A continuous, unobstructed path that complies with Chapter 11 – Accessibility (Section 202).

There are a few exceptions to this rule, but generally Section 1010.1 applies to ramps used as a component of a means of egress. These provisions include (but are not limited to), the following:

• All interior exit ramps must be enclosed in accordance with Section 1022.
• Exit access ramps must be enclosed in accordance with Section 1009.3.
• Ramps must be not steeper than 1:12.
• The cross-slope must be not steeper than 1:48.
• The minimum width must be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum(Section 1018.2).
• The minimum headroom must be not be less than 80 inches (2032 mm).
• Ramps shall have landings at the bottom and top of each ramp, points of turning, entrance, exits and at doors (Sections 1010.7.1 through 7.5).
• Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches (152 mm) must have handrails on both sides. Handrails to comply with Section 1012.

View other parts of the International Building Code (IBC) accessible means of egress:

• Accessible routes (referred to as continuous accessible paths of travel in some legislation)
• Stairways (including interior exit, interior exit access and exterior exit stairways)
• Elevators (also referred to as passenger lifts in some countries)
• Platform lifts
• Horizontal exits
• Ramps
• Areas of Refuge
• Exterior area for assisted rescue
• Two-way communication
• Accessible signage
• Directional signage
• Where an exit stairway forms part of the accessible means of egress is must include either an ‘area of refuge’or an exterior ‘area for assisted rescue’