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An accessible route complying with ICC/ANSI A117.1 shall connect the course entrance with the first accessible hole. Start of play areas on each accessible hole shall be connected by an accessible route. The course shall be configured to allow exit from the last accessible hole to the course exit or entrance and shall not require travel back through other holes.
Exceptions:
1. If carpet is provided, the requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1 for carpeted ground surfaces shall not apply.
2. If the accessible route intersects with the playing surface of a hole, a 1-inch (26 mm) maximum curb shall be permitted for a width of 32 inches (813 mm) minimum.
3. An accessible route located on the playing surface of a hole may have a slope of 1:4 maximum for a 4 inch (100 mm) maximum rise.
4. If landings are required for ramps and are located on the playing surface of a hole, landings may be 48 inches (1219 mm) in length minimum. Landing size at changes in direction of ramps shall be permitted to be 48 inches (1219 mm) minimum by 60 inches (1524 mm) minimum. Landing slopes may be 1:20 maximum.
5. If an accessible route is located on the playing surface of a hole, the handrail requirements for ramps shall not apply.