Interpretation #7032

Published July 13, 2012

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Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
10
Section
1013.1
Topic
Walking Surface

Question

Is it the intent of the code to define 'walking surface' to mean any surface that could possibly be walked upon

Answer Published 07/13/2012 at 9:07 AM

No, but be aware, the height is measured from the seat
level of any fixed seating adjacent to the elevation
difference. For example, a bench along the edge of a deck
with a distance to grade of 30" or greater within 36"
horizontally of the deck edge. (Section 1013.2)

Commentary

None.