1003.3.4.4  RAMP LANDINGS
  • Ramps having slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5% slope) shall have landings at the top and bottom, and at least one intermediate landing shall be provided for each 5 feet (1524 mm) of vertical rise measured between the horizontal planes of adjacent landings.
  • Top landings and intermediate landings shall have a dimension measured in the direction of ramp run of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm). Landings at the bottom of ramps shall have a dimension in the direction of ramp run of not less than 6 feet (1829 mm).
  • Doors in any position shall not reduce the minimum dimension of the landing to less than 42 inches (1067 mm) and shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm) [for DSA/AC] 3 inches (76 mm) when fully open.
  • Where ramp access is provided to comply with the requirements of Chapter 11 and a door swings over a landing, the landing shall extend at least 24 inches (610 mm) beyond the latch edge of the door, measured parallel to the door in the closed position, and shall have a length measured in the direction of travel through the doorway of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm).

1003.3.4.5 Handrails. Ramps having slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5% slope) shall have handrails as required for stairways, except that intermediate handrails shall not be required. Ramped aisles serving fixed seating shall have handrails as required in Section 1004.3.2.

1003.3.4.6 Guardrails. Ramps open on one or both sides shall have guardrails as required by Section 509.

1003.3.4.7 Construction. Ramps shall be constructed as required for stairways.

1003.3.4.8 Surface. The surface of ramps shall be roughened or shall be of slip-resistant materials.

1003.3.4.9 [For HCD 1] Outdoor ramps and their approaches shall be designed and constructed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces.