Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 22 - Walkways
Section 22.3 - GRADE
Universal Citation: 521 CMR 22 MA Code of Regs 22.3
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Walkways with a running slope greater than one-in-20 (1:20) (5%) are ramps and shall comply with 521 CMR 24.00: RAMPS.
22.3.1 Nowhere shall the cross slope of walkways exceed one-in-50 (1:50) (2%). (Refer to 521 CMR 2.4.4d.)
Exception: Sidewalks on streets and ways shall be considered walkways, with the exception that if the slope of the natural topography exceeds one-in-20 (1:20) (5%) a ramp is not required.
22.3.2 Nowhere shall the surface slope of any plaza area exceed one-in-50 (1:50) (2%).
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