GROUNDS, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
§ 47.121. Walks.
There shall be at least one walk serving each of the buildings as set forth in § 47.111 (relating to scope) conforming to the following specifications:
(1) Be at least 48 inches wide with a slope no portion of which is steeper than 5%.
(2) Be of a continuing common surface uninterrupted by steps or abrupt changes in grade.
(3) Blend to a common level whenever the walk crosses other walks, driveways or parking lots.
(4) Have a level platform at the building entrance which it serves and the platform shall be at least 5 feet square if a door swings out on to the platform or toward the walk; the platform shall extend at least 1 foot beyond each side of the doorway.
(5) Have a level platform at least 3 feet deep and 5 feet wide if the door does not swing on to the platform or toward the walk; the platform shall extend at least 1 foot beyond each side of the doorway.
Cross References This section cited in 31 Pa. Code § 243.6 (relating to standards for institutional plan of risk management for hospitals and nursing homes); and 31 Pa. Code § 244.3 (relating to standards for institutional plan of risk management for hospitals and nursing homes).
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