1133B.2.5.1

Note: Portions of this document or referenced document qualify for 2013 CBC Section 11B-202.4, Exception 2, and all or part of this information may only apply to California “Safe Harbored” elements addressed in that Exception.

SECTION 1133B

GENERAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR ENTRANCES, EXITS AND PATHS OF TRAVEL

1133B.2 Doors.

1133B.2.5.1 Door closer. If the door has a closer, then the sweep period of the closer shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 70 degrees, the door will take at least 3 seconds to move to a point 3 inches (75 mm) from the latch, measured to the leading edge of the door.

ETA Editor's Note

The requirements of 2010 CBC 1133B.2.5.1 are equivalent to 1991 ADAAG 4.13.10. The requirements of 2013 CBC 11B-404.2.8.1 are equivalent to 2010 ADAS 404.2.8.1. It appears that the newer regulations are more stringent, but cannot be stated as a fact.

ETA Editor's Note

Select portions of the 2010 California Building Code (2010 CBC) are provided for reference only. If you would like to see the 2010 CBC in its entirety, it is available for purchase from the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org).

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