17. Edge Protection on Ramps Do ramps and landings have edge protection? Note: Edge protection can be provided by: CURB 1. By extending the floor surface of a ramp or landing at least MINIMUM 4 INCHES IN 12 inches beyond the railing, or, HEIGHT A curb or barrier edge protection that prevents passage of a 2. crutch tip, a wheel on a wheelchair or other mobility aid from slipping off the edge of the ramp or landing. Examples are: HORIZONTAL RAIL a. curbs at least 4 inches high, NO MORE THAN 4 INCHES ABOVE b. horizontal rails placed no more than 4 inches from the FLOOR SURFACE 4 INCHES OR LESS floor or wall c. vertical railing extended to ramp surface spaced less Yes  4 INCHES MAXIMUM than 4 inches apart can be used to prevent wheels on No  wheelchairs and other mobility aids from going off the BALUSTERS PLACED LESS THAN 4 INCHES APART
17. Edge Protection on Ramps Do ramps and landings have edge protection? Note: Edge protection can be provided by: 1. By extending the floor surface of a ramp or landing at least 12 inches beyond the railing, or, 2. A curb or barrier edge protection that prevents passage of a crutch tip, a wheel on a wheelchair or other mobility aid from slipping off the edge of the ramp or landing. Examples are: a. curbs at least 4 inches high, b. horizontal rails placed no more than 4 inches from the floor or wall c. vertical railing extended to ramp surface spaced less than 4 inches apart can be used to prevent wheels on wheelchairs and other mobility aids from going off the  Yes  No CURB MINIMUM 4 INCHES IN HEIGHT HORIZONTAL RAIL NO MORE THAN 4 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR SURFACE 4 INCHES OR LESS 4 INCHES MAXIMUM BALUSTERS PLACED LESS THAN 4 INCHES APART
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