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<br />EXTERIOR SIGNAGE - HARBOR-MAC
<br />ARTHUR
<br />11B-407 Elevators
<br />11B-407.1 General -Elevators shall comply with Section 11B-407 and with ASME A17.1 They shall be
<br />passenger elevators as classified by ASME A17.1. Elevator operation shall be automatic.
<br />11B-407.1.1 Combined Passenger and Freight Elevators -When the only elevators provided for use by the
<br />public and employees are combination passenger and freight elevators, they shall comply with Section 11B-407
<br />and with ASME A17.1.
<br />11B-407.2 Elevator Landing Requirements -Elevator landings shall comply with Section 11B-407.2.
<br />11B-407.2.1 Call Controls -Where elevator call buttons or keypads are provided, they shall comply with
<br />Sections 11B-407.2.1 and 11B-309.4.
<br />11B-407.2.1.1 Height -Call buttons and keypads shall be located within one of the reach ranges
<br />specified in Section 11B-308, measured to the centerline of the highest operable part.
<br />11B-407.2.1.2 Size and Shape -Call buttons shall have square shoulders, be 3/4 inch (19.1 mm)
<br />minimum in the smallest dimension and shall be raised 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) plus or minus 1/32 inch
<br />(0.8 mm) above the surrounding surface. The buttons shall be activated by a mechanical motion that is
<br />detectable.
<br />11B-407.2.1.3 Clear Floor or Ground Space -A clear floor or ground space complying with Section
<br />11B-305 shall be provided at call controls.
<br />11B-407.2.1.4 Location -The call button that designates the up direction shall be located above the
<br />call button that designates the down direction.
<br />11B-407.2.1.5 Signals -Call buttons shall have visible signals that will activate when each call is
<br />registered and will extinguish when each call is answered. Call buttons shall be internally illuminated
<br />with a white light over the entire surface of the button.
<br />11B-407.2.1.6 Keypads -Where keypads are provided, keypads shall be in a standard telephone
<br />keypad arrangement and shall comply with Section 11B-407.4.7.2.
<br />11B-407.2.2 Hall Signals -Hall signals, including in-car signals, shall comply with Section 11B-407.2.2.
<br />11B-407.2.2.1 Visible and Audible Signals -A visible and audible signal shall be provided at each
<br />hoistway entrance to indicate which car is answering a call and the car's direction of travel. Where in-car
<br />signals are provided, they shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the hall call buttons.
<br />11B-407.2.2.2 Visible Signals -Visible signal fixtures shall be centered at 72 inches (1829 mm)
<br />minimum above the finish floor or ground. The visible signal elements shall be a minimum 21/2 inches
<br />(64 mm) high by 21/2 inches (64 mm) wide. Signals shall be visible from the floor area adjacent to the
<br />hall call button.
<br />11B-407.2.2.3 Audible Signals -Audible signals shall sound once for the up direction and twice for
<br />the down direction, or shall have verbal annunciators that indicate the direction of elevator car travel.
<br />Audible signals shall have a frequency of 1500 Hz maximum. Verbal annunciators shall have a
<br />frequency of 300 Hz minimum and 3000 Hz maximum. The audible signal and verbal annunciator shall
<br />be 10 dB minimum above ambient, but shall not exceed 80 dB, measured at the hall call button.
<br />11B-407.2.2.4 -Reserved
<br />11B-407.2.3 Hoistway Signs -Signs at elevator hoistways shall comply with Section 11B-407.2.3.
<br />11B-407.2.3.1 Floor Designation -Floor designations complying with Sections 11B-703.2 and
<br />11B-703.4.1 shall be provided on both jambs of elevator hoistway entrances. Floor designations shall
<br />be provided in both raised characters and Braille. Raised characters shall be 2 inches (51 mm) high. A
<br />raised star, placed to the left of the floor designation, shall be provided on both jambs at the main entry
<br />level. The outside diameter of the star shall be 2 inches (51 mm) and all points shall be of equal length.
<br />Raised characters, including the star, shall be white on a black background. Braille complying with
<br />Section 11B-703.3 shall be placed below the corresponding raised characters and the star. The Braille
<br />translation for the star shall be "MAIN". Applied plates are acceptable if they are permanently fixed to the
<br />jamb.
<br />11B-407.2.3.2 -Reserved
<br />11B-407.3 Elevator Door Requirements -Hoistway and car doors shall comply with Section 11B-407.3.
<br />11B-407.3.1 Type -Elevator doors shall be the horizontal sliding type. Car gates shall be prohibited.
<br />11B-407.3.2 Operation -Elevator hoistway and car doors shall open and close automatically.
<br />Exception:Existing manually operated hoistway swing doors shall be permitted provided that they
<br />comply with Sections 11B-404.2.3 and 11B-404.2.9. Car door closing shall not be initiated until the
<br />hoistway door is closed.
<br />11B-407.3.3 Reopening Device -Elevator doors shall be provided with a reopening device complying with
<br />Section 11B-407.3.3 that shall stop and reopen a car door and hoistway door automatically if the door
<br />becomes obstructed by an object or person.
<br />Exception:Existing elevators with manually operated doors shall not be required to comply with Section
<br />11B-407.3.3.
<br />11B-407.3.3.1 Height -The device shall be activated by sensing an obstruction passing through the
<br />opening at 5 inches (127 mm) nominal and 29 inches (737 mm) nominal above the finish floor.
<br />11B-407.3.3.2 Contact -The device shall not require physical contact to be activated, although
<br />contact is permitted to occur before the door reverses.
