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<br />EXTERIOR SIGNAGE - HARBOR-MAC
<br />ARTHUR
<br />a c c e s s i b i l i t y n o t e s
<br />11B-301 General
<br />11B-301.1 Scope -The provisions of Division 3 shall apply where required by Division 2 or where referenced by
<br />a requirement in this chapter.
<br />11B-302 Floor or Ground Surfaces
<br />11B-302.1 General -Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm and slip resistant and shall comply with
<br />Section 11B-302.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Within animal containment areas, floor and ground surfaces shall not be required to be stable, firm
<br />and slip resistant.
<br />2. Areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-302.
<br />11B-302.2 Carpet -Carpet or carpet tile shall be securely attached and shall have a firm cushion, pad, or
<br />backing or no cushion or pad. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, level
<br />cut/uncut pile texture. Pile height shall be 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be
<br />fastened to floor surfaces and shall have trim on the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall
<br />comply with Section 11B-303.
<br />11B-302.3 Openings -Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall not allow passage of a sphere more than 1/2
<br />inch (12.7 mm) diameter except as allowed in Sections 11B-407.4.3, 11B-409.4.3, 11B-410.4, 11B-810.5.3 and
<br />11B-810.10. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant
<br />direction of travel.
<br />11B-303 Changes in Level
<br />11B-303.1 General -Where changes in level are permitted in floor or ground surfaces, they shall comply with
<br />Section 11B-303.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Animal containment areas shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-303.
<br />2. Areas of sport activity shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-303.
<br />11B-303.2 Vertical -Changes in level of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high maximum shall be permitted to be vertical and
<br />without edge treatment.
<br />11B-303.3 Beveled -Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) high minimum and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) high
<br />maximum shall be beveled with a slope not steeper than 1:2.
<br />11B-303.4 Ramps -Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) high shall be ramped, and shall comply
<br />with Section 11B-405 or 11B-406.
<br />11B-303.5 Warning Curbs -Abrupt changes in level exceeding 4 inches (102 mm) in a vertical dimension
<br />between walks, sidewalks or other pedestrian ways and adjacent surfaces or features shall be identified by
<br />warning curbs at least 6 inches (152 mm) in height above the walk or sidewalk surface.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. A warning curb is not required between a walk or sidewalk and an adjacent street or driveway.
<br />2. A warning curb is not required when a guard or handrail is provided with a guide rail centered 2
<br />inches (51 mm) minimum and 4 inches (102 mm) maximum above the surface of the walk or
<br />sidewalk.
<br />11B-304 Turning Space
<br />11B-304.1 General -Turning space shall comply with Section 11B-304.
<br />11B-304.2 Floor or Ground Surfaces -Floor or ground surfaces of a turning space shall comply with Section
<br />11B-302. Changes in level, slopes exceeding 1:48, and detectable warnings shall not be permitted.
<br />11B-304.3 Size -Turning space shall comply with Section 11B-304.3.1 or 11B-304.3.2.
<br />11B-304.3.1 Circular Space -The turning space shall be a space of 60 inches (1524 mm) diameter
<br />minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying with Section 11B-306.
<br />11B-304.3.2 T-Shaped Space -The turning space shall be a T-shaped space within a 60 inch (1524 mm)
<br />square minimum with arms and base 36 inches (914 mm) wide minimum. Each arm of the T shall be clear
<br />of obstructions 12 inches (305 mm) minimum in each direction and the base shall be clear of obstructions
<br />24 inches (610 mm) minimum. The space shall be permitted to include knee and toe clearance complying
<br />with Section 11B-306 only at the end of either the base or one arm.
<br />11B-304.4 Door Swing - Doors shall be permitted to swing into turning spaces.
<br />11B-305 Clear Floor or Ground Space
<br />11B-305.1 General -Clear floor or ground space shall comply with Section 11B-305.
<br />11B-305.2 Floor or Ground Surfaces -Floor or ground surfaces of a clear floor or ground space shall comply
<br />with Section 11B-302. Changes in level, slopes exceeding 1:48, and detectable warnings shall not be permitted.
<br />11B-305.3 Size -The clear floor or ground space shall be 30 inches (762 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1219
<br />mm) minimum.
<br />11B-305.4 Knee and Toe Clearance -Unless otherwise specified, clear floor or ground space shall be permitted
<br />to include knee and toe clearance complying with Section 11B-306.
<br />11B-305.5 Position -Unless otherwise specified, clear floor or ground space shall be positioned for either
<br />forward or parallel approach to an element.
<br />11B-305.6 Approach -One full unobstructed side of the clear floor or ground space shall adjoin an accessible
<br />route or adjoin another clear floor or ground space. Clear floor or ground space may overlap an accessible route,
<br />unless specifically prohibited elsewhere in this chapter.
<br />11B-305.7 Maneuvering Clearance -Where a clear floor or ground space is located in an alcove or otherwise
<br />confined on all or part of three sides, additional maneuvering clearance shall be provided in accordance with
<br />Sections 11B-305.7.1 and 11B-305.7.2.
