2022 California Standards for Accessible Design Guide (effective January 1, 2023)

11B-1002.2 Accessible routes.

Accessible routes serving amusement rides shall comply with Division 4.

Exceptions:

1. In load or unload areas and on amusement rides, where compliance with Section 11B-405.2 is not structurally or operationally feasible, ramp slope shall be permitted to be 1:8 maximum.

Advisory 11B-1002.2 Accessible routes Exception 1. Steeper slopes are permitted on accessible routes connecting the amusement ride in the load and unload position where it is "structurally or operationally infeasible." In most cases, this will be limited to areas where the accessible route leads directly to the amusement ride and where there are space limitations on the ride, not the queue line. Where possible, the least possible slope should be used on the accessible route that serves the amusement ride. ◼

2. In load or unload areas and on amusement rides, handrails provided along walking surfaces complying with Section 11B-403 and required on ramps complying with Section 11B-405 shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-505 where compliance is not structurally or operationally feasible.