2013 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide

11B-505.3 Continuity.

Handrails shall be continuous within the full length of each stair flight or ramp run. Inside handrails on switchback or dogleg stairs and ramps shall be continuous between flights or runs.

Exception:  In assembly areas, ramp handrails adjacent to seating or within the aisle width shall not be required to be continuous in aisles serving seating.

[2010 ADAS] EXCEPTION: In assembly areas, handrails on ramps shall not be required to be continuous in aisles serving seating.