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�MyBui tdi ngPermit .com <br /> a service of eCityGov.net Construction Tip Sheet 13 <br /> Guards <br /> ❑ Landings or Ramps: Provide guards for portions of landings or ramps that are more than 30 <br /> inches measured vertically to the floor or grade below at any point within 36 inches horizontally <br /> to the edge of the open side. (IBC 1015.2) <br /> ❑ Height: Guards must be a minimum of 42 inches in height measured vertically from the surface <br /> of the ramp, except within individual dwelling units in Group R2 or R3, guards may be 36 inches <br /> in height above the adjacent walking surface. (IBC 1015.3) <br /> 60"min. 60" min. <br /> landing ramp run Ihnding ,c <br /> E <br /> F _ t <br /> ramp ramp <br /> run run <br /> 36"min 4Werivrj 36" min-Iirttericrr) <br /> r) ) <br /> Ramp Layout Dimensions <br /> Landings <br /> ❑ Surface: Ramp surfaces shall be stable, firm and slip resistant materials securely attached. <br /> ❑ Drainage: Exposed exterior ramps and their approaches shall be constructed to prevent the <br /> accumulation of water on walking surfaces. (IBC 1012.7.2, ICC 405.10) <br /> ❑ Intermediate Landing: Ramps shall have landings at the top and bottom, points of turning, <br /> entrance, exits, and doors and at least one intermediate landing for each 30 inches of rise with <br /> a minimum dimension of 60 inches in the direction of the ramp run. (ICC 405.7.3) <br /> ❑ Change of Direction: Ramps that change direction at landings shall have per ICC 405.7.4: <br /> o Landings sized to provide a 60 inches by 60 inches space for changing direction, or <br /> o A T-shaped intersection 60 inches long by 36 inches wide (interior) or 48 inches(exterior). <br /> ❑ Width: The minimum width of the landing shall be the width of the widest ramp adjoining the <br /> landing. (IBC 1012.6.2, ICC 405.7.2) <br /> ❑ Cross Slope: Landings shall not have a cross slope steeper than 1 unit rise to 48 units run. <br /> (IBC 1012.6.1, ICC 405.7.1) <br /> ❑ Doors: Maneuvering clearances for doors may overlap the landing area where doorways are <br /> adjacent to the ramp. (ICC 405.7.5) <br /> March 5,2024 MyBuildingPermit.com I Accessible Ramps and Landings 2 <br /> KityGov.net <br /> 2005^oCiyGOVManco <br />