This document on scoping requirements and its companion document on technical requirements were created as references to understand the differences between the 1991 and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The documents only include sections of the Standards that are new or different.
These documents are intended as informal guidance; they have not been reviewed by any federal agencies.
210 Stairways
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1991 Standards for Accessible Design
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2010 Standards for Accessible Design
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What’s New/Different
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4.1.3(4) Interior and exterior stairs connecting levels that are not connected by an elevator, ramp, or other accessible means of vertical access shall comply with 4.9.
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210.1 General. Interior and exterior stairs that are part of a means of egress shall comply with 504.
Exceptions:
1. In detention and correctional facilities, stairs that are not located in public use areas shall not be required to comply with 504.
2. In alterations, stairs between levels that are connected by an accessible route shall not be required to comply with 504, except that handrails complying with 505 shall be provided when the stairs are altered.
3. In assembly areas, aisle stairs shall not be required to comply with 504.
4. Stairs that connect play components shall not be required to comply with 504.
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New: Compliance for all stairs that are part of a means of egress.
Exceptions are new.
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