<br />11B-407.3.3.3 Duration -Door reopening devices shall remain effective for 20 seconds minimum.
<br />11B-407.3.4 Door and Signal Timing -The minimum acceptable time from notification that a car is
<br />answering a call until the doors of that car start to close shall be calculated from the following equation:
<br />T = D/(1.5 ft/s) or T = D/(457 mm/s) = 5 seconds minimum where T equals the total time in seconds and
<br />D equals the distance (in feet or millimeters) from the point in the lobby or corridor 60 inches (1524 mm)
<br />directly in front of the farthest call button controlling that car to the centerline of its hoistway door.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. For cars with in-car lanterns, T shall be permitted to begin when the signal is visible from the
<br />point 60 inches (1524 mm) directly in front of the farthest hall call button and the audible
<br />signal is sounded.
<br />2. Reserved.
<br />11B-407.3.5 Door Delay -Elevator doors shall remain fully open in response to a car call for 5 seconds
<br />minimum.
<br />11B-407.3.6 Width -The width of elevator doors shall comply with Table 11B-407.4.1.
<br />Exception:In existing elevators, a power-operated car door complying with Section 11B-404.2.3 shall
<br />be permitted.
<br />11B-407.4 Elevator Car Requirements -Elevator cars shall comply with Section 11B-407.4.
<br />11B-407.4.1 Car Dimensions -Inside dimensions of elevator cars and clear width of elevator doors shall
<br />comply with Table 11B-407.4.1.
<br />Exception:In existing buildings, where existing shaft configuration prohibits strict compliance with
<br />Section 11B-407.4.1, existing elevator car configurations that provide a clear floor area of 18 square
<br />feet (1.67 m2) minimum and also provide an inside clear depth 54 inches (1372 mm) minimum and a
<br />clear width 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum shall be permitted.
<br />11B-407.4.2 Floor Surfaces -Floor surfaces in elevator cars shall comply with Sections 11B-302 and
<br />11B-303.
<br />11B-407.4.3 Platform to Hoistway Clearance -The clearance between the car platform sill and the edge of
<br />any hoistway landing shall be 11/4 inch (32 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-407.4.4 Leveling -Each car shall be equipped with a self-leveling feature that will automatically bring
<br />and maintain the car at floor landings within a tolerance of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) under rated loading to zero
<br />loading conditions.
<br />11B-407.4.5 Illumination -The level of illumination at the car controls, platform, car threshold and car
<br />landing sill shall be 5 foot candles (54 lux) minimum.
<br />11B-407.4.6 Elevator Car Controls -Where provided, elevator car controls shall comply with Sections
<br />11B-407.4.6 and 11B-309.4.
<br />Exception:In existing elevators, where a new car operating panel complying with Section 11B-407.4.6
<br />is provided, existing car operating panels may remain operational and shall not be required to comply
<br />with Section 11B-407.4.6.
<br />11B-407.4.6.1 Location -Controls shall be located within one of the reach ranges specified in Section
<br />11B-308.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Where the elevator panel serves more than 16 openings and a parallel approach is provided,
<br />buttons with floor designations shall be permitted to be 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum
<br />above the finish floor.
<br />2. In existing elevators, car control buttons with floor designations shall be permitted to be
<br />located 54 inches (1372 mm) maximum above the finish floor where a parallel approach is
<br />provided.
<br />11B-407.4.6.2 Buttons -Car control buttons with floor designations shall comply with Section
<br />11B-407.4.6.2.
<br />11B-407.4.6.2.1 Size and Shape -Buttons shall have square shoulders, be 3/4 inch (19.1 mm)
<br />minimum in their smallest dimension and be raised 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) plus or minus 1/32 inch
<br />(0.8 mm) above the surrounding surface.
<br />11B-407.4.6.2.2 Arrangement -Buttons shall be arranged with numbers in ascending order.
<br />When two or more columns of buttons are provided they shall read from left to right.
<br />11B-407.4.6.2.3 Illumination -Car control buttons shall be illuminated.
<br />11B-407.4.6.2.4 Operation -Car control buttons shall be activated by a mechanical motion that is
<br />detectable.
<br />11B-407.4.6.3 Keypads -Car control keypads shall be in a standard telephone keypad arrangement
<br />and shall comply with Section 11B-407.4.7.2.
<br />11B-407.4.6.4 Emergency Controls -Emergency controls shall comply with Section 11B-407.4.6.4.
<br />11B-407.4.6.4.1 Height -Emergency control buttons shall have their centerlines 35 inches (889
<br />mm) minimum above the finish floor.
<br />11B-407.4.6.4.2 Location -Emergency controls, including the emergency alarm, shall be
<br />grouped at the bottom of the panel.
<br />11B-407.4.7 Designations and Indicators of Car Controls -Designations and indicators of car controls
<br />shall comply with Section 11B-407.4.7.
<br />Exception:In existing elevators, where a new car operating panel complying with Section 11B-407.4.7
<br />is provided, existing car operating panels may remain operational and shall not be required to comply
<br />with Section 11B-407.4.7.
<br />11B-407.4.7.1 Buttons -Car control buttons shall comply with Section 11B-407.4.7.1.
<br />11B-407.4.7.1.1 Type -Control buttons shall be identified by raised characters or symbols, white
<br />on a black background, complying with Section 11B-703.2 and Braille complying with Section
<br />11B-703.3.
<br />11B-407.4.7.1.2 Location -Raised characters or symbols and Braille designations shall be
<br />placed immediately to the left of the control button to which the designations apply.