<br />11B-305.7.1 Forward Approach -Alcoves shall be 36 inches (914 mm) wide minimum where the depth
<br />exceeds 24 inches (610 mm).
<br />11B-305.7.2 Parallel Approach -Alcoves shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide minimum where the depth
<br />exceeds 15 inches (381 mm).
<br />11B-306 Knee and Toe Clearance
<br />11B-306.1 General -Where space beneath an element is included as part of clear floor or ground space or
<br />turning space, the space shall comply with Section 11B-306. Additional space shall not be prohibited beneath an
<br />element but shall not be considered as part of the clear floor or ground space or turning space.
<br />11B-306.2 Toe Clearance
<br />11B-306.2.1 General -Space under an element between the finish floor or ground and 9 inches (229 mm)
<br />above the finish floor or ground shall be considered toe clearance and shall comply with Section 11B-306.2.
<br />11B-306.2.2 Maximum Depth -Toe clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an
<br />element.
<br />Exception:Toe clearance shall extend 19 inches (483 mm) maximum under lavatories required to be
<br />accessible by Section 11B-213.3.4.
<br />11B-306.2.3 Minimum Required Depth -Where toe clearance is required at an element as part of a clear
<br />floor space, the toe clearance shall extend 17 inches (432 mm) minimum under the element.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. The toe clearance shall extend 19 inches (483 mm) minimum under sinks required to be
<br />accessible by Section 11B-212.3.
<br />2. The toe clearance shall extend 19 inches (483 mm) minimum under built-in dining and work
<br />surfaces required to be accessible.
<br />11B-306.2.4 Additional Clearance -Space extending greater than 6 inches (152 mm) beyond the available
<br />knee clearance at 9 inches (229 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not be considered toe clearance.
<br />11B-306.2.5 Width -Toe clearance shall be 30 inches (762 mm) wide minimum.
<br />11B-306.3 Knee Clearance
<br />11B-306.3.1 General -Space under an element between 9 inches (229 mm) and 27 inches (686 mm)
<br />above the finish floor or ground shall be considered knee clearance and shall comply with Section
<br />11B-306.3.
<br />Exception:At lavatories required to be accessible by Section 11B-213.3.4, space between 9 inches
<br />(229 mm) and 29 inches (737 mm) above the finish floor or ground, shall be considered knee
<br />clearance.
<br />11B-306.3.2 Maximum Depth -Knee clearance shall extend 25 inches (635 mm) maximum under an
<br />element at 9 inches (229 mm) above the finish floor or ground.
<br />11B-306.3.3 Minimum Required Depth -Where knee clearance is required under an element as part of a
<br />clear floor space, the knee clearance shall be 11 inches (279 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (229 mm)
<br />above the finish floor or ground, and 8 inches (203 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (686 mm) above the
<br />finish floor or ground.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. At lavatories required to be accessible by Section 11B-213.3.4, the knee clearance shall be 27
<br />inches (686 mm) high minimum above the finish floor or ground at a depth of 8 inches (203
<br />mm) minimum increasing to 29 inches (737 mm) high minimum above the finish floor or
<br />ground at the front edge of a counter with a built-in lavatory or at the front edge of a wall-
<br />mounted lavatory fixture.
<br />2. At dining and work surfaces required to be accessible, knee clearance shall extend 19 inches
<br />(483 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (686 mm) above the finish floor or ground.
<br />11B-306.3.4 Clearance Reduction -Between 9 inches (229 mm) and 27 inches (686 mm) above the finish
<br />floor or ground, the knee clearance shall be permitted to reduce at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in depth for each
<br />6 inches (152 mm) in height.
<br />Exception:The knee clearance shall not be reduced at built-in dining and work surfaces required to be
<br />accessible by Section 11B-226.1.
<br />11B-306.3.5 Width -Knee clearance shall be 30 inches (762 mm) wide minimum.
<br />11B-307 Protruding Objects
<br />11B-307.1 General -Protruding objects shall comply with Section 11B-307.
<br />11B-307.2 Protrusion Limits -Objects with leading edges more than 27 inches (686 mm) and not more than 80
<br />inches (2032 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall protrude 4 inches (102 mm) maximum horizontally into
<br />the circulation path.
<br />Exception:Handrails shall be permitted to protrude 41/2 inches (114 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-307.3 Post-Mounted Objects -Free-standing objects mounted on posts or pylons shall overhang
<br />circulation paths 12 inches (305 mm) maximum when located 27 inches (686 mm) minimum and 80 inches
<br />(2032 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Where a sign or other obstruction is mounted between
<br />posts or pylons and the clear distance between the posts or pylons is greater than 12 inches (305 mm), the
<br />lowest edge of such sign or obstruction shall be 27 inches (686 mm) maximum or 80 inches (2032 mm)
<br />minimum above the finish floor or ground.
<br />Exception:The sloping portions of handrails serving stairs and ramps shall not be required to comply with
<br />Section 11B-307.3.
