ABA Accessibility Standard for GSA Facilities Pocket Guide
1018.7.1 Maximum Running Slope and Segment Length.
The running slope of any segment of a beach access route shall not be steeper than 1:10 (10%). Where the running slope of a segment of a beach access route is steeper than 1:20 (5%), the maximum length of the segment shall be in accordance with Table 1018.7.1, and a resting interval complying with 1018.8 shall be provided at the top and bottom of each segment.
Table 1018.7.1
Maximum Running Slope and Segment Length
|
Running Slope of Beach Access Route Segment |
Maximum Length of Segment |
|
|
Steeper than |
But not Steeper than |
|
|
1:20 (5%) |
1:12 (8.33%) |
50 feet (15 m) |
|
1:12 (8.33%) |
1:10 (10%) |
30 feet (9 m) |
Advisory 1018.7.1 Maximum Running Slope and Segment Length. Gradual running slopes on beach access routes are more useable by individuals with disabilities. Where the terrain results in steeper running slopes, resting intervals are required more frequently. When running slopes are less severe, resting intervals are permitted to be further apart.
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