<br />11B-407.4.7.1.3 Symbols -The control button for the emergency stop, alarm, door open, door
<br />close, main entry floor and phone, shall be identified with raised symbols and Braille as shown in
<br />Table 11B-407.4.7.1.3.
<br />11B-407.4.7.1.4 Visible Indicators -Buttons with floor designations shall be provided with
<br />visible indicators to show that a call has been registered. The visible indication shall extinguish
<br />when the car arrives at the designated floor.
<br />11B-407.4.7.1.5 Button Spacing -A minimum clear space of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) or other suitable
<br />means of separation shall be provided between rows of control buttons.
<br />11B-407.4.7.2 Keypads -Keypads shall be identified by characters complying with Section 11B-703.5
<br />and shall be centered on the corresponding keypad button. The number five key shall have a single
<br />raised dot. The dot shall be 0.118 inch (3 mm) to 0.120 inch (3.05 mm) base diameter and in other
<br />aspects comply with Table 11B-703.3.1.
<br />11B-407.4.8 Car Position Indicators -Audible and visible car position indicators shall be provided in
<br />elevator cars.
<br />11B-407.4.8.1 Visible Indicators -Visible indicators shall comply with Section 11B-407.4.8.1.
<br />11B-407.4.8.1.1 Size -Characters shall be 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) high minimum.
<br />11B-407.4.8.1.2 Location -Indicators shall be located above the car control panel or above the
<br />door.
<br />11B-407.4.8.1.3 Floor Arrival -As the car passes a floor and when a car stops at a floor served by
<br />the elevator, the corresponding character shall illuminate.
<br />11B-407.4.8.1.4 Reserved
<br />11B-407.4.8.2 Audible Indicators -Audible indicators shall comply with Section 11B-407.4.8.2.
<br />11B-407.4.8.2.1 Signal Type -The signal shall be an automatic verbal annunciator which
<br />announces the floor at which the car is about to stop.
<br />Exception:For elevators that have a rated speed of 200 feet per minute (1 m/s) or less, a non-
<br />verbal audible signal with a frequency of 1500 Hz maximum which sounds as the car passes
<br />or is about to stop at a floor served by the elevator shall be permitted.
<br />11B-407.4.8.2.2 Signal Level -The verbal annunciator shall be 10 dB minimum above ambient,
<br />but shall not exceed 80 dB, measured at the annunciator.
<br />11B-407.4.8.2.3 Frequency -The verbal annunciator shall have a frequency of 300 Hz minimum
<br />to 3000 Hz maximum.
<br />11B-407.4.9 Emergency Communication -Emergency two-way communication systems shall comply with
<br />Section 11B-308. Raised symbols or characters, white on a black background and Braille shall be provided
<br />adjacent to the device and shall comply with Sections 11B-703.2 and 11B-703.3. Emergency two-way
<br />communication systems between the elevator and a point outside the hoistway shall comply with ASME
<br />A17.1.
<br />11B-407.4.10 Support Rail -Support rails shall be provided on at least one wall of the car.
<br />11B-407.4.10.1 Location -Clearance between support rails and adjacent surfaces shall be 11/2
<br />inches (38 mm) minimum. Top of support rails shall be 31 inches (787 mm) minimum to 33 inches
<br />(838 mm) maximum above the floor of the car. The ends of the support rail shall be 6 inches (152 mm)
<br />maximum from adjacent walls.
<br />11B-407.4.10.2 Surfaces -Support rails shall be smooth and any surface adjacent to them shall be
<br />free of sharp or abrasive elements.
<br />11B-407.4.10.3 Structural Strength -Allowable stresses shall not be exceeded for materials used
<br />when a vertical or horizontal force of 250 pounds (1112 N) is applied at any point on the support rail,
<br />fastener, mounting device or supporting structure.
<br />Division 4: Accessible Routes Continued 11B-502.3.4 Location -Access aisles shall not overlap the vehicular way. Access aisles shall be permitted to be
<br />placed on either side of the parking space except for van parking spaces which shall have access aisles located
<br />on the passenger side of the parking spaces.
<br />11B-502.4 Floor or Ground Surfaces -Parking spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with
<br />Section 11B-302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the parking spaces they serve. Changes in level,
<br />slopes exceeding 1:48, and detectable warnings shall not be permitted.
<br />11B-502.5 Vertical Clearance -Parking spaces, access aisles and vehicular routes serving them shall provide a
<br />vertical clearance of 98 inches (2489 mm) minimum.
<br />Exception:In existing multistory parking facilities, car parking spaces, access aisles and vehicular routes
<br />serving them shall provide a vertical clearance of 80 inches (2032 mm) minimum. Existing vertical clearance
<br />in excess of 80 inches (2032 mm) and less than 98 inches (2489 mm) shall be maintained. This exception
<br />shall not apply to van parking spaces, access aisles or vehicular routes serving them.
<br />11B-502.6 Identification -Parking space identification signs shall include the International Symbol of
<br />Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1 in white on a blue background. Signs identifying van parking
<br />spaces shall contain additional language or an additional sign with the designation "van accessible". Signs shall
<br />be 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
<br />Exception:Signs located within a circulation path shall be a minimum of 80 inches (2032 mm) above the
<br />finish floor or ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.
<br />11B-502.6.1 Finish and Size -Parking identification signs shall be reflectorized with a minimum area of 70
<br />square inches (45,161 mm2).
<br />11B-502.6.2 Minimum Fine -Additional language or an additional sign below the International Symbol of
<br />Accessibility shall state "Minimum Fine $250".
