Accessible Routes, Entrances & Level Changes

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• CBC § 11A-8 High relevance — show source text

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  Accessibility.” Signs shall indicate the direction to accessible building entrances and facilities and shall comply with the requirements found in Section 1143A.

  1110A.3 Floor and ground surfaces. Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm and slip resistant. If carpet or carpet tile is used in a common-use area or public-use area on a ground or floor surface, it shall have firm backing or no backing. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile or level cut/uncut pile texture. The maximum pile height shall be [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm). Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with Section 1111A requirements for changes in level.

  1110A.3.1 Recessed doormats. Recessed doormats shall be adequately anchored to prevent interference with wheelchair traffic.

  1110A.4 Exterior accessible routes over 200 feet. Exterior accessible routes that exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length shall comply with Section 1138A.1.2. (See Figure 11A-1L)

  SECTION 1111A—CHANGES IN LEVEL ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

  1111A.1 Changes in level not exceeding [1] / 2 inch. Abrupt c hanges in level along any accessible route shall not exceed [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm). When changes in level do occur, they shall be beveled with a slope no greater than 1 unit vertical in 2 units horizontal (50-percent slope). Changes in level not exceeding [1] / 4 inch (6.35 mm) may be vertical. 1111A.2 Changes greater than [1] / 2 inch. Changes in level greater than [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm) shall be made by means of a sloped surface not greater than 1 unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope), or a curb ramp, ramp, elevator or platform (wheelchair) lift. Stairs shall not be part of an accessible route. When stairs are located along or adjacent to an accessible route they shall comply with Section 1115A for exterior stairways.

  SECTION 1112A—CURB RAMPS ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

  1112A.1 General. Curb ramps within the boundary of the site shall be constructed at each corner of street intersections and where a pedes- trian way crosses a curb. The preferred and recommended location for curb ramps is in the center of the crosswalk of each street corner. Where it is necessary to locate a curb ramp in the center of the curb return, the street surfaces shall be marked to identify pedestrian cross- walks, and the lower end of the curb ramp shall terminate within such crosswalk areas. Curb ramps do not require handrails.

• CBC § 309.1 High relevance — show source text

  SECTION 11B- 309 — OPERABLE PARTS

  11B- 309.1 General. Operable parts shall comply with Section 11B- 309 .

  11B- 309.2 Clear floor space. A clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B- 305 shall be provided.

  11B- 309.3 Height. Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in Section 11B- 308 .

  11B- 309.4 Operation. Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

  Exception: Gas pump nozzles and electric vehicle connectors shall not be required to provide operable parts that have an activating force of 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

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  DIVISION 4: ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

  SECTION 11B- 401 — GENERAL

  11B- 401.1 Scope. The provisions of Division 4 shall apply where required by Division 2 or where referenced by a requirement in this chapter.

  SECTION 11B- 402 — ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

  11B- 402.1 General. Accessible routes shall comply with 11B- 402 .

  11B- 402.2 Components. Accessible routes shall consist of one or more of the following components: walking surfaces with a running slope not steeper than 1:20, doorways, ramps, curb ramps excluding the flared sides, elevators and platform lifts. All components of an accessible route shall comply with the applicable requirements of Division 4 .

  SECTION 11B- 403 —W ALKING SURFACES

  11B- 403.1 General. Walking surfaces that are a part of an accessible route shall comply with Section 11B- 403 .

  11B- 403.2 Floor or ground surface. Floor or ground surfaces shall comply with Section 11B- 302 .

  11B- 403.3 Slope. The running slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of walking surfaces shall not be steeper than 1:48.

  Exception: The running slope of sidewalks shall not exceed the general grade established for the adjacent street or highway.

  11B- 403.4 Changes in level. Changes in level shall comply with Section 11B- 303 .

  11B- 403.5 Clearances. Walking surfaces shall provide clearances complying with Section 11B- 403.5.

  Exception: Within employee work areas, clearances on common use circulation paths shall be permitted to be decreased by work area equipment provided that the decrease is essential to the function of the work being performed.

