2010 California Standards for Accessible Design (excerpts relating to Safe Harbors only)
SECTION 1131B - PASSENGER DROP-OFF AND LOADING ZONES
1131B.2 Passenger loading zones.
1. General. Where provided, one passenger drop-off and loading zone shall provide an access aisle at least 60 inches (1524 mm) wide and 20 feet (6096 mm) long adjacent and parallel to the vehicle pull-up space. Vehicle standing spaces and access aisles shall be level with surface slopes not exceeding one unit vertical in 50 units horizontal (2-percent slope) in all directions. If there are curbs between the access aisle and the vehicle pull-up space, a curb ramp shall be provided. Each passenger drop-off and loading zone designed for persons with disabilities shall be identified by a reflectorized sign, complying with Section 1117B.5.1, Items 2 and 3, permanently posted immediately adjacent to and visible from the passenger drop-off or loading zone stating "Passenger Loading Zone Only" and, including the International Symbol of Accessibility, in white on a dark blue background.
ETA Editor's Note
The requirements of 2010 CBC 1131B.2, Item 1 are similar to 1991 ADAAG 4.6.6. The requirements of 2013 CBC 11B-503 are more stringent in the following respects: 1) a minimum width is prescribed for the vehicle pull-up space; 2) the access aisle must be marked as prescribed; and, 3) changes in level, such as a curb, are not permitted between the vehicle pull-up space and the access aisle.
ETA Editor's Note
Select portions of the 2010 California Building Code (2010 CBC) are provided for reference only. If you would like to see the 2010 CBC in its entirety, it is available for purchase from the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org).
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