F. Stairs - Are there floors connected only by stairs, not an elevator or ramp? [ADA Stds. 4.1.3(4)] If yes, then...
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...do the stairs have closed risers so a crutch or cane cannot slip through the open space between the stair risers and people will not lose their balance as they climb the stairs? [ADA Stds. 4.9]
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...are all stair treads the same depth (at least 11" deep), measured riser to riser, to prevent tripping hazards for persons with disabilities? [ADA Stds. 4.9]
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...are there handrails on both sides of the stair at a uniform height of 34"-38" above the front edge of the step? [ADA Stds. 4.9]
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...do the handrails extend horizontally at the top and bottom of each stair section to give persons who have difficulty using the stairs a stable gripping location before ascending or descending? [ADA Stds. 4.9]
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...are the handrails continuously grippable, without interruption by vertical supports, newel posts, or other construction elements which require repositioning the hands while ascending or descending? [ADA Stds. 4.9]
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