I’ll put one up there, short-term, stairs. Stairs is a tangible safety issue and in fact the code has elements of some of the things that we’ve just described as better practices...
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C2‒2
C2‒2. Are the undersides of exterior stairs enclosed or protected with a cane-detectable barrier so that people who are blind or have low vision will not hit their heads on the...
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11B-504.4.1 Contrasting stripe
Interior stairs shall have the upper approach and lower tread marked by a stripe providing clear visual contrast. Exterior stairs shall have the upper approach and all treads marked...
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1011.4, Item 2.3
2.3 “EXIT STAIR UP”
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1013.3 Height
1013.3 Height. Required guards shall not be less than 42 inches (1067 mm) high, measured vertically as follows: 1. From the adjacent walking surfaces; 2. On stairs,...
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4.9.2 Treads and Risers
On any given flight of stairs, all steps shall have uniform riser heights and uniform tread widths. Stair treads shall be no less than 11 in (280 mm) wide, measured from riser to...
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Accessible Route
Stairs are not considered part of an accessible route but where they are required to comply with 4.9, it is recommended that routes to them meet the requirements for accessible...
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Egress Stairs
The requirement for a minimum 48 inch width between handrails is specific to stairs adjacent to areas of rescue assistance and does not apply generally to stairs covered by 4.9.
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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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11B-504.4.1 Contrasting stripe
Interior stairs shall have the upper approach and lower tread marked by a stripe providing clear visual contrast. Exterior stairs shall have the upper approach and all treads marked...
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1013.4, Item 2.1
2.1. “EXIT STAIR DOWN”
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1013.4, Item 2.3
2.3. “EXIT STAIR UP”
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11B-504.4.1 Contrasting stripe
Interior stairs shall have the upper approach and lower tread marked by a stripe providing clear visual contrast. Exterior stairs shall have the upper approach and all treads marked...
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1009.2 Continuity and components
Interior exit stairways complying with Sections 1009.3 and 1023, and Chapter 11A, Section 1123A, or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-210 and 11B-504, as applicable....
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Horizontal Exits [IBC §1021 (2003), §1005.3.5 (2000)]
Horizontal Exit Horizontal Exit and Enclosed Exit Stairways...
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1007.6 Areas of refuge
Every required area of refuge shall have direct access to a stairway complying with Sections 1007.3 or an elevator complying with Section 1007.4....
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3. Are ramps, transfer systems, and stairs permitted to be counted as play components?
3. Are ramps, transfer systems, and stairs permitted to be counted as play components? No. The Standards do not permit steps, ramps, transfer systems, decks, or roofs to be...
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Alterations to stairs (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Alterations to stairs. The 1991 Standards only require interior and exterior stairs to be accessible when they provide access to levels that are not connected by an elevator, ramp,...
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Handrail Extensions [§505.10]
Handrail Extensions [§505.10] Handrail extensions at the top and bottom must return to walls, guards, or floors and horizontal portions must comply as protruding objects. The...
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Alterations to stairs. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Alterations to stairs. The 1991 Standards only require interior and exterior stairs to be accessible when they provide access to levels that are not connected by an elevator, ramp,...
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1007.11 Instructions
The instructions shall include all of the following and shall comply with Chapter 11B, Section 11B-703.5 _|Signs; Visual Characters|_: Persons able to use the stairway do so as...
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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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1009.11 Instructions
The instructions shall include all of the following: Persons able to use the exit stairway do so as soon as possible, unless they are assisting others....
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210 Stairways
1991 Standards for Accessible Design 2010 Standards for Accessible Design What’s New/Different 4.1.3(4)...