Chapter 11B — ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS,
Section 11B — 505 — HANDRAILS
2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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11B- 505.1 General. Handrails provided along walking surfaces complying with Section 11B- 403, required at ramps complying with Section 11B- 405, and required at stairs complying with Section 11B- 504 shall comply with Section 11B- 505 . 11B- 505.2 Where required. Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps. Exceptions: 1. In assembly areas, handrails shall not be required on both sides of aisle ramps where a handrail is provided at either side or within the aisle width. 2. Curb ramps do not require handrails. 3. At door landings, handrails are not required when the ramp run…