Floor surfaces

[peesncues]

A117.1- 2003

Section 302.1 General- "Floor surfaces shall be stable, firm, and slip resistant......."

Does anyone out there consider road base to be "stable firm and slip resistant"?

(Specifically refering to parking space surface/ accessible route to building.)

 

[fatboy]

I'm sure it is initially, but after a period of time.........I don't think so.

 

[mtlogcabin]

Montana amendment

(d) Surface material: Surface texture of a route shall be stable, firm and slipresistant,

with all surface coverings securely attached. If carpet is used on the route

it must have a firm cushion if a cushion is provided, and a maximum pile thickness of

1/2 inch. Other acceptable surface materials may include concrete, asphalt, wood

and 3/8 inch minus crushed aggregate, with an acceptable bonding agent,

compacted to a field density of 95% maximum dry density, which can be shown to

be sufficiently durable to allow for snow removal and other maintenance activities

without affecting surface stability, firmness or slip-resistance. The building official

may approve alternate surface materials for accessible routes which will provide

compliance with the requirements for surface texture.

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[Examiner]

Oh, I see where you are going; Chapter 5 General Site And Building Eleements addresses parts of the site routes as floor surfaces. So now floor surfaces are not just limited to the building's interior.

 

[khsmith55]

Have a book from the access board dated July 23, 2004 for the ADA and ABA. They have a specific commentary on this: “A stable surface is one that remains unchanged by contaminates or applied force, so that when the contaminate or force is removed, the surface returns to its original condition. A firm surface resists deformation by either indentations or particles moving on its surface. A slip-resistant surface provides sufficient frictional counter force to the forces exerted in walking to permit safe ambulation.”