<br />11B-502.6.3 Location -A parking space identification sign shall be visible from each parking space. Signs
<br />shall be permanently posted either immediately adjacent to the parking space or within the projected parking
<br />space width at the head end of the parking space. Signs may also be permanently posted on a wall at the
<br />interior end of the parking space.
<br />11B-502.6.4 Marking -Each accessible car and van space shall have surface identification complying with
<br />either Section 11B-502.6.4.1 or 11B-502.6.4.2.
<br />11B-502.6.4.1 -The parking space shall be marked with an International Symbol of Accessibility
<br />complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1 in white on a blue background a minimum 36 inches wide by 36
<br />inches high (914 mm by 914 mm). The centerline of the International Symbol of Accessibility shall be a
<br />maximum of 6 inches (152 mm) from the centerline of the parking space, its sides parallel to the length
<br />of the parking space and its lower corner at, or lower side aligned with, the end of the parking space
<br />length.
<br />11B-502.6.4.2 -The parking space shall be outlined in blue or painted blue and shall be marked with
<br />an International Symbol of Accessibility complying with Section 11B-703.7.2.1 a minimum 36 inches
<br />wide by 36 inches high (914 mm by 914 mm) in white or a suitable contrasting color. The centerline of
<br />the International Symbol of Accessibility shall be a maximum of 6 inches (152 mm) from the centerline
<br />of the parking space, its sides parallel to the length of the parking space and its lower corner at, or lower
<br />side aligned with, the end of the parking space.
<br />11B-502.7 Relationship to Accessible Routes -Parking spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that
<br />cars and vans, when parked, cannot obstruct the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes.
<br />11B-502.7.1 Arrangement -Parking spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that persons using
<br />them are not required to travel behind parking spaces other than to pass behind the parking space in
<br />which they parked.
<br />11B-502.7.2 Wheel Stops -A curb or wheel stop shall be provided if required to prevent
<br />encroachment of vehicles over the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes.
<br />11B-502.8 Additional Signs -An additional sign shall be posted either; 1) in a conspicuous place at each
<br />entrance to an off-street parking facility or 2) immediately adjacent to on-site accessible parking and visible
<br />from each parking space.
<br />11B-502.8.1 Size -The additional sign shall not be less than 17 inches (432 mm) wide by 22 inches
<br />(559 mm) high.
<br />11B-502.8.2 Lettering -The additional sign shall clearly state in letters with a minimum height of 1 inch
<br />(25 mm) the following:
<br />"Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or
<br />special license plates issued for persons with disabilities will be towed away at the owner's expense.
<br />Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at: _________________________ or by telephoning
<br />_______________________."
<br />Blank spaces shall be filled in with appropriate information as a permanent part of the sign.
<br />11B-503 Passenger Drop-Off and Loading Zones
<br />11B-503.1 General -Passenger drop-off and loading zones shall comply with Section 11B-503.
<br />11B-503.2 Vehicle Pull-Up Space -Passenger drop-off and loading zones shall provide a vehicular pull-up
<br />space 96 inches (2438 mm) wide minimum and 20 feet (6096 mm) long minimum.
<br />11B-503.3 Access Aisle -Passenger drop-off and loading zones shall provide access aisles complying with
<br />Section 11B-503 adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space. Access aisles shall adjoin an accessible
<br />route and shall not overlap the vehicular way.
<br />11B-503.3.1 Width -Access aisles serving vehicle pull-up spaces shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide
<br />minimum.
<br />11B-503.3.2 Length -Access aisles shall extend the full length of the vehicle pull-up spaces they serve.
<br />11B-503.3.3 Marking -Access aisles shall be marked with a painted borderline around their perimeter. The
<br />area within the borderlines shall be marked with hatched lines a maximum of 36 inches (914 mm) on center
<br />in a color contrasting with that of the aisle surface.
<br />11B-503.4 Floor and Ground Surfaces -Vehicle pull-up spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply
<br />with Section 11B-302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the vehicle pull-up space they serve. Changes
<br />in level, slopes exceeding 1:48, and detectable warnings shall not be permitted.
<br />11B-503.5 Vertical Clearance -Vehicle pull-up spaces, access aisles serving them and a vehicular route from
<br />an entrance to the passenger drop-off and loading zone and from the passenger drop-off and loading zone to a
<br />vehicular exit shall provide a vertical clearance of 114 inches (2896 mm) minimum.
<br />11B-504 Stairways
<br />11B-504.1 General -Stairs shall comply with Section 11B-504.
<br />11B-504.2 Treads and Risers -All steps on a flight of stairs shall have uniform riser heights and uniform tread
<br />depths. Risers shall be 4 inches (102 mm) high minimum and 7 inches (178 mm) high maximum. Treads shall
<br />be 11 inches (279 mm) deep minimum.
<br />Exception:Curved stairways with winder treads are permitted at stairs which are not part of a required means
<br />of egress.
<br />11B-504.3 Open Risers -Open risers are not permitted.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. On exterior stairways, an opening of not more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) may be permitted between
<br />the base of the riser and the tread.
<br />2. On exterior stairways, risers constructed of grating containing openings of not more than 1/2 inch
<br />(12.7 mm) may be permitted.
<br />11B-504.4 Tread Surface -Stair treads shall comply with Section 11B-302. Changes in level, slopes exceeding
<br />1:48, and detectable warnings shall not be permitted.
<br />11B-504.4.1 Contrasting Stripe -Interior stairs shall have the upper approach and lower tread marked by a
<br />stripe providing clear visual contrast. Exterior stairs shall have the upper approach and all treads marked by a
<br />stripe providing clear visual contrast.
