Common Questions
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Common Questions (Stairways)
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Are stairs that are not part of means of egress required to comply with the Standards?
No, interior or exterior stairs that are not part of a required means of egress do not have to meet the Standards.
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Is there a minimum number of risers a stairway must have for it to be covered?
No, the Standards apply to any stairs that are part of a means of egress regardless of the number of risers.
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Are stairs in residential dwelling units covered by the Standards required to comply?
Yes, stairs that are part of a means of egress must comply in mobility accessible residential dwelling units covered by the Standards. Egress stairs of residential facilities that...
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504 Stairways
504 Stairways...
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504.1 General
504.1 General. Stairs shall comply with 504.
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504.2 Treads and Risers
504.2 Treads and Risers. All steps on a flight of stairs shall have uniform riser heights and uniform tread depths. Risers shall be 4 inches (100 mm) high minimum and 7 inches (180...
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504.3 Open Risers
504.3 Open Risers. Open risers are not permitted.
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505.3 Continuity
505.3 Continuity. Handrails shall be continuous within the full length of each stair flight or ramp run. Inside handrails on switchback or dogleg stairs and ramps shall be continuous...
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505.10 Handrail Extensions
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....
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Stairs and Escalators in Existing Buildings: ADA Standard Section 206.2.3.1
Section 206.2.3.1 covers the scoping requirements for accessible routes between stairs and escalators in existing buildings.
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Stairways: ADA Standard Section 210
Section 210 covers scoping requirements in the current ADA Standards for stairways.
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General: ADA Standard Section 210.1
Section 210.1 of the ADA Standards covers information in the current ADA Standards on scoping requirements for stairways.
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210 Stairways
1991 Standards for Accessible Design 2010 Standards for Accessible Design What’s New/Different 4.1.3(4)...
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1002.1 Definitions
STAIRWAY. WINDER...
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907.5.2.3 Visible alarms
Visible alarm notification appliances shall not be required in enclosed exit stairways, enclosed exit ramps, exterior exit stairs and exterior exit ramps....
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1009.1 Accessible means of egress required
Accessible means of egress shall comply with this section. Accessible spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one means of egress...
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1009.1 Accessible means of egress required
Accessible means of egress shall comply with this section. Accessible spaces shall be provided with not less than one accessible means of egress. Where more than one means of egress...
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1009.3 Stairways
In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, a stairway between stories shall comply with Sections 1009.3.1 through 1009.3.3....
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1009.3 Stairways
In order to be considered part of an accessible means of egress, a stairway between stories shall comply with Sections 1009.3.1 through 1009.3.3....
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1009.3.2 Stairway width
Stairways shall have a clear width of 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum between handrails....
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1009.3.3 Area of Refuge
Areas of refuge are not required at stairways serving open parking garages....
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1009.3.3 Area of Refuge
Areas of refuge are not required at stairways serving open parking garages....
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1009.6.2 Stairway or elevator access
Every required area of refuge shall have direct access to a stairway complying with Sections 1009.3 and 1023 or an elevator complying with Section 1009.4....