1009.5 – Transfer Systems

1009.5 Transfer Systems.

1009.5.1 Transfer Platform.
A transfer platform shall be provided at the head of each transfer system.  Transfer platforms shall provide 485 mm (19″) minimum clear depth and 610 mm (24″) minimum clear width.

1009.5.2 Transfer Space.
A transfer space of 1525 mm (60″) minimum by 1525 mm (60″) minimum with a slope not steeper than 1:48 shall be provided at the base of the transfer platform surface and shall be centered along a 610 mm (24″) minimum side of the transfer platform.  The side of the transfer platform serving the transfer space shall be unobstructed.

1009.5.3 Height.
The height of the transfer platform shall comply with 1009.4.2.

1009.5.4 Transfer Steps.
Transfer step height shall be 205 mm (8″) maximum. The surface of the bottom tread shall extend to a water depth of 455 mm (18″) minimum below the stationary water level.

1009.5.5 Surface.
The surface of the transfer system shall not be sharp and shall have rounded edges.

1009.5.6 Size.
Each transfer step shall have a tread clear depth of 155 mm (14″) minimum and 430 mm (17″) maximum and shall have a tread clear width of 610 mm (24″) minimum.

1009.5.7 Grab Bars.
At least one grab bar on each transfer step and the transfer platform or a continuous grab bar serving each transfer step and the transfer platform shall be provided.  Where a grab bar is provided on each step, the tops of gripping surfaces shall be 100 mm (4″) minimum and 150 mm (6″) maximum above each step and transfer platform. Where a continuous grab bar is provided, the top of the gripping surface shall be 100 mm (4″) minimum and 150 mm (6″) maximum above the step nosing and transfer platform. Grab bars shall comply with 609 and be located on at least one side of the transfer system.  The grab bar located at the transfer platform shall not obstruct transfer.