The slopes of beach access routes shall comply with 6.7.1 and 6.7.2...
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6.7 Slope
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6.7.1 Running Slope (Grade)
The running slope (grade) of a Beach Access Route shall comply with all applicable provisions of this section. Table 6.7.1....
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6.7.1.1
The grade of a Beach Access Route shall be 1:20 (5 percent) or less for any distance. ...
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6.7.1.2
A grade of up to 1:12 (8.33 percent) is permitted for up to 50 feet (15 m) of a beach access route....
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6.7.1.3
A grade of up to 1:10 (10 percent) is permitted for up to 30 feet (9 m) of a beach access route....
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6.7.2 Cross Slope
The cross slope of a beach access route shall be no more than 1:33 (3 percent)....
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6.8 Resting Intervals
Resting intervals shall comply with 6.8.
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6.8.1 Size
The resting interval length shall be a minimum of 60 inches (1525 mm) long by 60 inches (1525 mm) wide.
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6.8.2 Grade and cross slope
The slope of a resting interval shall not be steeper than 1:33 (3 percent) in any direction. Where the surface is paved or is elevated above the natural ground, the surface shall not...
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6.9 Tread Obstacles
Obstacles on beach access routes and their related resting intervals shall not exceed 1 inch (25 mm) in height measured vertically to the highest point....
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6.10 Openings
Openings in the surface of beach access routes and their related resting intervals may be up to 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) wide....
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6.11 Protruding Objects
Constructed features, including signs, shall not extend into the space above a beach access route more than 4 inches (100 mm) if they are between 27 inches (685 mm) and 80 inches (2030...
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6.11.1 Natural Elements
Accessibility guidelines for protruding objects do not apply to natural elements such as tree branches and rock formations....
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6.12 Handrails and Edge Protection
Where elevated dune crossings or dune crossings steeper than 1:20 (5 percent) are part of beach access routes, handrails complying with ABAAS section 505 and edge protection complying...
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6.13 Outdoor Constructed Features
Where provided on circulation paths or beach access routes at beaches, outdoor constructed features such as picnic tables, grills or water hydrants, shall comply with technical provisions...
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6.14 Gates and Barriers
Where gates or barriers are constructed to control access to beach access routes, gates and barriers shall comply with 6.14....
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6.14.1 Clear Width
Gate openings and openings in barriers for pedestrian passage shall provide a clear width of 36 inches (915 mm), complying with ODAAG, section 1017.3 Clear Tread Width.
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6.14.2 Gate Hardware
Gate hardware shall comply with operable controls requirements in ABAAS section 309.4 and 404.2.7.
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Conditions for Exceptions
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Conditions for Exceptions [1019]
Where a condition for exception applies to only part of a trail, a beach access route, or an outdoor recreation access route, the rest of the trail or route must comply with all the technical...
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Exemptions for an Entire Trail or Beach Access Route [1017.1, Exception 2 and 1018.1, Exception 2]
an exemption for the entire trail or beach access route....
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1018 Beach Access Routes
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Notifying the Access Board When an Entire Trail or Beach Access Route is Exempted [F204.4.1]
In the rare cases where an entire trail or beach access route is exempted, Federal agencies must notify the Access Board about the exemption....
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Documenting Use of the Conditions for Exceptions on a Portion of a Trail or Beach Access Route [F204.4.1]
When using the conditions for exceptions on a portion of trail or a beach access route, Federal agencies should document in writing why they could not fully comply with a specific provision...