<br />11B-307.3.1 Edges and Corners -Where signs or other objects are mounted on posts or pylons, and their
<br />bottom edges are less than 80 inches (2032 mm) above the floor or ground surface, the edges of such signs
<br />and objects shall be rounded or eased and the corners shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
<br />11B-307.4 Vertical Clearance -Vertical clearance shall be 80 inches (2032 mm) high minimum. Guardrails or
<br />other barriers shall be provided where the vertical clearance is less than 80 inches (2032 mm) high. The leading
<br />edge of such guardrail or barrier shall be located 27 inches (686 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.
<br />Exception:Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1981 mm) minimum above the
<br />finish floor or ground.
<br />11B-307.4.1 Guy Braces -Where a guy support is used within either the width of a circulation path or 24 inches
<br />(610 mm) maximum outside of a circulation path, a vertical guy brace, sidewalk guy or similar device shall be
<br />used to prevent a hazard or an overhead obstruction.
<br />11B-307.5 Required Clear Width -Protruding objects shall not reduce the clear width required for accessible
<br />routes.
<br />11B-308 Reach Ranges
<br />11B-308.1 General -Reach ranges shall comply with Section 11B-308.
<br />11B-308.1.1 Electrical Switches -Controls and switches intended to be used by the occupant of a room or
<br />area to control lighting and receptacle outlets, appliances or cooling, heating and ventilating equipment,
<br />shall comply with Section 11B-308 except the low reach shall be measured to the bottom of the outlet box
<br />and the high reach shall be measured to the top of the outlet box.
<br />11B-308.1.2 Electrical Receptacle Outlets -Electrical receptacle outlets on branch circuits of 30 amperes
<br />or less and communication system receptacles shall comply with Section 11B-308 except the low reach
<br />shall be measured to the bottom of the outlet box and the high reach shall be measured to the top of the
<br />outlet box.
<br />11B-308.2 Forward Reach
<br />11B-308.2.1 Unobstructed -Where a forward reach is unobstructed, the high forward reach shall be 48
<br />inches (1219 mm) maximum and the low forward reach shall be 15 inches (381 mm) minimum above the
<br />finish floor or ground.
<br />11B-308.2.2 Obstructed High Reach -Where a high forward reach is over an obstruction, the clear floor
<br />space shall extend beneath the element for a distance not less than the required reach depth over the
<br />obstruction. The high forward reach shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum where the reach depth is 20
<br />inches (508 mm) maximum. Where the reach depth exceeds 20 inches (508 mm), the high forward reach
<br />shall be 44 inches (1118 mm) maximum and the reach depth shall be 25 inches (635 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-308.3 Side Reach
<br />11B-308.3.1 Unobstructed -Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an element
<br />and the side reach is unobstructed, the high side reach shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum and the low
<br />side reach shall be 15 inches (381 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. An obstruction shall be permitted between the clear floor or ground space and the element
<br />where the depth of the obstruction is 10 inches (254 mm) maximum.
<br />2. Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum
<br />measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing
<br />curbs.
<br />11B-308.3.2 Obstructed High Reach -Where a clear floor or ground space allows a parallel approach to an
<br />element and the high side reach is over an obstruction, the height of the obstruction shall be 34 inches (864
<br />mm) maximum and the depth of the obstruction shall be 24 inches (610 mm) maximum. The high side
<br />reach shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum for a reach depth of 10 inches (254 mm) maximum. Where
<br />the reach depth exceeds 10 inches (254 mm), the high side reach shall be 46 inches (1168 mm) maximum
<br />for a reach depth of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. The top of washing machines and clothes dryers shall be permitted to be 36 inches (914 mm)
<br />maximum above the finish floor.
<br />2. Operable parts of fuel dispensers shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum
<br />measured from the surface of the vehicular way where fuel dispensers are installed on existing
<br />curbs.
<br />11B-308.4 Suggested Reach Ranges for Children -Where building elements such as coat hooks, lockers or
<br />operable parts are designed for use primarily by children, the suggested dimensions of Table 11B-308.4 shall be
<br />permitted. These dimensions apply to either forward or side reaches.
<br />11B-309 Operable Parts
<br />11B-309.1 General -Operable parts shall comply with Section 11B-309.
<br />11B-309.2 Clear Floor Space -A clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305 shall be
<br />provided.
<br />11B-309.3 Height -Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in Section
<br />11B-308.
<br />11B-309.4 Operation -Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping,
<br />pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N)
<br />maximum.
<br />Exception:Gas pump nozzles and electric vehicle connectors shall not be required to provide operable parts
<br />that have an activating force of 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
<br />Division 3: Building Blocks
<br />11B-403 Walking Surfaces
<br />11B-403.1 General -Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with Section 11B-403.
<br />11B-403.2 Floor or Ground Surface -Floor or ground surfaces shall comply with Section 11B-302.
<br />11B-403.3 Slope -The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of
<br />walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.
<br />Exception:The running slope of sidewalks shall not exceed the general grade established for the adjacent
<br />street or highway.
