6.7.1 Running Slope (Grade).
The running slope (grade) of a Beach Access Route shall comply with all applicable provisions of this section.
| Running Slope (Grade) and Resting Intervals on Beach Access Routes | Maximum Length of Segment | |
| Steeper than | But not Steeper than | |
| 1:20 (5 percent) | 1:12 (8.33 percent) | 50 feet (15 m) |
| 1:12 (8.33 percent) | 1:10 (10 percent) | 30 feet (9 m) |
Exception. Elevated dune crossings shall not be required to comply with the resting interval requirements in 6.7.1.
6.7.1.1.
The grade of a Beach Access Route shall be 1:20 (5 percent) or less for any distance.
6.7.1.2.
A grade of up to 1:12 (8.33 percent) is permitted for up to 50 feet (15 m) of a beach access route. Resting intervals complying with section 2.3 shall be provided at distances of no more than 50 feet (15 m) apart.
6.7.1.3.
A grade of up to 1:10 (10 percent) is permitted for up to 30 feet (9 m) of a beach access route. Resting intervals complying with section 2.3 shall be provided at distances of no more than 30 feet (9 m) apart.
6.7.2 Cross Slope.
The cross slope of a beach access route shall be no more than 1:33 (3 percent). Where the surface is paved or is elevated above the natural ground, the cross slope shall not be steeper than 1:48 (2 percent).
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