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// CODE SNIPPET

1126A.2.1 Thresholds and Changes in Elevation

Los Angeles Building Code > 11A Housing Accessibility > 1126A Doors, Gates and Windows > 1126A.2 Level Floor or Landing > 1126A.2.1 Thresholds and Changes in Elevation
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The floor or landing shall not be more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) lower than the top of the threshold of the doorway. (See Figure 11A-8I.)

Changes in level between 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) shall be beveled with a slope no greater than 1 unit vertical in 2 units horizontal (50-percent slope). Changes in level greater than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) shall be accomplished by means of a ramp. (See Section 1122A.)

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