<br />The stripe shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) wide to a maximum of 4 inches (102 mm) wide placed
<br />parallel to, and not more than 1 inch (25 mm) from, the nose of the step or upper approach. The stripe shall
<br />extend the full width of the step or upper approach and shall be of material that is at least as slip resistant as
<br />the other treads of the stair. A painted stripe shall be acceptable. Grooves shall not be used to satisfy this
<br />requirement.
<br />11B-504.5 Nosings -The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
<br />maximum. Nosings that project beyond risers shall have the underside of the leading edge curved or beveled.
<br />Risers shall be permitted to slope under the tread at an angle of 30 degrees maximum from vertical. The permitted
<br />projection of the nosing shall extend 11/4 inches (32 mm) maximum over the tread below.
<br />Exception:In existing buildings there is no requirement to retroactively alter existing nosing projections of
<br />11/2 inches (38 mm) which were constructed in compliance with the building code in effect at the time of
<br />original construction.
<br />11B-504.6 Handrails -Stairs shall have handrails complying with Section 11B-505.
<br />11B-504.7 Wet Conditions -Stair treads and landings subject to wet conditions shall be designed to prevent the
<br />accumulation of water.
<br />11B-504.8 Floor Identification -Floor identification signs required by Chapter 10, Section 1023.9 complying
<br />with Sections 11B-703.1, 11B-703.2, 11B-703.3 and 11B-703.5 shall be located at the landing of each floor
<br />level, placed adjacent to the door on the latch side, in all enclosed stairways in buildings two or more stories in
<br />height to identify the floor level. At the exit discharge level, the sign shall include a raised five pointed star located
<br />to the left of the identifying floor level. The outside diameter of the star shall be the same as the height of the
<br />raised characters.
<br />11B-505 Handrails
<br />11B-505.1 General -Handrails provided along walking surfaces complying with Section 11B-403, required at
<br />ramps complying with Section 11B-405, and required at stairs complying with Section 11B-504 shall comply
<br />with Section 11B-505.
<br />11B-505.2 Where Required -Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. In assembly areas, handrails shall not be required on both sides of aisle ramps where a handrail is
<br />provided at either side or within the aisle width.
<br />2. Curb ramps do not require handrails.
<br />3. At door landings, handrails are not required when the ramp run is less than 6 inches (152 mm) in
<br />rise or 72 inches (1829 mm) in length.
<br />11B-505.2.1 Orientation -The orientation of at least one handrail shall be in the direction of the stair run,
<br />perpendicular to the direction of the stair nosing, and shall not reduce the minimum required width of the
<br />stair.
<br />11B-505.3 Continuity -Handrails shall be continuous within the full length of each stair flight or ramp run.
<br />Inside handrails on switchback or dogleg stairs and ramps shall be continuous between flights or runs.
<br />Exception:In assembly areas, ramp handrails adjacent to seating or within the aisle width shall not be
<br />required to be continuous in aisles serving seating.
<br />11B-505.4 Height -Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches (864 mm) minimum and 38 inches
<br />(965 mm) maximum vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings and ramp surfaces. Handrails shall be at a
<br />consistent height above walking surfaces, stair nosings and ramp surfaces.
<br />11B-505.5 Clearance -Clearance between handrail gripping surfaces and adjacent surfaces shall be 11/2 inches
<br />(38 mm) minimum. Handrails may be located in a recess if the recess is 3 inches (76 mm) maximum deep and
<br />18 inches (457 mm) minimum clear above the top of the handrail.
<br />11B-505.6 Gripping Surface -Handrail gripping surfaces shall be continuous along their length and shall not be
<br />obstructed along their tops or sides. The bottoms of handrail gripping surfaces shall not be obstructed for more
<br />than 20 percent of their length. Where provided, horizontal projections shall occur 11/2 inches (38 mm)
<br />minimum below the bottom of the handrail gripping surface.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Where handrails are provided along walking surfaces with slopes not steeper than 1:20, the
<br />bottoms of handrail gripping surfaces shall be permitted to be obstructed along their entire length
<br />where they are integral to crash rails or bumper guards.
<br />2. The distance between horizontal projections and the bottom of the gripping surface shall be
<br />permitted to be reduced by 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) for each 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) of additional handrail
<br />perimeter dimension that exceeds 4 inches (102 mm).
<br />11B-505.7 Cross Section -Handrail gripping surfaces shall have a cross section complying with Section
<br />11B-505.7.1 or 11B-505.7.2.
<br />11B-505.7.1 Circular Cross Section -Handrail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an
<br />outside diameter of 11/4 inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-505.7.2 Non-Circular Cross Sections -Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section
<br />shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (102 mm) minimum and 61/4 inches (159 mm) maximum,
<br />and a cross-section dimension of 21/4 inches (57 mm) maximum.
<br />11B-505.8 Surfaces -Handrail gripping surfaces and any surfaces adjacent to them shall be free of sharp or
<br />abrasive elements and shall have rounded edges.
<br />11B-505.9 Fittings -Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings.
<br />11B-505.10 Handrail Extensions -Handrail gripping surfaces shall extend beyond and in the same direction of
<br />stair flights and ramp runs in accordance with Section 11B-505.10.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Extensions shall not be required for continuous handrails at the inside turn of switchback or dogleg
<br />stairs and ramps.
<br />2. In assembly areas, extensions shall not be required for ramp handrails in aisles serving seating
<br />where the handrails are discontinuous to provide access to seating and to permit crossovers within
<br />aisles.
