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ramp enclosure interpretation

sergoodo

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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.
 
To me it is part of the walkway / corridor

Sounds like you are going the right way
 
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
 
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....
 
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