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

Note: This document or portion of document references a state or local code that is stricter than the 2010 ADA Standards requires.

11B-505.5 Clearance.

Clearance between handrail gripping surfaces and adjacent surfaces shall be 1½ inches (38 mm) minimum. Handrails may be located in a recess if the recess is 3 inches (76 mm) maximum deep and 18 inches (457 mm) minimum clear above the top of the handrail.

[2010 ADAS] 505.5 Clearance.  Clearance between handrail gripping surfaces and adjacent surfaces shall be 1½ inches (38 mm) minimum.  

The clearance between the handrail and wall is shown to be 1-1/2 inches minimum.

FIGURE 11B-505.5
HANDRAIL CLEARANCE

Source: 2016 California Standards for Accessible Design Pocket Guide - Eff. Jan. 1, 2017 by California Building Standards Commission (edited by Evan Terry Associates) - published 07/01/2016

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