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  1. D

    Oklahoma: Restaurant Remodel Both exits require wheelchair exit?

    Hi There - I'm in the process of remodeling the first floor of a 1910's building into a restaurant. The front entrance is street level with no level change. It is double doors and both are 36" so this entrance is 100% ADA compliant. My question is regarding the back/side exit. The back/side...
  2. K

    ADA Handrail - Intermediate Balusters?

    I am doing an ADA ramp outside a business in suburban PA. The ramp is 1:12 and only 11.5" high. it appears that section 505 of ADA does not require balusters/intermediate posts on a ramp handrail. I know it it required by code for guardrails, which this is not, but I wanted to make sure I am not...
  3. indyarchyguy

    Truck dock at a new building...ADA ramp??

    This issue recently came up at a state commission hearing. A new, one-story building was recently constructed. During the final inspection, the local building inspector cited the truck dock for not having an accessible ramp at the dock area. The dock area did have a stair to traverse down from...
  4. K

    STAIRS OFF OF ADA RAMP

    Can you have a small staircase off of an ADA ramp? it would only be two stairs, but I think breaking the railing of the ramp is a "no no"?
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