ramp enclosure interpretation

[sergoodo]

Changes in corridor floor level with a ramp are not required to be enclosed. The corridor is an exit access, not an exit. Only an exit ramp, or a ramp that penetrates a floor assembly is required to be enclosed.

any other interpretations?

Office with a corridor and an 8" change of level in the middle of a double loaded corridor..8' 1:12 accessible ramp required.

 

[cda]

To me it is part of the walkway / corridor

Sounds like you are going the right way

 

[DonaldsonR]

If you have room to do a 1:20 slope, you shouldn't need handrails.

 

[mark handler]

Just because you dont need handrails does not mean you should not install them

 

[Builder Bob]

Just because you dont need handrails does not mean you should not install them

Want or code required??? that is the problem....

 

[mark handler]

Should is not a code requirement, remember "Code" is Basic "Minimum" Standard, Bare Minimum.

Recommendation Not Requirement. Reread my post. I was clear that it was not required.

Code compliant is not always GOOD Design

 

[steveray]

Same rating as the corridor.....may or may not need to be rated, but not an exit enclosure as long as you are still counting travel distance....

 

[sergoodo]

Thanks for the help.