<br />3. In alterations, where the extension of the handrail in the direction of stair flight or ramp run would
<br />create a hazard, the extension of the handrail may be turned 90 degrees from the direction of stair
<br />flight or ramp run.
<br />11B-505.10.1 Top and Bottom Extension at Ramps -Ramp handrails shall extend horizontally above the
<br />landing for 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs. Extensions shall return
<br />to a wall, guard or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent ramp run.
<br />11B-505.10.2 Top Extension at Stairs -At the top of a stair flight, handrails shall extend horizontally above
<br />the landing for 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beginning directly above the first riser nosing. Extensions
<br />shall return to a wall, guard or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair
<br />flight.
<br />11B-505.10.3 Bottom Extension at Stairs -At the bottom of a stair flight, handrails shall extend at the
<br />slope of the stair flight for a horizontal distance equal to one tread depth beyond the last riser nosing. The
<br />horizontal extension of a handrail shall be 12 inches (305 mm) long minimum and a height equal to that of
<br />the sloping portion of the handrail as measured above the stair nosings. Extension shall return to a wall,
<br />guard or the landing surface, or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight.
<br />11B-603.2 Clearances -Clearances shall comply with Section 11B-603.2.
<br />11B-603.2.1 Turning Space -Turning space complying with Section 11B-304 shall be provided within the
<br />room.
<br />11B-603.2.2 Overlap -Required clear floor spaces, clearance at fixtures and turning space shall be
<br />permitted to overlap.
<br />11B-603.2.3 Door Swing -Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space or clearance required for any
<br />fixture. Doors to accessible water closet compartments shall be permitted to encroach into the turning space
<br />without limitation. Other than doors to accessible water closet compartments, a door, in any position, shall
<br />be permitted to encroach into the turning space by 12 inches (305 mm) maximum.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Reserved.
<br />2. Where the toilet room or bathing room is for individual use and a clear floor space complying
<br />with Section 11B-305.3 is provided within the room beyond the arc of the door swing, doors
<br />shall be permitted to swing into the clear floor space or clearance required for any fixture.
<br />3. In residential dwelling units complying with Section 11B-233.3.1.1, doors shall be permitted
<br />to swing over the turning space without limitation.
<br />11B-603.3 Mirrors -Mirrors located above lavatories or countertops shall be installed with the bottom edge of
<br />the reflecting surface 40 inches (1016 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground. Mirrors not located above
<br />lavatories or countertops shall be installed with the bottom edge of the reflecting surface 35 inches (889 mm)
<br />maximum above the finish floor or ground.
<br />11B-603.4 Coat Hooks, Shelves and Medicine Cabinets -Coat hooks shall be located within one of the reach
<br />ranges specified in Section 11B-308. Shelves shall be located 40 inches (1016 mm) minimum and 48 inches
<br />(1219 mm) maximum above the finish floor. Medicine cabinets shall be located with a usable shelf no higher
<br />than 44 inches (1118 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
<br />11B-603.5 Accessories -Where towel or sanitary napkin dispensers, waste receptacles or other accessories are
<br />provided in toilet facilities, at least one of each type shall be located on an accessible route. All operable parts,
<br />including coin slots, shall be 40 inches (1016 mm) maximum above the finish floor.
<br />Exception:Baby diaper changing stations are not required to comply with Section 11B-603.5.
<br />11B-603.6 Guest Room Toilet and Bathing Rooms -Toilet and bathing rooms within guest rooms that are not
<br />required to provide mobility features complying with Section 11B-806.2 shall provide all toilet and bathing
<br />fixtures in a location that allows a person using a wheelchair measuring 30 inches by 48 inches (762 mm by
<br />1219 mm) to touch the wheelchair to any lavatory, urinal, water closet, tub, sauna, shower stall and any other
<br />similar sanitary installation, if provided.
<br />11B-604 Water Closets and Toilet Compartments
<br />11B-604.1 General -Water closets and toilet compartments shall comply with Sections 11B-604.2 through
<br />11B-604.8.
<br />Exception:Water closets and toilet compartments for children's use shall be permitted to comply with
<br />Section 11B-604.9.
<br />11B-604.2 Location -The water closet shall be positioned with a wall or partition to the rear and to one side. The
<br />center-line of the water closet shall be 17 inches (432 mm) minimum to 18 inches (457 mm) maximum from the
<br />side wall or partition, except that the water closet shall be 17 inches (432 mm) minimum and 19 inches (483
<br />mm) maximum from the side wall or partition in the ambulatory accessible toilet compartment specified in
<br />Section 11B-604.8.2. Water closets shall be arranged for a left-hand or right-hand approach.
<br />11B-604.3 Clearance -Clearances around water closets and in toilet compartments shall comply with Section
<br />11B-604.3.
<br />11B-604.3.1 Size -Clearance around a water closet shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum measured
<br />perpendicular from the side wall and 56 inches (1422 mm) minimum measured perpendicular from the rear
<br />wall. A minimum 60 inches (1524 mm) wide and 48 inches (1219 mm) deep maneuvering space shall be
<br />provided in front of the water closet.
<br />Exception:In residential dwelling units complying with Section 11B-233.3.1.1, maneuvering space in
<br />front of the water closet shall be a minimum 60 inches (1524 mm) wide and 36 inches (914 mm) deep.
<br />11B-604.3.2 Overlap -The required clearance around the water closet shall be permitted to overlap the
<br />water closet, associated grab bars, dispensers, sanitary napkin disposal units, coat hooks, shelves,
<br />accessible routes, clear floor space and clearances required at other fixtures and the turning space. No other
<br />fixtures or obstructions shall be located within the required water closet clearance.