• CBC § 8.33 High relevance — show source text

  3. At least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces, elements and covered multifamily dwelling units.

  4. An accessible route shall connect at least one accessible entrance of each covered multifamily dwelling unit with exterior spaces and facilities that serve the dwelling unit.

  5. Where elevators are provided for vertical access, all elevators shall be accessible. See Section 1124A.

  Note: If the slope of the finished grade between covered multifamily dwellings and site arrival points, public use or common use facilities (including parking) exceeds 1 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (8.33-percent slope), or where other physical barriers (natural or artificial) or legal restrictions, all of which are outside the control of the owner, prevent the installation of an accessible route, an acceptable alternative is to provide access by a vehicular route, provided:

  1. There is accessible parking on an accessible route for at least 2 percent of the covered multifamily dwelling units, and

  2. Necessary site provisions such as parking spaces and curb ramps are provided at the public use or common use facility.

  1110A.2 Signs. At every primary public entrance and at every major junction where the accessible route diverges from the circulation path along or leading to an accessible route, entrance or facility, there shall be a sign displaying the “International Symbol of

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  Accessibility.” Signs shall indicate the direction to accessible building entrances and facilities and shall comply with the requirements found in Section 1143A.

  1110A.3 Floor and ground surfaces. Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm and slip resistant. If carpet or carpet tile is used in a common-use area or public-use area on a ground or floor surface, it shall have firm backing or no backing. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile or level cut/uncut pile texture. The maximum pile height shall be [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm). Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with Section 1111A requirements for changes in level.

  1110A.3.1 Recessed doormats. Recessed doormats shall be adequately anchored to prevent interference with wheelchair traffic.

  1110A.4 Exterior accessible routes over 200 feet. Exterior accessible routes that exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length shall comply with Section 1138A.1.2. (See Figure 11A-1L)

  SECTION 1111A—CHANGES IN LEVEL ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

  1111A.1 Changes in level not exceeding [1] / 2 _**inch.

• CBC § 11A-14 High relevance — show source text

  1117A General Requirements for Accessible Entrances, Exits, Interior Routes of Travel and Facility Accessibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-14

  1118A Egress and Areas of Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-14

  1119A Interior Accessible Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-14

  1120A Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-15

  1121A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes . . . . . . . . . . 11A-15

  1122A Interior Ramps and Landings on Accessible Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-15

  1123A Interior Stairways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-17

  1124A Elevators and Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts . . . . . . . 11A-18

  1125A Hazards on Accessible Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-20

  1126A Doors, Gates and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-20

  1127A Common Use Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-22

  DIVISION IV – DWELLING UNIT FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-31

  1128A Covered Dwelling Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-31

  1129A Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-31

  1130A Accessible Route Within Covered Multifamily Dwelling Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-31

  1131A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes . . . . . . . . . . 11A-31

  1132A Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-31

• CBC § 11A-13 High relevance — show source text

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  DIVISION III – BUILDING FEATURES

  DIVISION III Table of Contents

  Section 1117A General Requirements for Accessible Entrances, Exits, Interior Routes of Travel and Facility Accessibility

  Section 1118A Egress and Areas of Refuge

  Section 1119A Interior Accessible Routes

  Section 1120A Reserved

  Section 1121A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes

  Section 1122A Interior Ramps and Landings on Accessible Routes

  Section 1123A Interior Stairways

  Section 1124A Elevators and Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts

  Section 1125A Hazards on Accessible Routes

  Section 1126A Doors, Gates and Windows

  Section 1127A Common Use Facilities

  SECTION 1117A—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES, EXITS, INTERIOR ROUTES OF TRAVEL AND FACILITY ACCESSIBILITY

  Note: In addition to provisions of this division, interior routes of travel that provide access to, or egress from, buildings for persons with disabilities shall also comply with Chapter 10.

  1117A.1 General. When buildings are required to be accessible, building facilities shall be accessible as provided in this division. Where specific floors of a building are required to be accessible, the requirements of this division shall apply only to the facilities located on accessible floors.

  1117A.2 Primary entrances and exterior exit doors. All primary entrances and exterior ground floor exit doors to buildings and facili- ties on accessible routes shall be accessible to persons with disabilities.

