(last updated to IBC 2021)
1012 Ramps
1012.1 Scope applies to any ramp that is part of a means of egress. (Any ramp designed this way is allowed to be part of an accessible means of egress.) Exceptions to ramps that have their own rules instead
1030 Ramped aisles
ICC A117.1 Curb ramps
Vehicle ramps in parking garages for pedestrian exit access that are not an accessible route or part of an accessible means of egress don’t have to comply with a couple of requirements
1012.2 Slope max slopes allowed in direction of travel.
1012.3 Cross Slope max slope allowed in direction perpendicular to travel.
1012.4 Vertical Rise max rise for any section of ramp between landings
1012.5 Min Dimensions
1012.5.1 Width and Capacity how to determine min width of ramps
1012.5.2 Headroom min headroom of ramps
1012.5.3 Restrictions no projections into required min widths are allowed. rules for doors opening onto landings.
1012.6 Landings flatness, width, length, change in direction, and doorways adjacent requirements for landings
1012.7 Ramp Construction rules for ramp construction including draining ext ramps.
1012.8 Handrails req’d on either side of ramps taller than 6”
1012.9 Guards req’d per section 1015 which is the height of surface drop for all guards
1012.10 Edge Protection edge protection required with some exceptions and the options for providing edge protection.
Handrails
See Handrails for requirements
Guards
See Guards for requirements
