Handrails On Ramps

[north star]

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Looking at Section 1010.8 - HANDRAILS [ in the `06 IBC ]. If an

ADA / MOE ramp is less than 6 inches in height, are any handrails

required? ...only one??

Thanks!

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[Bootleg]

north star,

The way I read 1010.8 is when the ramp is 6" or higher a hand rail is required on both side of the ramp.

When the ramp height is less than 6" handrails are not required.

 

[Gene Boecker]

Per ADA if the ramp is less than 6 inches there is no handrail needed.

Per ANSI if the ramp is less than 6 inches no handrail is needed.

Per ANSI if its a curb ramp (regardless of height) no handrail is needed.

BUT! Per IBC (1003.5) if there is a ramp that is not more than 6 inches, either handrails on both sides are required or else the floor surface must be distinctive and contrast with surrounding floor finishes.

 

[north star]

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genebko [ aka - Mr. Boecker ],

You da man! Much thanks! I will go with

the ' two required handrails ' on my application,

and the required 36" min. width between.



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[brudgers]

Per ADA those handrails can only be 1.5" diameter max.

 

[Gene Boecker]

see comment on similar thread regarding handrail diameter:

http://www.inspectpa.com/phpbb/showthread.php?1885-Accessible-Handrail-Setback/page3

 

[brudgers]

see incorrect comment on similar thread regarding handrail diameter:http://www.inspectpa.com/phpbb/showthread.php?1885-Accessible-Handrail-Setback/page3

You're rationalizing doing it wrong.

 

[Gene Boecker]

Nope. Stating history.

Anyway, let's drop it here on this tread since it's already posted on the other one.