Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-13; IC 22-23-4-7

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 13. (a) Floor or ground surfaces shall:

1. (1) be stable, firm, and slip-resistant; and
2. (2) comply with this section.

(b) Carpet or carpet tile shall:

1. (1) be securely attached;
2. (2) have a firm cushion, pad, or backing or no cushion or pad; and
3. (3) have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture.

Pile height shall be one-half (1/2) inch (twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) millimeters) maximum. Exposed edges of carpet shall be fastened to floor or ground surfaces and shall have trim along the entire length of the exposed edge. Carpet edge trim shall comply with subsection (d).

(c) Openings in floor or ground surfaces shall be of a size that does not permit the passage of a one-half (1/2) inch (twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) millimeters) diameter sphere. Elongated openings shall be placed so that the long dimension is perpendicular to the dominant direction of travel.

(d) The following change in level requirements for floor or ground surfaces are applicable:

1. (1) Vertical changes in level of one-fourth (1/4) inch (six and thirty-five hundredths (6.35) millimeters) maximum shall be permitted.
2. (2) Changes in level greater than one-fourth (1/4) inch (six and thirty-five hundredths (6.35) millimeters) through one-half (1/2) inch (twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) millimeters) maximum shall be beveled with a slope not greater than 1:2.
3. (3) Changes in level greater than one-half (1/2) inch (twelve and seven-tenths (12.7) millimeters) shall be ramped and shall comply with section 14(b) of this rule.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 27-1-13; filed Sep 12, 2005, 9:48 a.m.: 29 IR 514; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA; readopted filed Mar 10, 2017, 9:37 a.m.: 20170405-IR- 675170005RFA; readopted filed May 11, 2023, 2:22 p.m.: 20230607-IR-675230104RFA)