3243. RAMPS, STAIRS, AND CORRIDORS

3243 RAMPS, STAIRS, AND CORRIDORS 3243.1 Doorway, 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). 3243.2 Each circulation route shall be kept free from any obstruction at all times. 3243.3 Each ramp, stairway, and corridor that is used by a resident shall be equipped with firmly secured handrails or banisters on each side. 3243.4 Each handrail or banister end shall return to the wall. SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 473 (January 18, 2002).