The 12” minimum handrail extensions required at the top and bottom of ramp runs must be in the same direction of the run, but they can turn or wrap where handrails are continuous at the...
Search Results "Ramp Handrail"
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Landings [§405.7]
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Handrails [§405.8, §505]
Handrails [§405.8, §505] Handrails are required on both sides of ramps with a rise greater than 6”....
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Circular Cross Section and Clearance (§505.5, §505.7)
Circular Cross Section and Clearance (§505.5, §505.7)
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Non-Circular Cross Section and Clearance (§505.5, §505.7)
Non-Circular Cross Section and Clearance (§505.5, §505.7)
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Aisle Ramps in Assembly Areas
In assembly areas, aisle ramps required to be accessible are exempt from some handrail requirements....
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Is there a maximum distance between ramp handrails?
No, only a minimum (36”) is required between handrails. The Standards do not require center or intermediate handrails on wide ramps....
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Can handrails overlap ramp landings?
Along runs and landings, the minimum clear width must be measured between the leading edge of handrails....
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Can handrail extensions wrap or turn?
Extensions are not required for continuous handrails along switchback or dogleg ramps or at aisle ramps serving seating in assembly areas....
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Can handrails be mounted to guard rails?
Yes, handrails can be installed on guard rails if all applicable requirements are met....
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Circular Cross Section and Clearance (§505.5, §505.7)
Circular Cross Section and Clearance (§505.5, §505.7)
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Non-Circular Cross Section and Clearance (§505.5, §505.7)
Non-Circular Cross Section and Clearance (§505.5, §505.7)
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505.1 General
Handrails provided along walking surfaces complying with 403, required at ramps complying with 405, and required at stairs complying with 504 shall comply with 505....
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505.2 Where Required
Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps....
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505.3 Continuity
Handrails shall be continuous within the full length of each stair flight or ramp run....
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505.4 Height
Top of gripping surfaces of handrails shall be 34 inches (865 mm) minimum and 38 inches (965 mm) maximum vertically above walking surfaces, stair nosings, and ramp surfaces....
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505.6 Gripping Surface
Handrail gripping surfaces shall be continuous along their length and shall not be obstructed along their tops or sides....
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505.7 Cross Section
Handrail gripping surfaces shall have a cross section complying with 505.7.1 or 505.7.2....
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505.7.1 Circular Cross Section
Handrail gripping surfaces with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum....
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505.7.2 Non-Circular Cross Sections
Handrail gripping surfaces with a non-circular cross section shall have a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (100 mm) minimum and 6 1/4 inches (160 mm) maximum, and a cross-section dimension...
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505.8 Surfaces
Handrail gripping surfaces and any surfaces adjacent to them shall be free of sharp or abrasive elements and shall have rounded edges....
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405.8 Handrails
405.8 Handrails. Ramp runs with a rise greater than 6 inches (150 mm) shall have handrails complying with 505....
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505.9 Fittings
Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings....
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405.9.1 Extended Floor or Ground Surface
The floor or ground surface of the ramp run or landing shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the inside face of a handrail complying with 505....
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505.10 Handrail Extensions
Handrail gripping surfaces shall extend beyond and in the same direction of stair flights and ramp runs in accordance with 505.10. EXCEPTIONS: 1....