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Note: Portions of this document or referenced document qualify for 2013 CBC Section 11B-202.4, Exception 2, and all or part of this information may only apply to California “Safe Harbored” elements addressed in that Exception.

11B-406.5.3 Landings.

Landings shall be provided at the tops of curb ramps and blended transitions. The landing clear length shall be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum. The landing clear width shall be at least as wide as the curb ramp, excluding any flared sides, or the blended transition leading to the landing. The slope of the landing in all directions shall be 1:48 maximum. 

Exception: Parallel curb ramps shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-406.5.3.

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Advisory 11B-406.5.3 Landings.  A level landing, 48” deep and at least as wide as the curb ramp, is required at the top of a curb ramp.  The landing provides an area for users to exit the curb ramp and proceed along the walking surface at the top of the curb ramp.

Some designs have been proposed that reduce or omit the level top landing by providing a curb ramp with flared sides of 1:12 or less.  This design is not compliant with the building code and may result in a condition where a wheelchair user cannot safely turn and proceed along the intersecting walk.  Section 11B-403.5.1, Exception 3, requires walks and sidewalks to be 48” wide minimum; Section 11B-403.3 requires walks and sidewalks to have a cross-slope of 1:48 or less. In this example, reducing or omitting the top landing of the curb ramp may result in a substandard walk width and/or a walk with a cross-slope in excess of 1:48. ◼

Plan view of a perpendicular curb ramp with detectable warnings and a landing at least 48" deep at the top of the curb ramp

FIGURE 11B-406.5.3 ‡‡

LANDINGS AT THE TOP OF CURB RAMPS

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