2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017

11B-1008.2.5.3 Handrails.

Where required on ramps serving play components, the handrails shall comply with Section 11B-505 except as modified by Section 11B-1008.2.5.3.

Exceptions:

1. Handrails shall not be required on ramps located within ground level use zones.

2. Handrail extensions shall not be required.

11B-1008.2.5.3.1 Handrail gripping surfaces.

Handrail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 0.95 inch (24 mm) minimum and 1.55 inches (39 mm) maximum. Where the shape of the gripping surface is noncircular, the handrail shall provide an equivalent gripping surface.

11B-1008.2.5.3.2 Handrail height.

The top of handrail gripping surfaces shall be 20 inches (508 mm) minimum and 28 inches (711 mm) maximum above the ramp surface.