Final answer:
The ramp with a 32-foot run and a 4-foot rise has a slope of 1:8, which is less steep than the ADA maximum of 1:12, making it a compliant and legal access ramp for the disabled.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the maximum slope for an access ramp in new construction is 1:12. This means that for every inch of vertical rise, there must be at least 12 inches (or 1 foot) of ramp run. This student has described a ramp with a horizontal run of 32 feet and a vertical rise of 4 feet.
To determine if this ramp meets ADA standards, we would calculate the slope by dividing the rise by the run: 4 feet vertical rise / 32 feet horizontal run = 1/8 slope. This slope is less than the maximum allowed slope of 1:12, therefore, this ramp would indeed meet the ADA standards for an accessible ramp, making it a legal access ramp for the disabled.