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

11B-505.2 Where required.

Handrails shall be provided on both sides of stairs and ramps.  

Exceptions:

1.      In assembly areas, handrails shall not be required on both sides of aisle ramps where a handrail is provided at either side or within the aisle width.

2.      Curb ramps do not require handrails.

3.      At door landings, handrails are not required when the ramp run is less than 6 inches (152 mm) in rise or 72 inches (1829 mm) in length.

11B-505.2.1 Orientation.

The orientation of at least one handrail shall be in the direction of the stair run, perpendicular to the direction of the stair nosing, and shall not reduce the minimum required width of the stair.