<br />11B-403.4 Changes in Level -Changes in level shall comply with Section 11B-303.
<br />11B-403.5 Clearances -Walking surfaces shall provide clearances complying with Section 11B-403.5.
<br />Exception: Within employee work areas, clearances on common use circulation paths shall be permitted to be
<br />decreased by work area equipment provided that the decrease is essential to the function of the work being
<br />performed.
<br />11B-403.5.1 Clear Width -Except as provided in Sections 11B-403.5.2 and 11B-403.5.3, the clear width
<br />of walking surfaces shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. The clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches (813 mm) minimum for a length
<br />of 24 inches (610 mm) maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by
<br />segments that are 48 inches (1219 mm) long minimum and 36 inches (914 mm) wide
<br />minimum.
<br />2. The clear width for walking surfaces in corridors serving an occupant load of 10 or more shall
<br />be 44 inches (1118 mm) minimum.
<br />3. The clear width for sidewalks and walks shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum. When,
<br />because of right-of-way restrictions, natural barriers or other existing conditions, the enforcing
<br />agency determines that compliance with the 48-inch (1219 mm) clear sidewalk width would
<br />create an unreasonable hardship, the clear width may be reduced to 36 inches (914 mm).
<br />4. The clear width for aisles shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum if serving elements on only
<br />one side, and 44 inches (1118 mm) minimum if serving elements on both sides.
<br />5. The clear width for accessible routes to accessible toilet compartments shall be 44 inches
<br />(1118 mm) except for door-opening widths and door swings.
<br />11B-403.5.2 Clear Width at Turn -Where the accessible route makes a 180 degree turn around an element
<br />which is less than 48 inches (1219 mm) wide, clear width shall be 42 inches (1067 mm) minimum
<br />approaching the turn, 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum at the turn and 42 inches (1067 mm) minimum
<br />leaving the turn.
<br />Exception:Where the clear width at the turn is 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum compliance with
<br />Section 11B-403.5.2 shall not be required.
<br />11B-403.5.3 Passing Spaces -An accessible route with a clear width less than 60 inches (1524 mm) shall
<br />provide passing spaces at intervals of 200 feet (60,960 mm) maximum. Passing spaces shall be either: a
<br />space 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum; or, an intersection of two
<br />walking surfaces providing a T-shaped space complying with Section 11B-304.3.2 where the base and arms
<br />of the T-shaped space extend 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum beyond the intersection.
<br />11B-403.6 Handrails -Where handrails are provided along walking surfaces with running slopes not steeper than
<br />1:20 they shall comply with Section 11B-505.
<br />11B-403.7 Continuous Gradient -All walks with continuous gradients shall have resting areas, 60 inches (1524
<br />mm) in length, at intervals of 400 feet (121,920 mm) maximum. The resting area shall be at least as wide as the
<br />walk. The slope of the resting area in all directions shall be 1:48 maximum.
<br />11B-404 Doors, Doorways and Gates
<br />11B-404.1 General -Doors, doorways and gates that are part of an accessible route shall comply with Section
<br />11B-404.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Doors, doorways and gates designed to be operated only by security personnel shall not be
<br />required to comply with Sections 11B-404.2.7, 11B-404.2.8, 11B-404.2.9, 11B-404.3.2 and
<br />11B-404.3.4 through 11B-404.3.7. A sign visible from the approach side complying with Section
<br />11B-703.5 shall be posted stating "Entry restricted and controlled by security personnel".
<br />2. At detention and correctional facilities, doors, doorways and gates designed to be operated only by
<br />security personnel shall not be required to comply with Sections 11B-404.2.7, 11B-404.2.8,
<br />11B-404.2.9, 11B-404.3.2 and 11B-404.3.4 through 11B-404.3.7.
<br />11B-404.2 Manual Doors, Doorways and Manual Gates -Manual doors and doorways and manual gates
<br />intended for user passage shall comply with Section 11B-404.2.
<br />11B-404.2.1 Revolving Doors, Gates and Turnstiles -Revolving doors, revolving gates and turnstiles shall
<br />not be part of an accessible route.
<br />11B-404.2.2 Double-Leaf Doors and Gates -At least one of the active leaves of doorways with two leaves
<br />shall comply with Sections 11B-404.2.3 and 11B-404.2.4.
<br />11B-404.2.3 Clear Width -Door openings shall provide a clear width of 32 inches (813 mm) minimum.
<br />Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the
<br />stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Openings more than 24 inches (610 mm) deep shall provide a clear
<br />opening of 36 inches (914 mm) minimum. There shall be no projections into the required clear opening
<br />width lower than 34 inches (864 mm) above the finish floor or ground. Projections into the clear opening
<br />width between 34 inches (864 mm) and 80 inches (2032 mm) above the finish floor or ground shall not
<br />exceed 4 inches (102 mm).
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. In alterations, a projection of 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) maximum into the required clear width shall
<br />be permitted for the latch side stop.
<br />2. Door closers and door stops shall be permitted to be 78 inches (1981 mm) minimum above
<br />the finish floor or ground.
