Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 813 - OREGON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Division 310 - SUBSIDIZED DEVELOPMENT VISITABILITY
Section 813-310-0040 - Walk, Ramp, Handrail and Curb Ramp Requirements
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
To satisfy the visitability requirements of this division, relevant walks, ramps, handrails and curbs must meet requirements as follows:
(1) Walks. Walks along a visitable exterior route shall meet the following criteria:
(2) Ramps. Ramps along a visitable exterior route shall meet the following criteria:
(3) Curb Ramps. Curb ramps shall be required where curbs lie along a visitable route.
(4) Handrails. Ramps with a total rise of 12 inches or less or a horizontal projection of 144 inches or less are not subject to the handrail requirement. The handrail requirement must be met on all other ramps. Where handrails are required, the handrail must meet the requirements set forth in chapter 11, division II-Element Requirements, Section 1109.10.11.3, Structural Strength, of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code as of July 1, 2004. Handrails shall have an outside diameter of not less than 1 1/4 inches or more than 2 inches, a 1 1/2 inch clear distance between the handrail and an adjacent wall, and must extend the full length of the ramp, including the landing. Unless otherwise required by federal or state code, a handrail on one side of the exterior visitable route is sufficient and need not include extensions beyond the length of the ramp and landing.
Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & 456.514
Stats. Implemented: ORS 456.506 - 456.514