<br />Exception:In residential dwelling units, a lavatory complying with Section 11B-606 shall be permitted
<br />on the rear wall 26 inches (660 mm) minimum from the water closet centerline to allow for the
<br />installation of a grab bar where the clearance at the water closet is 66 inches (1676 mm) minimum
<br />measured perpendicular from the rear wall.
<br />11B-604.4 Seats -The seat height of a water closet above the finish floor shall be 17 inches (432 mm)
<br />minimum and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum measured to the top of the seat. Seats shall not be sprung to return
<br />to a lifted position. Seats shall be 2 inches (51 mm) high maximum.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Reserved.
<br />2. In residential dwelling units, the height of water closets shall be permitted to be 15 inches (381
<br />mm) minimum and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum above the finish floor measured to the top of
<br />the seat.
<br />3. A 3-inch (76 mm) high seat shall be permitted only in alterations where the existing fixture is less
<br />than 15 inches (381 mm) high.
<br />11B-604.5 Grab Bars -Grab bars for water closets shall comply with Section 11B-609. Grab bars shall be
<br />provided on the side wall closest to the water closet and on the rear wall. Where separate grab bars are required
<br />on adjacent walls at a common mounting height, an L-shaped grab bar meeting the dimensional requirements of
<br />Sections 11B-604.5.1 and 11B- 604.5.2 shall be permitted.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. Reserved.
<br />2. In residential dwelling units, grab bars shall not be required to be installed in toilet or bathrooms
<br />provided that reinforcement has been installed in walls and located so as to permit the installation
<br />of grab bars complying with Section 11B-604.5.
<br />3. In detention or correction facilities, grab bars shall not be required to be installed in housing or
<br />holding cells that are specially designed without protrusions for purposes of suicide prevention.
<br />11B-604.5.1 Side Wall -The side wall grab bar shall be 42 inches (1067 mm) long minimum, located 12
<br />inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches (1372 mm) minimum from the rear
<br />wall with the front end positioned 24 inches (610 mm) minimum in front of the water closet.
<br />11B-604.5.2 Rear Wall -The rear wall grab bar shall be 36 inches (914 mm) long minimum and extend
<br />from the centerline of the water closet 12 inches (305 mm) minimum on one side and 24 inches (610 mm)
<br />minimum on the other side.
<br />Exceptions:
<br />1. The rear grab bar shall be permitted to be 24 inches (610 mm) long minimum, centered on
<br />the water closet, where wall space does not permit a length of 36 inches (914 mm) minimum
<br />due to the location of a recessed fixture adjacent to the water closet.
<br />2. Where an administrative authority requires flush controls for flush valves to be located in a
<br />position that conflicts with the location of the rear grab bar, then the rear grab bar shall be
<br />permitted to be split or shifted to the open side of the toilet area.
<br />11B-604.6 Flush Controls -Flush controls shall be hand operated or automatic. Hand operated flush controls
<br />shall comply with Section 11B-309 except they shall be located 44 inches (1118 mm) maximum above the floor.
<br />Flush controls shall be located on the open side of the water closet except in ambulatory accessible
<br />compartments complying with Section 11B-604.8.2.
<br />11B-604.7 Dispensers and Disposal Units -Toilet paper dispensers and sanitary napkin disposal units shall
<br />comply with Section 11B-604.7. Combination accessory units are not permitted to encroach into the space
<br />required by Section 11B-609.3.
<br />11B-604.7.1 Dispensers -Toilet paper dispensers shall comply with Section 11B-309.4 and shall be 7
<br />inches (178 mm) minimum and 9 inches (229 mm) maximum in front of the water closet measured to the
<br />centerline of the dispenser. The outlet of the dispenser shall be below the grab bar, 19 inches (483 mm)
<br />minimum above the finish floor and shall not be located behind grab bars. Dispensers shall not be of a type
<br />that controls delivery or that does not allow continuous paper flow.
<br />11B-604.7.2 Disposal Units -Sanitary napkin disposal units, if provided, shall comply with Section
<br />11B-309.4 and shall be wall mounted and located on the sidewall between the rear wall of the toilet and the
<br />toilet paper dispenser, adjacent to the toilet paper dispenser. The disposal unit shall be located below the
<br />grab bar with the opening of the disposal unit 19 inches minimum (483 mm) above the finish floor.
<br />11B-604.8 Toilet Compartments -Wheelchair accessible toilet compartments shall meet the requirements of
<br />Sections 11B-604.8.1 and 11B-604.8.3. Compartments containing more than one plumbing fixture shall comply
<br />with Section 11B-603. Ambulatory accessible compartments shall comply with Sections 11B-604.8.2 and
<br />11B-604.8.3.
<br />11B-604.8.1 Wheelchair Accessible Compartments -Wheelchair accessible compartments shall comply
<br />with Section 11B-604.8.1.
<br />11B-604.8.1.1 Size -Wheelchair accessible compartments shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide
<br />minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches (1422 mm) deep minimum for wall
<br />hung water closets and 59 inches (1499 mm) deep minimum for floor mounted water closets measured
<br />perpendicular to the rear wall. Wheelchair accessible compartments shall additionally provide
<br />maneuvering space complying with Section 11B-604.8.1.1.1, 11B-604.8.1.1.2 or 11B-604.8.1.1.3, as
<br />applicable. Wheelchair accessible compartments for children's use shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide
<br />minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 59 inches (1499 mm) deep minimum for wall
<br />hung and floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall.