<br />11B-404.2.4 Maneuvering Clearances -Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors and gates shall
<br />comply with Section 11B-404.2.4. Maneuvering clearances shall extend the full width of the doorway and
<br />the required latch side or hinge side clearance.
<br />11B-404.2.4.1 Swinging Doors and Gates -Swinging doors and gates shall have maneuvering
<br />clearances complying with Table 11B-404.2.4.1.
<br />11B-404.2.4.2 Doorways Without Doors or Gates, Sliding Doors and Folding Doors -Doorways less
<br />than 36 inches (914 mm) wide without doors or gates, sliding doors or folding doors shall have
<br />maneuvering clearances complying with Table 11B-404.2.4.2.
<br />11B-404.2.4.3 Recessed Doors and Gates -Maneuvering clearances for forward approach shall be
<br />provided when any obstruction within 18 inches (457 mm) of the latch side at an interior doorway, or
<br />within 24 inches (610 mm) of the latch side of an exterior doorway, projects more than 8 inches (203
<br />mm) beyond the face of the door, measured perpendicular to the face of the door or gate.
<br />11B-404.2.4.4 Floor or Ground Surface -Floor or ground surface within required maneuvering
<br />clearances shall comply with Section 11B-302. Changes in level, slopes exceeding 1:48, and
<br />detectable warnings shall not be permitted.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Reserved.
<br />2. Changes in level at thresholds complying with Section 11B-404.2.5 shall be permitted.
<br />11B-404.2.5 Thresholds -Thresholds, if provided at doorways, shall be 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) high
<br />maximum. Raised thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with Sections 11B-302 and
<br />11B-303.
<br />11B-404.2.6 Doors in Series and Gates in Series -The distance between two hinged or pivoted doors
<br />in series and gates in series shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum plus the width of doors or gates
<br />swinging into the space.
<br />11B-404.2.7 Door and Gate Hardware -Handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operable parts on
<br />doors and gates shall comply with Section 11B-309.4. Operable parts of such hardware shall be 34
<br />inches (864 mm) minimum and 44 inches (1118 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.
<br />Where sliding doors are in the fully open position, operating hardware shall be exposed and usable from
<br />both sides.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Existing locks shall be permitted in any location at existing glazed doors without stiles,
<br />existing overhead rolling doors or grilles and similar existing doors or grilles that are
<br />designed with locks that are activated only at the top or bottom rail.
<br />2. Access gates in barrier walls and fences protecting pools, spas and hot tubs shall be
<br />permitted to have operable parts of the release of latch on self-latching devices at 54
<br />inches (1372 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground provided the self-latching
<br />devices are not also self-locking devices and operated by means of a key, electronic
<br />opener or integral combination lock.
<br />11B-404.2.8 Closing Speed -Door and gate closing speed shall comply with Section 11B-404.2.8.
<br />11B-404.2.8.1 Door Closers and Gate Closers -Door closers and gate closers shall be adjusted
<br />so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12
<br />degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum.
<br />11B-404.2.8.2 Spring Hinges -Door and gate spring hinges shall be adjusted so that from the
<br />open position of 70 degrees, the door or gate shall move to the closed position in 1.5 seconds
<br />minimum.
<br />11B-404.2.9 Door and Gate Opening Force -The force for pushing or pulling open a door or gate
<br />shall be as follows:
<br />1. Interior hinged doors and gates: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
<br />2. Sliding or folding doors: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
<br />3. Required fire doors: the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative
<br />authority, not to exceed 15 pounds (66.7 N).
<br />4. Exterior hinged doors: 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
<br />These forces do not apply to the force required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that
<br />hold the door or gate in a closed position.
<br />Exception:When, at a single location, one of every eight exterior door leafs, or fraction of eight, is
<br />a powered door, other exterior doors at the same location, serving the same interior space, may
<br />have a maximum opening force of 8.5 pounds (37.8 N). The powered leaf(s) shall be located
<br />closest to the accessible route.
<br />1. Powered doors shall comply with Section 11B-404.3. Powered doors shall be fully
<br />automatic doors complying with Builders Hardware Manufacturers' Association (BHMA)
<br />A156.10 or low energy operated doors complying with BHMA A156.19.
<br />2. Powered doors serving a building or facility with an occupancy of 150 or more shall be
<br />provided with a back-up battery or back-up generator. The back-up power source shall be
<br />able to cycle the door a minimum of 100 cycles.
<br />3. Powered doors shall be controlled on both the interior and exterior sides of the doors by
<br />sensing devices, push plates, vertical actuation bars or other similar operating devices
<br />complying with Section 11B-309.
<br />4. At each location where push plates are provided there shall be two push plates; the
<br />centerline of one push plate shall be 7 inches (178 mm) minimum and 8 inches (203
<br />mm) maximum above the floor or ground surface and the centerline of the second push
<br />plate shall be 30 inches (762 mm) minimum and 44 inches (1118 mm) maximum above
<br />the floor or ground surface. Each push plate shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm)
<br />diameter or a minimum of 4 inches by 4 inches (102 mm by 102 mm) square and shall
<br />display the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.
