State Of California, Uniform Building Code
Title 24, Section 3306(r)
This document reviews the requirements for stairway striping for the visually impaired in accordance with the State of California, Uniform Building Code, Title 24, Section 3306(r).

The following section of the code is referenced:

Section 3306(r) - Striping for the Visually Impaired.

The upper approach and the lower tread of each stair shall be marked by a strip of clearly contrasting color at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide placed parallel to and not more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the nose of the step or landing to alert the visually impaired. The strip shall be of a material that is as least as slip-resistant as the other treads of the stair.

Where stairways occur outside a building, the upper approach and all treads shall be marked by a strip of clearly contrasting color at least 2" (5.08cm) wide placed parallel to and not more than 1" (2.54cm) from the nose of step or landing to alert the visually impaired. The strip shall be of a material that is as least as slip-resistant as the other treads of the stair.

All of Johnsonite's Visually-Impaired Stair Treads and Nosings meet or exceed the requirements of this code.

Revision 4, Released August, 1999

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