2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide

11B-210.1 General.

Interior and exterior stairs shall comply with Section 11B-504. 

[2010 ADAS] 210.1 General.  Interior and exterior stairs that are part of a means of egress shall comply with 504.

Exceptions:

1.      In detention and correctional facilities, stairs that are not located in public use areas shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-504.

2.      In alterations, stairs between levels that are connected by an accessible route shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-504, except that striping complying with Section 11B-504.4.1 and handrails complying with Section 11B-505 shall be provided when the stairs are altered.

[2010 ADAS] 2.  In alterations, stairs between levels that are connected by an accessible route shall not be required to comply with 504, except that handrails complying with 505 shall be provided when the stairs are altered.

3.      In assembly areas, aisle stairs shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-504 except that striping complying with Section 11B-504.4.1 shall be provided.

[2010 ADAS] 3.  In assembly areas, aisle stairs shall not be required to comply with 504.

4.      Stairs that connect play components shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-504 except that striping complying with Section 11B-504.4.1 shall be provided.

[2010 ADAS] 4.  Stairs that connect play components shall not be required to comply with 504.