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door required byg the egress
more than 1 unit Verticalin shall have a slope of not
units horizontal
(8.3(8.3-per-
cent
slope).Other ramps shall have a maximum slope of 1
63 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal(12.5 percent).
I IException:Where it is technically infeasible to comply
!because of site constraints,ramps shall have a slope of
snot more than 1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal(12.5
percent).
311.8.2 Lon Tngs required. There shall be a floor or
landing at the top and bottom of each ramp, where doors
open onto ramps,and where.ramps change directions.The
width of the landing perpendicular to the ramp slope shall
be not less than 36 inches(914 mm).
I•:311.8.3 nndrui➢s required. Handrails shall be pro-
vided on not less than one side of ramps exceeding a slope
of'one unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.33-percent
slope).
r;31Il.8.3.1 I eight. Handrail height, measured above
the finished surface of the ramp slope,shall be not less
than 34 inches (864 mni) and not more than 38 inches
(965 mm).
311.8.3.2 Grip size.Handrails on ramps shall comply
with Section R311.7.8.5.
R311.8.3.3 Conthu ity. Handrails where required on
ramps_shall be continuous for the full length of the
ramp.Handrail ends shall be returned or shall terminate
in newel posts or safety terminals. Handrails adjacent
to a wall shall have a space of not less than 11/2 inches
(38 mm)between the wall and the handrails.
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