| 9.8.5. |
Ramps |
| 9.8.5.1. |
Application
- This Subsection applies to pedestrian ramps, except ramps in a barrier-free path of travel.
- Ramps in a barrier-free path of travel shall conform to the requirements in Article 3.8.3.5.
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| 9.8.5.2. |
Ramp Width
(See also Article 9.9.3.2.)
- Except as provided in Sentence (2), ramps shall be not less than 1 100 mm wide.
- Ramps serving a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite including their common spaces shall be not less than 860 mm wide.
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| 9.8.5.3. |
Height over Ramps
- Except as permitted by Sentence (2), the clear height over ramps shall be not less than 2 050 mm.
- The clear height over ramps serving a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite including their common spaces shall be not less than 1 950 mm.
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| 9.8.5.4. |
Ramp Slope
- The slope of ramps shall be not more than
- 1 in 10 for exterior ramps,
- 1 in 10 for interior ramps serving residential occupancies,
- 1 in 6 for industrial occupancies, and
- 1 in 8 for all other occupancies.
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| 9.8.5.5. |
Maximum Rise
- Where the slope of the ramp is greater than 1 in 12, the maximum rise between floors or landings shall be 1 500 mm.
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