ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
1018.7 Slopes.
The slopes of beach access routes shall comply with 1018.7.
1018.7.1 Maximum Running Slope and Segment Length.
The running slope of any segment of a beach access route shall not be steeper than 1:10 (10%). Where the running slope of a segment of a beach access route is steeper than 1:20 (5%), the maximum length of the segment shall be in accordance with Table 1018.7.1, and a resting interval complying with 1018.8 shall be provided at the top and bottom of each segment.
Table 1018.7.1
Maximum Running Slope and Segment Length
|
Running Slope of Beach Access Route Segment |
Maximum Length of Segment |
|
|
Steeper than |
But not Steeper than |
|
|
1:20 (5%) |
1:12 (8.33%) |
50 feet (15 m) |
|
1:12 (8.33%) |
1:10 (10%) |
30 feet (9 m) |
1018.7.2 Cross Slope.
The cross slope shall not be steeper than 1:48.
EXCEPTION: Where the surface is other than concrete, asphalt, or boards, cross slopes not steeper than 1:20 shall be permitted when necessary for drainage.
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