On Nov 30, 2023, at 2:39?PM, Meg Robertson via groups.io <mobilitymeg@...> wrote:

There?is a new rule from the US Access Board which will require contrasted tread edges on stairs Final Rule: Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way

The leading edge of each step tread and top landing must be marked by a 1-inch (25 mm) wide stripe (R408.6). The stripe must contrast visually with the rest of the step tread or circulation path surface, either light-on-dark or dark-on-light. In adopting a requirement for contrast striping, the Board notes that a 1- to 2-inch stripe of contrasting color (either dark-on-light or light-on dark) is required by American National Standard (ANSI) through adoption of international building codes (IBC) to help users distinguish each step.^]?(“Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities,” American National Standard (2009): 41, access from ANSI A117.1 (2009): Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities)

Paint works better than tape. ?Not sure what the Reseach shows about placing the contrast on the first and last stair. ?I don’t think that there is any. ?Having contrast on each stairs helps with depth perception?

On Nov 30, 2023, at 8:00?AM, Erin Buckley <Ebuckley@...> wrote:

Hello,?
I am a COMS on Boston's north shore. I am curious about what you usually recommend for stair markings in public schools. I have heard of 2 schools of thought: marking the edge of ALL stairs with high-contrast paint or tape, and marking only the first and last stair.?
What are your thoughts and reasons behind them? Do you have any positive and/or negative experiences with either??
Thanks in advance!
Erin Buckley