutter and sidewalk. My post stands.

You might note that my first post to you defended your position regarding replacing perfectly good curb, gutter, and sidewalk. I simply stated that when rebuilding or building as new, handicapped access should be allowed for.

226 posted on 08/20/2007 10:24:48 AM PDT by roamer_1 (Build the fence. Enforce the law.)
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