Section 1012 — RAMPS — 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2)

[DSA-AC] In addition to the requirements of this section, means of egress, which provide access to, or egress from, buildings or facilities where accessibility is required for applications listed in Section 1.9.1 regulated by the Division of the State Architect—Access Compliance, shall also comply with Chapter 11A or Chapter 11B, Section 11B-405, as applicable.

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1012.1 Scope. ¶

1012.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to ramps used as a component of a means of egress. Exceptions: 1. Ramped aisles within assembly rooms or spaces shall comply with the provisions in Section 1030. 2. Curb ramps shall comply with Chapter 11A or 11B, 11B-406, as applicable. 3. Vehicle ramps in parking garages for pedestrian exit access shall not be required to comply with Sections 1012.3 through 1012.10 where they are not an accessible route serving accessible parking spaces, other required accessible elements or part of an accessible means of egress.

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1012.2 Slope. ¶

1012.2 Slope. Ramps used as part of a means of egress shall have a running slope not steeper than 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.3-percent slope). The slope of other pedestrian ramps shall not be steeper than 1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal (12.5-percent slope).

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1012.3 Cross slope. ¶

1012.3 Cross slope. The slope measured perpendicular to the direction of travel of a ramp shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).

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1012.4 Vertical rise. The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches (762 mm) maximum. ¶

1012.4 Vertical rise. The rise for any ramp run shall be 30 inches (762 mm) maximum.

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1012.5 Minimum dimensions. ¶

1012.5 Minimum dimensions. The minimum dimensions of means of egress ramps shall comply with Sections 1012.5.1 through 1012.5.3. 1012.5.1 Width and capacity. The minimum width and required capacity of a means of egress ramp shall be not less than that required for corridors by Section 1020.3. The clear width of a ramp between handrails, if provided, or other permissible projections shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum. 1012.5.2 Headroom. The minimum headroom in all parts of the means of egress ramp shall be not less than 80 inches (2032 mm) above the finished floor of the ramp run and any…

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1012.6 Landings. ¶

1012.6 Landings. Ramps shall have landings at the bottom and top of each ramp, points of turning, entrance, exits and at doors. Landings shall comply with Sections 1012.6.1 through 1012.6.5. 1012.6.1 Slope. Landings shall have a slope not steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope) in any direction. Changes in level are not permitted. 1012.6.2 Width. The landing width shall be not less than the width of the widest ramp run adjoining the landing. on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. MEANS OF EGRESS 1012.6.3 Length. The landing length shall be 60 inches (1525…

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1012.7 Ramp construction. ¶

1012.7 Ramp construction. Ramps shall be built of materials consistent with the types permitted for the type of construction of the building, except that wood handrails shall be permitted for all types of construction. 1012.7.1 Ramp surface. The surface of ramps shall be of slip-resistant materials that are securely attached. 1012.7.2 Outdoor conditions. Outdoor ramps and outdoor approaches to ramps shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces.

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1012.8 Handrails. ¶

1012.8 Handrails. Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (152 mm) shall have handrails on both sides. Handrails shall comply with Section 1014.

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1012.9 Guards. ¶

1012.9 Guards. Guards shall be provided where required by Section 1015 and shall be constructed in accordance with Section 1015.

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1012.10 Edge protection. ¶

1012.10 Edge protection. Edge protection complying with Section 1012.10.1 or 1012.10.2 shall be provided on each side of ramp runs and at each side of ramp landings. Exceptions: 1. Edge protection is not required on ramps that are not required to have handrails, provided they have flared sides that comply with Chapter 11A or 11B. 2. Edge protection is not required on the sides of ramp landings serving an adjoining ramp run or stairway. 3. Edge protection is not required on the sides of ramp landings having a vertical dropoff of not more than [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) within 10 inches (254 mm)…

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