CHAPTER 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

TECHNICAL

405.7.1 Slope.

Landings shall comply with 302.

Changes in level are not permitted.

EXCEPTION:

Slopes not steeper than 1:48 shall be permitted.

405.7.2 Width.

The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the widest

ramp

run leading to

the landing.

405.7.3 Length.

The landing clear length shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) long minimum.

405.7.4 Change in Direction.

Ramps

that change direction between runs at landings shall have a

clear landing 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.

405.7.5 Doorways.

Where doorways are located adjacent to a

ramp

landing, maneuvering

clearances required by 404.2.4 and 404.3.2 shall be permitted to overlap the required landing area.

405.8 Handrails.

Ramp

runs with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm) shall have handrails complying

with 505.

EXCEPTION:

Within

employee work area

s, handrails shall not be required where

ramps

that are part

of

common use

circulation path

s are designed to permit the installation of handrails complying with

505.

Ramps

not subject to the exception to 405.5 shall be designed to maintain a 36 inch (915 mm)

minimum clear width when handrails are installed.

405.9 Edge Protection.

Edge protection complying with 405.9.1 or 405.9.2 shall be provided on each

side of

ramp

runs and at each side of

ramp

landings.

Figure 405.7

Ramp Landings

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