Section 22-B3243. RAMPS, STAIRS, AND CORRIDORS

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3243.1Doorway, passageway, and stairwell designs shall meet the requirements of the 1996 BOCA National Building Code and applicable District laws and regulations, NFPA Standard No. 101, Section 10-1 and 10-2, and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (published pursuant to the Architectural Barriers Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4151 - 4157).

3243.2Each circulation route shall be kept free from any obstruction at all times.

3243.3Each ramp, stairway, and corridor that is used by a resident shall be equipped with firmly secured handrails or banisters on each side.

3243.4Each handrail or banister end shall return to the wall.

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Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 473 (January 18, 2002).

                    
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