<br />Division 5: General Site and Building Elements
<br />11B-501 General
<br />11B-501.1 Scope -The provisions of Division 5 shall apply where required by Division 2 or where referenced by
<br />a requirement in this chapter.
<br />11B-502 Parking Spaces
<br />11B-502.1 General -Car and van parking spaces shall comply with Section 11B-502. Where parking spaces are
<br />marked with lines, width measurements of parking spaces and access aisles shall be made from the centerline of
<br />the markings.
<br />Exception:Where parking spaces or access aisles are not adjacent to another parking space or access aisle,
<br />measurements shall be permitted to include the full width of the line defining the parking space or access
<br />aisle.
<br />11B-502.2 Vehicle Spaces -Car and van parking spaces shall be 216 inches (5486 mm) long minimum. Car
<br />parking spaces shall be 108 inches (2743 mm) wide minimum and van parking spaces shall be 144 inches
<br />(3658 mm) wide minimum, shall be marked to define the width, and shall have an adjacent access aisle
<br />complying with Section 11B-502.3.
<br />Exception:Van parking spaces shall be permitted to be 108 inches (2743 mm) wide minimum where the
<br />access aisle is 96 inches (2438 mm) wide minimum.
<br />11B-502.3 Access Aisle -Access aisles serving parking spaces shall comply with Section 11B-502.3. Access
<br />aisles shall adjoin an accessible route. Two parking spaces or one parking space and one electric vehicle
<br />charging space shall be permitted to share a common access aisle.
<br />11B-502.3.1 Width -Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces shall be 60 inches (1524 mm) wide
<br />minimum.
<br />11B-502.3.2 Length -Access aisles shall extend the full required length of the parking spaces they serve.
<br />11B-502.3.3 Marking -Access aisles shall be marked with a blue painted borderline around their perimeter.
<br />The area within the blue borderlines shall be marked with hatched lines a maximum of 36 inches (914 mm)
<br />on center in a color contrasting with that of the aisle surface, preferably blue or white. The words "NO
<br />PARKING" shall be painted on the surface within each access aisle in white letters a minimum of 12 inches
<br />(305 mm) in height and located to be visible from the adjacent vehicular way. Access aisle markings may
<br />extend beyond the minimum required length.
<br />Division 6: Plumbing Elements and Facilities
<br />11B-601 General
<br />11B-601.1 Scope -The provisions of Division 6 shall apply where required by Division 2 or where referenced by
<br />a requirement in this chapter.
<br />11B-602 Drinking Fountains and Bottle-Filling Stations
<br />11B-602.1 General -Drinking fountains shall comply with Sections 11B-307 and 11B-602.
<br />11B-602.2 Clear Floor Space -Units shall have a clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305
<br />positioned for a forward approach and centered on the unit. Knee and toe clearance complying with Section
<br />11B-306 shall be provided.
<br />Exception:A parallel approach complying with Section 11B-305 shall be permitted at units for children's use
<br />where the spout is 30 inches (762 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground and is 31/2 inches (89
<br />mm) maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers.
<br />11B-602.3 Operable Parts -Operable parts shall comply with Section 11B-309. The flow of water shall be
<br />activated by a manually operated system that is front mounted or side mounted and located within 6 inches (152
<br />mm) of the front edge of the fountain or an automatic electronically controlled device.
<br />11B-602.4 Spout Height -Spout outlets shall be 36 inches (914 mm) maximum above the finish floor or
<br />ground.
<br />11B-602.5 Spout Location -The spout shall be located 15 inches (381 mm) minimum from the vertical support
<br />and 5 inches (127 mm) maximum from the front edge of the unit, including bumpers.
<br />11B-602.6 Water Flow -The spout shall provide a flow of water 4 inches (102 mm) high minimum and shall be
<br />located 5 inches (127 mm) maximum from the front of the unit. The angle of the water stream shall be measured
<br />horizontally relative to the front face of the unit. Where spouts are located less than 3 inches (76 mm) of the front
<br />of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall be 30 degrees maximum. Where spouts are located between 3
<br />inches (76 mm) and 5 inches (127 mm) maximum from the front of the unit, the angle of the water stream shall
<br />be 15 degrees maximum.
<br />11B-602.7 Drinking Fountains for Standing Persons -Spout outlets of drinking fountains for standing persons
<br />shall be 38 inches (965 mm) minimum and 43 inches (1092 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.
<br />11B-602.8 Depth -Wall- and post-mounted cantilevered drinking fountains shall be 18 inches (457 mm)
<br />minimum and 19 inches (483 mm) maximum in depth.
<br />11B-602.9 Pedestrian Protection -All drinking fountains shall either be located completely within alcoves,
<br />positioned completely between wing walls, or otherwise positioned so as not to encroach into pedestrian ways.
<br />The protected area within which a drinking fountain is located shall be 32 inches (813 mm) wide minimum and
<br />18 inches (457 mm) deep minimum, and shall comply with Section 11B-305.7. When used, wing walls or
<br />barriers shall project horizontally at least as far as the drinking fountain and to within 6 inches (152 mm) vertically
<br />from the floor or ground surface.
<br />11B-602.10 Bottle-Filling Stations -Bottle-filling stations shall comply with Sections 11B-307 and 11B-309.
<br />Exception: Where bottle-filling stations are provided at a drinking fountain for standing persons, the bottle-filling
<br />station is not required to comply with this section provided a bottle-filling station is located at the drinking
<br />fountain complying with Sections 11B-602.2 through 11B-602.6.
<br />11B-603 Toilet and Bathing Rooms
<br />11B-603.1 General -Toilet and bathing rooms shall comply with Section 11B-603.
<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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