Hello -
I am designing an outdoor music pavilion that is open on all 4 sides, 4' off the ground. The back has 3 large "learning seats" and Stage Left (looking out toward audience) there is a long concrete ramp. Are there special code exceptions for an outdoor stage? The Ramp is currently 1:12 slope and the only access to the stage but I am concerned about the top of the stage needing accessibility. Does the ramp need to have guardrail and handrails? I don't want to have to do that. If I make the slope to 1:20 I can get away from guards but can it be a switch back ramp so it wont be 80+ feet long?
I am designing an outdoor music pavilion that is open on all 4 sides, 4' off the ground. The back has 3 large "learning seats" and Stage Left (looking out toward audience) there is a long concrete ramp. Are there special code exceptions for an outdoor stage? The Ramp is currently 1:12 slope and the only access to the stage but I am concerned about the top of the stage needing accessibility. Does the ramp need to have guardrail and handrails? I don't want to have to do that. If I make the slope to 1:20 I can get away from guards but can it be a switch back ramp so it wont be 80+ feet long?