<br />5. At each location where vertical actuation bars are provided the operable portion shall be
<br />located so the bottom is 5 inches (127 mm) maximum above the floor or ground surface
<br />and the top is 35 inches (889 mm) minimum above the floor or ground surface. The
<br />operable portion of each vertical actuation bar shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm)
<br />wide and shall display the International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section
<br />11B-703.7.
<br />6. Where push plates, vertical actuation bars or other similar operating devices are provided,
<br />they shall be placed in a conspicuous location. A level and clear floor or ground space
<br />for forward or parallel approach complying with Section 11B-305 shall be provided,
<br />centered on the operating device. Doors shall not swing into the required clear floor or
<br />ground space.
<br />7. Signs identifying the accessible entrance required by Section 11B-216.6 shall be placed
<br />on, or immediately adjacent to, each powered door. Signs shall be provided in
<br />compliance with BHMA A156.10 or BHMA A156.19, as applicable.
<br />8. In addition to the requirements of Item d, where a powered door is provided in buildings
<br />or facilities containing assembly occupancies of 300 or more, a sign displaying the
<br />International Symbol of Accessibility measuring 6 inches by 6 inches (152 mm by 152
<br />mm), complying with Section 11B-703.7, shall be provided above the door on both the
<br />interior and exterior sides of each powered door.
<br />11B-404.2.10 Door and Gate Surfaces -Swinging door and gate surfaces within 10 inches (254 mm)
<br />of the finish floor or ground measured vertically shall have a smooth surface on the push side extending
<br />the full width of the door or gate. Parts creating horizontal or vertical joints in these surfaces shall be
<br />within 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of the same plane as the other and be free of sharp or abrasive edges.
<br />Cavities created by added kick plates shall be capped.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Sliding doors shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-404.2.10.
<br />2. Tempered glass doors without stiles and having a bottom rail or shoe with the top leading
<br />edge tapered at 60 degrees minimum from the horizontal shall not be required to meet
<br />the 10 inch (254 mm) bottom smooth surface height requirement.
<br />3. Doors and gates that do not extend to within 10 inches (254 mm) of the finish floor or
<br />ground shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-404.2.10.
<br />11B-404.2.11 Vision Lights -Doors, gates and side lights adjacent to doors or gates, containing one
<br />or more glazing panels that permit viewing through the panels shall have the bottom of at least one
<br />glazed panel located 43 inches (1092 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
<br />Exception:Glazing panels with the lowest part more than 66 inches (1676 mm) from the finish
<br />floor or ground shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-404.2.11.
<br />11B-404.3 Automatic and Power-Assisted Doors and Gates -Automatic doors and automatic gates shall
<br />comply with Section 11B-404.3. Full-powered automatic doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.10. Low-
<br />energy and power-assisted doors shall comply with ANSI/BHMA A156.19.
<br />11B-404.3.1 Clear Width -Doorways shall provide a clear opening of 32 inches (813 mm) minimum in
<br />power-on and power-off mode. The minimum clear width for automatic door systems in a doorway shall
<br />provide a clear, unobstructed opening of 32 inches (813 mm) with one leaf positioned at an angle of 90
<br />degrees from its closed position.
<br />11B-404.3.2 Maneuvering Clearance -Clearances at power-assisted doors and gates shall comply with
<br />Section 11B-404.2.4. Clearances at automatic doors and gates without standby power and serving an
<br />accessible means of egress shall comply with Section 11B-404.2.4.
<br />Exception:Where automatic doors and gates remain open in the power-off condition, compliance with
<br />Section 11B-404.2.4 shall not be required.
<br />11B-404.3.3 Thresholds -Thresholds and changes in level at doorways shall comply with Section
<br />11B-404.2.5.
<br />11B-404.3.4 Doors in Series and Gates in Series -Doors in series and gates in series shall comply with
<br />Section 11B-404.2.6.
<br />11B-404.3.5 Controls -Manually operated controls shall comply with Section 11B-309. The clear floor
<br />space adjacent to the control shall be located beyond the arc of the door swing.
<br />11B-404.3.6 Break Out Opening -Where doors and gates without standby power are a part of a means of
<br />egress, the clear break out opening at swinging or sliding doors and gates shall be 32 inches (813 mm)
<br />minimum when operated in emergency mode.
<br />Exception:Where manual swinging doors and gates comply with Section 11B-404.2 and serve the
<br />same means of egress compliance with Section 11B-404.3.6 shall not be required.
<br />11B-404.3.7 Revolving Doors, Revolving Gates and Turnstiles -Revolving doors, revolving gates and
<br />turnstiles shall not be part of an accessible route.
<br />11B-405 Ramps
<br />11B-405.1 General -Ramps on accessible routes shall comply with Section 11B-405.
<br />Exception: In assembly areas, aisle ramps adjacent to seating and not serving elements required to be on an
<br />accessible route shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-405.