  1117A.3 Separate dwelling unit entrances. When a ground-floor dwelling unit of a building has a separate entrance, each such ground-floor dwelling unit shall be served by an accessible route, except where the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site prohibit an accessible route (see Section 1150A for site impracticality tests).

  1117A.4 Multiple entrances. Only one entrance to covered multifamily buildings is required to be accessible to any one ground floor of a building, except in cases where an individual dwelling unit has a separate exterior entrance. Where the building contains clusters of dwelling units with each cluster sharing a different exterior entrance, more than one entrance may be required to be accessible, as determined by analysis of the site. In every case, the accessible entrance shall be on an accessible route to the covered dwelling units it

  serves.

  1117A.5 Entrances from parking structures, tunnels or elevated walkways. Where direct access for pedestrians is provided from a parking structure to a building or facility, each direct access to the building or facility entrance shall be accessible.

  Where direct access for pedestrians is provided from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway to a building or facility, all entrances to the building or facility from each tunnel or walkway shall be accessible.

  SECTION 1118A—EGRESS AND AREAS OF REFUGE

• CBC § 1118A.1 High relevance — show source text

  SECTION 1118A—EGRESS AND AREAS OF REFUGE

  1118A.1 General. Including but not limited to the requirements contained in this chapter for accessible routes, signage and emergency warning systems in buildings or portions of buildings required to be accessible shall be provided with accessible means of egress as required by Chapter 10.

  SECTION 1119A—INTERIOR ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

  1119A.1 General. When a building or portion of a building is required to be accessible or adaptable, an accessible route shall be provided to all portions of the building, accessible building entrances and to covered multifamily dwelling units. The accessible route shall, to the maximum extent feasible, coincide with the route for the general public and other building residents. Accessible routes shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, restrooms, closets or other spaces used for similar purposes except within an individual dwell- ing unit.

  Interior accessible routes shall be provided as follows:

  1. Where more than one route of travel is provided, all routes shall be accessible.

  2. At least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces, elements and covered multifamily dwelling units.

  3. An accessible route shall connect at least one accessible primary entrance of each covered multifamily dwelling unit with inte- rior and exterior spaces and facilities that serve the unit.

  4. Where elevators are provided for vertical access, all elevators shall be accessible.

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  1119A.2 Floor and ground surfaces. Floor and ground surfaces shall be stable, firm and slip resistant. If carpet or carpet tile is used in a common use area or public use area on a ground or floor surface, it shall have firm backing or no backing. Carpet or carpet tile shall have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile or level cut/uncut pile texture. The maximum pile height shall be [1] / 2 inch (12.7 mm). Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor surfaces and have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with Section 1121A requirements for changes in level.

  1119A.2.1 Recessed doormats. Recessed doormats shall be adequately anchored to prevent interference with wheelchair traffic.

  1119A.3 Widths. Interior accessible routes serving an occupant load of 10 or more shall not be less than 44 inches (1118 mm) in width. Interior accessible routes serving an occupant load of less than 10 shall not be less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width.

  If a person in a wheelchair must make a turn around a corner or an obstruction, the minimum clear width of the accessible route shall be as specified in Section 1138A.1.5.

  1119A.4 Interior accessible routes over 200 feet. Interior accessible routes that exceed 200 feet (60 960 mm) in length shall comply with Section 1138A.1.2. (See Figure 11A-1L.)

  1119A.5 Changes in elevation. Interior accessible routes which have changes in elevation shall be transitioned and comply with Sections 1121A or 1122A.

• CBC § 1117A.2 High relevance — show source text

  1117A.2 Primary entrances and exterior exit doors. All primary entrances and exterior ground floor exit doors to buildings and facili- ties on accessible routes shall be accessible to persons with disabilities.

  1117A.3 Separate dwelling unit entrances. When a ground-floor dwelling unit of a building has a separate entrance, each such ground-floor dwelling unit shall be served by an accessible route, except where the terrain or unusual characteristics of the site prohibit an accessible route (see Section 1150A for site impracticality tests).

