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Required Accessible Routes for "S" occupancy

ADAguy

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New 30K warehouse (non-public) with loading docks, two (2) required exits and doors for drivers at each loading dock.

1. Confirm that per 1028.5/11B-202 the accessible routes of travel from the two (2) required exits from a "S" warehouse with loading docks need not extend to public way if a safe dispersal area is provided per exceptions 1- 4 .

2. If more than two (2) exits are provided, the additional exit doors adjacent to loading docks do not require an accessible route of travel
 
You may still need multiple accessible exits

2013 CBC 11B-206.4.1 Entrances and exterior ground floor exits. All entrances and exterior ground-floor exits to buildings and facilities shall comply with Section 11B-404.
Exceptions:
1. …
2. Exits in excess of those required by Chapter 10, and which are more than 24 inches above grade shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-404. Directional signage shall comply with Chapter 10, Section 1007.10.
 
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