<br />11B-405.2 Slope -Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.
<br />11B-405.3 Cross Slope -Cross slope of ramp runs shall not be steeper than 1:48.
<br />11B-405.4 Floor or Ground Surfaces -Floor or ground surfaces of ramp runs shall comply with Section
<br />11B-302. Changes in level other than the running slope and cross slope are not permitted on ramp runs.
<br />11B-405.5 Clear Width -The clear width of a ramp run shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Within employee work areas, the required clear width of ramps that are a part of common use
<br />circulation paths shall be permitted to be decreased by work area equipment provided that the
<br />decrease is essential to the function of the work being performed.
<br />2. Handrails may project into the required clear width of the ramp at each side 31/2 inches (89 mm)
<br />maximum at the handrail height.
<br />3. The clear width of ramps in residential uses serving an occupant load of fifty or less shall be 36
<br />inches (914 mm) minimum between handrails.
<br />11B-405.6 Rise -The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches (762 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-405.7 Landings -Ramps shall have landings at the top and the bottom of each ramp run. Landings shall
<br />comply with Section 11B-405.7.
<br />11B-405.7.1 Slope -Landings shall comply with Section 11B-302. Changes in level, slopes exceeding
<br />1:48, and detectable warnings shall not be permitted.
<br />11B-405.7.2 Width -The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the widest ramp run leading to the
<br />landing.
<br />11B-405.7.2.1: Top landings shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide minimum.
<br />11B-405.7.3 Length -The landing clear length shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) long minimum.
<br />11B-405.7.3.1: Bottom landings shall extend 72 inches (1829 mm) minimum in the direction of ramp
<br />run.
<br />11B-405.7.4 Change in Direction -Ramps that change direction between runs at landings shall have a
<br />clear landing 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum by 72 inches (1829 mm) minimum in the direction of
<br />downward travel from the upper ramp run.
<br />11B-405.7.5 Doorways -Where doorways are located adjacent to a ramp landing, maneuvering clearances
<br />required by Sections 11B-404.2.4 and 11B-404.3.2 shall be permitted to overlap the required landing area.
<br />Doors, when fully open, shall not reduce the required ramp landing width by more than 3 inches (76 mm).
<br />Doors, in any position, shall not reduce the minimum dimension of the ramp landing to less than 42 inches
<br />(1067 mm).
<br />11B-405.8 Handrails -Ramp runs shall have handrails complying with Section 11B-505.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Reserved.
<br />2. Reserved.
<br />3. Curb ramps do not require handrails.
<br />4. At door landings, handrails are not required on ramp runs less than 6 inches (152 mm) in rise or
<br />72 inches (1829 mm) in length.
<br />11B-405.9 Edge Protection -Edge protection complying with Section 11B-405.9.2 shall be provided on each
<br />side of ramp runs and at each side of ramp landings.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Edge protection shall not be required on ramps that are not required to have handrails and have
<br />sides complying with Section 11B-406.2.2.
<br />2. Edge protection shall not be required on the sides of ramp landings serving an adjoining ramp run
<br />or stairway.
<br />3. Edge protection shall not be required on the sides of ramp landings having a vertical drop-off of 1/2
<br />inch (12.7 mm) maximum within 10 inches (254 mm) horizontally of the minimum landing area
<br />specified in Section 11B-405.7.
<br />11B-405.9.1 Reserved
<br />11B-405.9.2 Curb or Barrier -A curb or barrier shall be provided that prevents the passage of a 4-inch (102
<br />mm) diameter sphere, where any portion of the sphere is within 4 inches (102 mm) of the finish floor or
<br />ground surface. To prevent wheel entrapment, the curb or barrier shall provide a continuous and
<br />uninterrupted barrier along the length of the ramp.
<br />11B-405.10 Wet Conditions -Landings subject to wet conditions shall be designed to prevent the accumulation
<br />of water.
<br />11B-406 Curb Ramps, Blended Transitions and Islands
<br />11B-406.1 General -Curb ramps, blended transitions and islands on accessible routes shall comply with
<br />Section 11B-406. Curb ramps may be perpendicular, parallel, or a combination of perpendicular and parallel.
<br />11B-406.1.1 Perpendicular Curb Ramps -Perpendicular curb ramps shall comply with Section
<br />11B-406.2.
<br />11B-406.1.2 Parallel Curb Ramps -Parallel curb ramps shall comply with Section 11B-406.3.
<br />11B-406.1.3 Blended Transitions -Blended transitions shall comply with Section 11B-406.4.
<br />11B-406.1.4 Islands -Islands shall comply with Section 11B-406.6.
<br />11B-406.2 Perpendicular Curb Ramps -Perpendicular curb ramps shall comply with Sections 11B-406.2 and
<br />11B-406.5.
<br />11B-406.2.1 Slope -Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.
<br />11B-406.2.2 Sides of Curb Ramps -Where provided, curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10.
