2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide
1008.3.2 Transfer Steps.
Transfer steps shall be provided where movement is intended from transfer platforms to levels with elevated play components required to be on accessible routes. Transfer steps shall comply with 1008.3.2.
Figure 1008.3.2 Transfer Steps
1008.3.2.1 Size.
Transfer steps shall have level surfaces 14 inches (355 mm) deep minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) wide minimum.
1008.3.2.2 Height.
Each transfer step shall be 8 inches (205 mm) high maximum.
1008.3.2.3 Transfer Supports.
At least one means of support for transferring shall be provided.
Advisory 1008.3.2.3 Transfer Supports. Transfer supports are required on transfer platforms and transfer steps to assist children when transferring. Some examples of supports include a rope loop, a loop type handle, a slot in the edge of a flat horizontal or vertical member, poles or bars, or D rings on the corner posts.
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