N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 45-2.13

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 45-2.13 - Access and egress to and from amusement devices and temporary structures

(a) General requirements. Safe and adequate means to access to and egress from amusement devices and temporary structures shall be provided. Such means of access and egress shall have:

(1) protection from adjacent hazards or from falling by the use of rails, enclosures, barriers or similar means;

(2) secure treading and supporting surface free from debris, obstruction, projections and slipping, tripping and other hazards; and

(3) adequate clearance.

(b) Design of stairways, landings and ramps. Stairways, landings and ramps shall be designed, constructed and maintained so as to sustain safely a live load of at least 90 pounds per square foot.

(c) Stairways, ramps and platforms. Stairways and ramps shall be at least 18 inches wide. Stair treads shall be at least nine inches deep exclusive of nosing and the height of rise shall not exceed eight inches. Between any two levels the treads shall be of uniform depth and the risers of uniform height. The slope of ramps shall not exceed one in four. The open sides of stairways, ramps and platforms shall be provided with adequate protection against falling, except as the safe and normal access to the device may otherwise require.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 45-2.13