2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017

11B-1008.3.1 Transfer platforms.

Transfer platforms shall be provided where transfer is intended from wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Transfer platforms shall comply with Section 11B-1008.3.1.

(a)
elevation

(b)
plan

FIGURE 11B-1008.3.1
TRANSFER PLATFORMS

11B-1008.3.1.1 Size.

Transfer platforms shall have level surfaces 14 inches (356 mm) deep minimum and 24 inches (610 mm) wide minimum.

11B-1008.3.1.2 Height.

The height of transfer platforms shall be 11 inches (279 mm) minimum and 18 inches (457 mm) maximum measured to the top of the surface from the ground or floor surface.

11B-1008.3.1.3 Transfer space.

A transfer space complying with Sections 11B-305.2 and 11B-305.3 shall be provided adjacent to the transfer platform. The 48 inch (1219 mm) long minimum dimension of the transfer space shall be centered on and parallel to the 24 inch (610 mm) long minimum side of the transfer platform. The side of the transfer platform serving the transfer space shall be unobstructed.

11B-1008.3.1.4 Transfer supports.

At least one means of support for transferring shall be provided.