PART 3 — FIRE PROTECTION, OCCUPANT SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITYUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code
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3.3.2.10.Handrails in Aisles with Steps (See Note A-3.3.2.10.)
(1) Handrails shall be provided in aisles with steps in conformance with Table 3.3.2.10.
(2) Handrails installed along aisle centre lines as required by Table 3.3.2.10. shall
(a) comply with Sentences 3.4.6.5.(5) to (7) and (14),
(b) have gaps not less than 560 mm and not more than 915 mm wide, measured horizontally, at intervals not exceeding
five rows,
(c) comply with Sentence 3.4.6.5.(11) at terminations and required gaps, and
(d) have an intermediate rail located 305 mm below the principal handrail.
Table 3.3.2.10.
Types and Location of Handrails in Aisles with Steps
Forming Part of Sentences 3.3.2.10.(1) and (2)
Aisle Serving Seating on One Side Aisle Serving Seating on Both Sides
Aisle Width
Handrail Requirements
A continuous handrail located on the side of the aisle A handrail located on one side at the end of each row
Less than 1 100 mm opposite the seats that conforms to Sentences of seats that conforms to Sentences 3.4.6.5.(5) to (8),
3.4.6.5.(5) to (8), (11), (13) and (14). (11), (13) and (14).
A centre line handrail that conforms to Sentence (2), or
A continuous handrail located on the side of the aisle
1 100 mm or more opposite the seats that conforms to Sentences A centre line handrail that conforms to Sentence (2).
3.4.6.5.(5) to (8), (11), (13) and (14), plus a handrail
located at the end of each row of seats that conforms
to Sentences 3.4.6.5.(5) to (8), (11), (13) and (14).
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