9.12.1 Non Vehicular Ramp

All the requirements of stairways in Regulation No.9.28.8 shall apply mutatis mutandis to non-vehicular ramp. In addition, the following requirement shall be complied with.

a) Ramps with a slope of not steeper than 1 in 10 may be substituted for and shall comply with all the applicable requirements of required stairways as to enclosure, capacity and dimensions. In certain cases, steeper slopes may be permitted but in no case greater than 1 in 8 shall be permitted. Ramps shall be surfaced with approved non-slipping material.

Provided that in the case of public offices, hospitals, assembly halls, etc. the slope of the ramp shall not be more than 1 : 12.

b) The minimum width of the ramps in hospitals shall be 2.25 m.

c) Handrails shall be provided on both sides of the ramp.

d) Ramps shall lead directly to outside open space at ground level or courtyards or safe place.

e) For building above 24.0 m. in height, access to ramps from any floor of the building shall be through smoke stop door.

f) When there is a difference in level between connected areas for horizontal exits, ramps not more than 1 : 10 slope shall be provided; steps shall not be used.

g) In case of non-special building, ramp may be permitted in side marginal distances. In case of special building, ramps may be permitted in side marginal distances, after leaving 6.0 m. marginal distance for movement of fire fighting vehicle.