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

11B-1005 Fishing piers and platforms

11B-1005.1 Accessible routes.

Accessible routes serving fishing piers and platforms, including gangways and floating piers, shall comply with Division 4.

Exceptions:

1. Accessible routes serving floating fishing piers and platforms shall be permitted to use Exceptions 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Section 11B-1003.2.1.
2. Where the total length of the gangway or series of gangways serving as part of a required accessible route is 30 feet (9144 mm) minimum, gangways shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-405.2.

11B-1005.2 Railings.

Where provided, railings, guards, or handrails shall comply with Section 11B-1005.2.

11B-1005.2.1 Height.

At least 25 percent of the railings, guards, or handrails shall be 34 inches (864 mm) maximum above the ground or deck surface.

Exception: Where a guard complying with Chapter 10, Sections 1015.2 through 1015.4 is provided, the guard shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-1005.2.1.

[2010 ADA Standards] EXCEPTION: Where a guard complying with sections 1003.2.12.1 and 1003.2.12.2 of the International Building Code (2000 edition) or sections 1012.2 and 1012.3 of the International Building Code (2003 edition) (incorporated by reference, see "Referenced Standards" in Chapter 1) is provided, the guard shall not be required to comply with 1005.2.1.

11B-1005.2.1.1 Dispersion.

Railings, guards, or handrails required to comply with Section 11B-1005.2.1 shall be dispersed throughout the fishing pier or platform.

Advisory 11B-1005.2.1.1 Dispersion. Portions of the railings that are lowered to provide fishing opportunities for persons with disabilities must be located in a variety of locations on the fishing pier or platform to give people a variety of locations to fish. Different fishing locations may provide varying water depths, shade (at certain times of the day), vegetation, and proximity to the shoreline or bank. ◼

11B-1005.3 Edge protection.

Where railings, guards, or handrails complying with Section 11B-1005.2 are provided, edge protection complying with Section 11B-1005.3.1 or 11B-1005.3.2 shall be provided.

Advisory 11B-1005.3 Edge protection. Edge protection is required only where railings, guards, or handrails are provided on a fishing pier or platform. Edge protection will prevent wheelchairs or other mobility devices from slipping off the fishing pier or platform. Extending the deck of the fishing pier or platform 12 inches (305 mm) where the 34 inch (865 mm) high railing is provided is an alternative design, permitting individuals using wheelchairs or other mobility devices to pull into a clear space and move beyond the face of the railing. In such a design, curbs or barriers are not required. ◼

11B-1005.3.1 Curb or barrier.

Curbs or barriers shall extend 2 inches (51 mm) minimum above the surface of the fishing pier or platform.

11B-1005.3.2 Extended ground or deck surface.

The ground or deck surface shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the inside face of the railing. Toe clearance shall be provided and shall be 30 inches (762 mm) wide minimum and 9 inches (229 mm) minimum above the ground or deck surface beyond the railing.

FIGURE 11B-1005.3.2 EXTENDED GROUND OR DECK SURFACE AT FISHING PIERS AND PLATFORMS

11B-1005.4 Clear floor or ground space.

At each location where there are railings, guards, or handrails complying with Section 11B-1005.2.1, a clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305 shall be provided. Where there are no railings, guards, or handrails, at least one clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305 shall be provided on the fishing pier or platform.

11B-1005.5 Turning space.

At least one turning space complying with Section 11B-304.3 shall be provided on fishing piers and platforms.