  1117A.4 Multiple entrances. Only one entrance to covered multifamily buildings is required to be accessible to any one ground floor of a building, except in cases where an individual dwelling unit has a separate exterior entrance. Where the building contains clusters of dwelling units with each cluster sharing a different exterior entrance, more than one entrance may be required to be accessible, as determined by analysis of the site. In every case, the accessible entrance shall be on an accessible route to the covered dwelling units it

  serves.

  1117A.5 Entrances from parking structures, tunnels or elevated walkways. Where direct access for pedestrians is provided from a parking structure to a building or facility, each direct access to the building or facility entrance shall be accessible.

  Where direct access for pedestrians is provided from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway to a building or facility, all entrances to the building or facility from each tunnel or walkway shall be accessible.

  SECTION 1118A—EGRESS AND AREAS OF REFUGE

  1118A.1 General. Including but not limited to the requirements contained in this chapter for accessible routes, signage and emergency warning systems in buildings or portions of buildings required to be accessible shall be provided with accessible means of egress as required by Chapter 10.

  SECTION 1119A—INTERIOR ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

  1119A.1 General. When a building or portion of a building is required to be accessible or adaptable, an accessible route shall be provided to all portions of the building, accessible building entrances and to covered multifamily dwelling units. The accessible route shall, to the maximum extent feasible, coincide with the route for the general public and other building residents. Accessible routes shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, restrooms, closets or other spaces used for similar purposes except within an individual dwell- ing unit.

  Interior accessible routes shall be provided as follows:

  1. Where more than one route of travel is provided, all routes shall be accessible.

  2. At least one accessible route shall connect accessible building or facility entrances with all accessible spaces, elements and covered multifamily dwelling units.

  3. An accessible route shall connect at least one accessible primary entrance of each covered multifamily dwelling unit with inte- rior and exterior spaces and facilities that serve the unit.

  4. Where elevators are provided for vertical access, all elevators shall be accessible.

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• CBC § 11B-812.2 High relevance — show source text

  Exception: Where vehicle spaces or access aisles are not adjacent to another vehicle space, access aisle or parking space, measure- ments shall be permitted to include the full width of the line defining the vehicle space or access aisle.

  11B-812.2 Operable parts. Operable parts shall comply with Section 11B-309.

  11B-812.3 Floor or ground surfaces. Vehicle spaces and access aisles serving them shall comply with Section 11B-302. Access aisles shall be at the same level as the vehicle space they serve. Changes in level, slopes exceeding 1:48, and detectable warnings shall not be permitted.

  11B-812.4 Vertical clearance. Vehicle spaces, access aisles serving them, and vehicular routes serving them shall provide a vertical clearance of 98 inches (2489 mm) minimum. Where provided, overhead cable management systems shall not obstruct required vertical clearance.

  11B-812.5 Accessible routes

  11B-812.5.1 Accessible route to building or facility. EVCS complying with Section 11B-812 that serve a particular building or facility shall be located on an accessible route to an entrance complying with Section 11B-206.4. Where EVCS do not serve a particular build- ing or facility, EVCS complying with Section 11B-812 shall be located on an accessible route to an accessible pedestrian entrance of the EV charging facility.

  Exception: EVCS complying with Section 11B-812 shall be permitted to be located in different EV charging facilities if substantially equivalent or greater accessibility is provided in terms of distance from an accessible entrance or entrances, charging fee, and user convenience.

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  11B-812.5.2 Accessible route to EV charger. An accessible route complying with Section 11B-402 shall connect the vehicle space and the EV charger which serves it.

  11B-812.5.3 Relationship to accessible routes. Vehicle spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that when the vehicle space is occupied the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes is not obstructed. A curb, wheel stop, bollards or other barrier shall be provided if required to prevent encroachment of vehicles over the required clear width of adjacent accessible routes.

  11B-812.5.4 Arrangement. Vehicle spaces and access aisles shall be designed so that persons using them are not required to travel behind vehicle spaces or parking spaces other than the vehicle space in which their vehicle has been left to charge.

  Exceptions:

  1. Ambulatory EVCS shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-812.5.4. 2. Vehicle spaces installed in existing facilities shall comply with Section 11B-812.5.4 to the maximum extent feasible.

