Visitable exterior unit entrances to dwelling units shall meet the following criteria:

1. (1) Adjacent Surfaces. Each visitable entrance shall have a flat surface immediately adjacent to and level with the entrance. On the exterior, the surface may be sloped for drainage at a rate of no greater than 1 unit vertical to 50 units horizontal (2% slope). The surface shall be at least 36 inches wide. It shall be at least 48 inches deep in the direction of travel on the push side of the door and not less than 60 inches deep in the direction of travel on the pull side of the door. Where the door is not in the direction of travel, the minimum size of the flat surface shall be 60 inches by 60 inches.
2. (2) Exterior Door Width. An exterior door shall have a clear opening of at least 32 inches.
3. (3) Threshold. The maximum threshold height shall be 3/4 inch for exterior sliding doors and 1/2 inch for all other exterior doors. The threshold shall be beveled down to the adjacent surface at a slope not steeper than 1:2.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 183 & 456.514

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 456.506 - 456.514

History

OHCS 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 6-28-04