<br />11B-406.3 Parallel Curb Ramps -Parallel curb ramps shall comply with Sections 11B-406.3 and 11B-406.5. A
<br />parallel curb ramp may be provided with one sloping segment or two opposing sloping segments.
<br />11B-406.3.1 Slope -The running slope of the curb ramp segments shall be in-line with the direction of
<br />sidewalk travel. Ramp runs shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:12.
<br />11B-406.3.2 Turning Space -A turning space 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1219 mm)
<br />minimum shall be provided at the bottom of the curb ramp. The slope of the turning space in all directions
<br />shall be 1:48 maximum.
<br />11B-406.4 Blended Transitions -Blended transitions shall comply with Sections 11B-406.4 and 11B-406.5.
<br />11B-406.4.1 Slope -Blended transitions shall have a running slope not steeper than 1:20.
<br />11B-406.5 Common Requirements -Curb ramps and blended transitions shall comply with Section 11B-406.5.
<br />11B-406.5.1 Location -Curb ramps and the flared sides of curb ramps shall be located so that they do not
<br />project into vehicular traffic lanes, parking spaces or parking access aisles. Curb ramps at marked crossings
<br />shall be wholly contained within the markings, excluding any flared sides.
<br />Exception:Diagonal curb ramps shall comply with Section 11B-406.5.9.
<br />11B-406.5.2 Width -The clear width of curb ramp runs (excluding any flared sides), blended transitions,
<br />and turning spaces shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum.
<br />11B-406.5.3 Landings -Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps and blended transitions. The
<br />landing clear length shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum. The landing clear width shall be at least as
<br />wide as the curb ramp, excluding any flared sides, or the blended transition leading to the landing. The slope
<br />of the landing in all directions shall be 1:48 maximum.
<br />Exception:Parallel curb ramps shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-406.5.3.
<br />11B-406.5.4 Floor or Ground Surfaces -Floor or ground surfaces of curb ramps and blended transitions
<br />shall comply with Section 11B-405.4.
<br />11B-406.5.5 Wet Conditions -Curb ramps and blended transitions shall comply with Section 11B-405.10.
<br />11B-406.5.6 Grade Breaks -Grade breaks at the top and bottom of curb ramp runs shall be perpendicular
<br />to the direction of the ramp run. Grade breaks shall not be permitted on the surface of ramp runs and turning
<br />spaces. Surface slopes that meet at grade breaks shall be flush.
<br />11B-406.5.7 Cross Slope -The cross slope of curb ramps and blended transitions shall be 1:48 maximum.
<br />11B-406.5.8 Counter Slope -Counter slopes of adjoining gutters and road surfaces immediately adjacent
<br />to and within 24 inches (610 mm) of the curb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:20. The adjacent surfaces at
<br />transitions at curb ramps to walks, gutters and streets shall be at the same level.
<br />11B-406.5.9 Clear Space at Diagonal Curb Ramps -The bottom of diagonal curb ramps shall have a clear
<br />space 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum outside active traffic lanes of the roadway. Diagonal curb ramps
<br />provided at marked crossings shall provide the 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum clear space within the
<br />markings.
<br />11B-406.5.10 Diagonal Curb Ramps -Diagonal or corner type curb ramps are perpendicular or parallel
<br />curb ramps that are oriented diagonally at an intersection. Diagonal or corner type curb ramps with returned
<br />curbs or other well-defined edges shall have the edges parallel to the direction of pedestrian flow. Diagonal
<br />curb ramps with flared sides shall have a segment of curb 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum located on
<br />each side of the curb ramp and within the marked crossing.
<br />11B-406.5.11 Reserved
<br />11B-406.5.12 Detectable Warnings -Curb ramps and blended transitions shall have detectable warnings
<br />complying with Section 11B-705.
<br />11B-406.6 Islands -Raised islands in crossings shall be cut through level with the street or have curb ramps at
<br />both sides. The clear width of the accessible route at islands shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide minimum.
<br />Where curb ramps are provided, they shall comply with Section 11B-406. Landings complying with Section
<br />11B-406.5.3 and the accessible route shall be permitted to overlap. Islands shall have detectable warnings
<br />complying with Section 11B-705.
<br />Division 4: Accessible Routes
<br />11B-401 General
<br />11B-401.1 Scope -The provisions of Division 4 shall apply where required by Division 2 or where referenced by
<br />a requirement in this chapter.
<br />11B-402 Accessible Routes
<br />11B-402.1 General -Accessible routes shall comply with 11B-402.
<br />11B-402.2 Components -Accessible routes shall consist of one or more of the following components: walking
<br />surfaces with a running slope not steeper than 1:20, doorways, ramps, curb ramps excluding the flared sides,
<br />elevators and platform lifts. All components of an accessible route shall comply with the applicable requirements
<br />of Division 4.
<br />No. Revisions Date
<br />1 SD 06/05/2025
<br />2 DD 07/03/2025
<br />3 90% CD 08/15/2025
<br />4 Plan Check Submittal 09/19/2025
<br />12 Plan Check Resubmittal 02/25/2026
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