  11B-812.5.5 Obstructions. EVCS shall be designed so accessible routes are not obstructed by cables or other elements.

• CBC § 11A-6 High relevance — show source text

  1108A General Requirements for Accessible Parking and Exterior Routes of Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A-6

  1109A Parking Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A-6

  1110A Exterior Accessible Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A-8

  1111A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes . . . . . . . . . . . .11A-9

  1112A Curb Ramps on Accessible Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11A-9

  1113A Walks and Sidewalks on Accessible Routes . . . . . . . .11A-9

  1114A Exterior Ramps and Landings on Accessible Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-10

  1115A Exterior Stairways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-12

  1116A Hazards on Accessible Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-13

  DIVISION III – BUILDING FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-14

  1117A General Requirements for Accessible Entrances, Exits, Interior Routes of Travel and Facility Accessibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-14

  1118A Egress and Areas of Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-14

  1119A Interior Accessible Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-14

  1120A Reserved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-15

  1121A Changes in Level on Accessible Routes . . . . . . . . . . 11A-15

  1122A Interior Ramps and Landings on Accessible Routes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-15

  1123A Interior Stairways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A-17

  1124A Elevators and Platform (Wheelchair) Lifts . . . . . . . 11A-18

• CBC § 1008.2. High relevance — show source text

  2. Within play areas, protruding objects on circulation paths shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 307 provided that ground level accessible routes provide vertical clearance in compliance with Section 11B- 1008.2.

  SECTION 11B- 205—OPERABLE PARTS

  11B- 205.1 General. Operable parts on accessible elements, accessible routes, and in accessible rooms and spaces shall comply with Section 11B- 309 .

  Exceptions:

  1. Operable parts that are intended for use only by service or maintenance personnel shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 309 .

  2. Electrical or communication receptacles serving a dedicated use shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 309 .

  3. Reserved.

  4. Floor electrical receptacles shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 309 .

  5. HVAC diffusers shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 309 .

  6. Except for light switches, where redundant controls are provided for a single element, one control in each space shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 309 .

  7. Cleats and other boat securement devices shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 309.3.

  8. Exercise machines and exercise equipment shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 309 . 9. In residential dwelling units with mobility features where receptacles are provided in a kitchen at a corner work surface, one receptacle shall be located 36 inches (915 mm) from either wall at the inside corner.

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  FIGURE 11B-205.1 Ex. 9—ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES AT CORNER WORKSURFACES

  SECTION 11B- 206—ACCESSIBLE ROUTES

  11B- 206.1 General. Accessible routes shall be provided in accordance with Section 11B- 206 and shall comply with Division 4 .

  11B- 206.2 Where required. Accessible routes shall be provided where required by Section 11B- 206.2.

  11B- 206.2.1 Site arrival points. At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces and accessible passenger drop-off and loading zones; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve. Where more than one route is provided, all routes must be accessible.

  Exceptions:

  1. Reserved.

  2. An accessible route shall not be required between site arrival points and the building or facility entrance if the only means of access between them is a vehicular way not providing pedestrian access.

  3. General circulation paths shall be permitted when located in close proximity to an accessible route.

  11B- 206.2.2 Within a site. At least one accessible route shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements and accessible spaces that are on the same site.

• CBC § 1009.3 High relevance — show source text

  Exceptions:

  1. One accessible means of egress is required from an accessible mezzanine level in accordance with Section 1009.3, 1009.4 or 1009.5, and Chapter 11A or 11B, as applicable.
  2. In assembly areas with ramped aisles or stepped aisles, one accessible means of egress is permitted where the common path of egress travel is accessible and meets the requirements in Section 1030.8 and Chapter 11A or 11B, as applicable.

