Minnesota Administrative Rules

1341.0402 A117.1 SECTION 402.2, COMPONENTS.

A117.1 Section 402.2 is amended to read as follows:

402.2 Components. Accessible routes shall consist of one or more of the following components: walking surfaces with a slope not steeper than 1:20, doors and doorways, ramps, curb ramps excluding the flared sides, elevators, and platform lifts. All components of an accessible route shall comply with the applicable portions of this standard.

Exceptions:

1. Ramps shall not be a component of exterior accessible routes connecting accessible parking spaces and accessible loading zones with accessible building entrances.

2. Where multiple buildings are provided on a site, ramps shall not be a component of exterior accessible routes connecting accessible building entrances. This exception does not apply to buildings not normally occupied.

3. Ramps shall not be a component of exterior accessible routes to Type A and Type B units intended to be occupied as a residence unless the provision of a walking surface with a slope not steeper than 1:20 is not feasible.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.37; 16B.59 to 16B.76; 326B.101 to 326B.194

History:

32 SR 9; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64

Published Electronically:

February 23, 2009