S-2.1, r. 4 - Safety Code for the construction industry

Section 3.7.2 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

3.7.2. Ramp:

(1)  Any ramp shall:

(a)  have a slope not exceeding 300 mm of vertical rise to each 900 mm of horizontal run; and

(b)  have cross cleats if the slope exceeds 300 mm of vertical rise to each 2.4 m of horizontal run. These cleats shall:

i.  be spaced at regular intervals not exceeding 450 mm; and

ii.  measure at least 25 mm × 50 mm, nominal measurements.

(2)  The requirements of subsection 1 do not apply to a ramp which is installed in the stairwell of a building 2 storeys or less, inasmuch as the ramp:

(a)  has a slope not exceeding 45º; and

(b)  has cleats measuring 50 mm × 50 mm, nominal measurements, spaced at regular intervals not exceeding 300 mm.

R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6, s. 3.7.2.