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  MEANS OF EGRESS

  1009.2 Continuity and components. Each required accessible means of egress shall be continuous to a public way and shall consist of one or more of the following components:

  1. Accessible routes complying with Chapter 11A, Sections 1110A.1 and 1119A, or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-206 and 11B-402, as applicable.
  2. Interior exit stairways complying with Sections 1009.3 and 1023, and Chapter 11A, Section 1123A, or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-210 and 11B-504, as applicable.
  3. Exit access stairways complying with Sections 1009.3 and 1019.3 or 1019.4, and Chapter 11A, Section 1123A, or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-210 and 11B-504, as applicable.
  4. Exterior exit stairways complying with Sections 1009.3 and 1027, Chapter 11A, Section 1115A, or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B- 210 and 11B-504, as applicable, and serving levels other than the level of exit discharge.
  5. Elevators complying with Section 1009.4, and Chapter 11A, Section 1124A, or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-206.6 and 11B-407, as applicable.
  6. Platform lifts complying with Section 1009.5, and Chapter 11A, Section 1124A, or Chapter 11B, Sections 11B-206.7, 11B-207.2 and 11B-410, as applicable.
  7. Horizontal exits complying with Section 1026.
  8. Ramps complying with Section 1012, and Chapter 11A, Sections 1114A and 1122A, or Chapter 11B, 11B-405, as applicable.
  9. Areas of refuge complying with Section 1009.6.
  10. Exterior areas for assisted rescue complying with Section 1009.7 serving exits at the level of exit discharge. 11. Safe dispersal areas where they are allowed under Section 1028.5.

  1009.2.1 Elevators required. In buildings where a required accessible floor is four or more stories above or below a level of exit discharge or where an accessible occupiable roof is above a story that is three or more stories above the level of exit discharge, not less than one required accessible means of egress shall include an elevator complying with Section 1009.4.

  Exceptions:

• CBC § 11B-206.2.18 High relevance — show source text

  11B-206.2.18 Area of sport activity. An accessible route shall be provided to the boundary of each area of sport activity.

  11B-206.2.19 Pedestrian street crossings. Where walks or sidewalks are provided, a curb ramp, blended transition or a combina- tion of curb ramps and blended transitions complying with Section 11B-406 shall connect the walks or sidewalks at each pedestrian street crossing. The curb ramp (excluding any flared sides) or blended transition shall be contained wholly within the width of the pedestrian street crossing served.

  Exception: Compliance with Section 11B-206.2.19 shall not be required where pedestrian crossing is prohibited by the appropriate administrative authority.

  11B- 206.3 Location. Accessible routes shall coincide with or be located in the same area as general circulation paths. Where circulation paths are interior, required accessible routes shall also be interior. An accessible route shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, restrooms, closets or other spaces used for similar purposes, except as permitted by Chapter 10.

  11B- 206.4 Entrances. Entrances shall be provided in accordance with Section 11B- 206.4. Entrance doors, doorways and gates shall comply with Section 11B- 404 and shall be on an accessible route complying with Section 11B- 402 .

  Exceptions:

  1. Reserved.

  2. Reserved.

  11B- 206.4.1 Entrances. All entrances shall comply with Section 11B- 404 .

  11B- 206.4.2 Parking structure entrances. Where direct access is provided for pedestrians from a parking structure to a building or facility entrance, each direct access to the building or facility entrance shall comply with Section 11B- 404 .

  11B- 206.4.3 Entrances from tunnels or elevated walkways. Where direct access is provided for pedestrians from a pedestrian tunnel or elevated walkway to a building or facility, all entrances to the building or facility from each tunnel or walkway shall comply with Section 11B- 404 .

  11B- 206.4.4 Transportation facilities. In addition to the requirements of Sections 11B- 206.4.2, 11B- 206.4.3 and 11B- 206.4.5 through 11B- 206.4.9, transportation facilities shall provide entrances in accordance with Section 11B- 206.4.4.

  11B-14 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

  on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER.

  ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC HOUSING

  11B- 206.4.4.1 Location. In transportation facilities, where different entrances serve different transportation fixed routes or groups of fixed routes, entrances serving each fixed route or group of fixed routes shall comply with Section 11B- 404 .

  Exception: Entrances to key stations and existing intercity rail stations retrofitted in accordance with 49 CFR 37.49 or 49 CFR 37.51 shall not be required to comply with Section 11B- 206.4.4.1.