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 1010.6.1 through 1010.6.5.
1010.6.1
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.
1010.6.2
Width. The landing shall be at least as wide as the widest
ramp run adjoining the landing.
1010.6.3
Length. The landing
length shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.
Exceptions:
1. In Group R-2 and R-3 individual dwelling
and sleeping units that are not required to be Accessible
units, Type A units or Type B units
in accordance with Section 1107, landings are permitted to be 36 inches (914
mm) minimum.
2. Where the
ramp is not a part of an accessible route,
the length of the landing shall not be required to be more than 48 inches (1220
mm) in the direction of travel.
1010.6.4
Change in direction.
Where changes in direction of travel occur at landings provided between
ramp runs, the landing shall be 60 inches by 60 inches (1524
mm by 1524 mm) minimum.
Exception: In Group R-2 and R-3 individual
dwelling or sleeping units that are not required to be Accessible
units, Type A units or Type B units
in accordance with Section 1107, landings are permitted to be 36 inches by 36
inches (914 mm by 914 mm) minimum.
1010.6.5
Doorways. Where
doorways are located adjacent to a ramp landing, maneuvering
clearances required by ICC A117.1 are permitted to overlap the required landing
area.
