§ 47.124. Entrances.
(a) Each building shall have at least one entrance accessible to individuals in wheelchairs. When this building is equipped with elevators, this entrance shall provide access to the elevator either on a level plane or by ramp.
(b) Doors which serve as closures for the entrance shall have a clear opening of not less than 32 inches, be double acting and operable by a single effort. The floor on the inside and outside of each doorway shall be level for a distance of 5 feet on each side of the doorway and shall extend 1 foot beyond each side of the door. Sharp inclines and abrupt changes in level shall be avoided at door sills. If practical, thresholds shall be flush with the floor or otherwise offer little resistance to the operation of a wheel chair.
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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