Opinion: Ramp requirements

Inquiry: 97-30a

Subject: Ramp requirements

Code:
1994 UBC Section 1007 (yr., title, section) CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992 Section 4.8

Submitted by: Building Codes and Standards Division

Approved by: Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official

Issue date: July 22,1996

Question: When a ramp is part of an accessible route, should it be designed to meet UBC Chapter 10 or CABO/ANSI requirements?

Answer: Since there are conflicting requirements for ramp design between 1994 UBC section 1007 and section 4.8 of CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992, the more specific requirement shall apply in accordance with UBC section 101.3. In the case where the ramp is part of an accessible route, CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992 would be considered the more specific section as it is intended specifically for accessible design. Therefore, when a ramp is located along an accessible route it should be designed in accordance with the specifications of section 4.8 of CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992 without consideration of other conflicting code sections.
Approved by Building Codes and Standards Access Committee February 20, 1997.

Inquiry:	97-30a
Subject:	Ramp requirements
Code:	1994 UBC Section 1007 (yr., title, section) CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992 Section 4.8
Submitted by:	Building Codes and Standards Division
Approved by:	Thomas R. Joachim, State Building Official
Issue date:	July 22,1996
Question:	When a ramp is part of an accessible route, should it be designed to meet UBC Chapter 10 or CABO/ANSI requirements?
Answer:	Since there are conflicting requirements for ramp design between 1994 UBC section 1007 and section 4.8 of CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992, the more specific requirement shall apply in accordance with UBC section 101.3. In the case where the ramp is part of an accessible route, CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992 would be considered the more specific section as it is intended specifically for accessible design. Therefore, when a ramp is located along an accessible route it should be designed in accordance with the specifications of section 4.8 of CABO/ANSI A117.1-1992 without consideration of other conflicting code sections. Approved by Building Codes and Standards Access Committee February 20, 1997.