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11B-902 Dining surfaces and work surfaces

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-902 Dining surfaces and work surfaces

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11B-902.1 General

Dining surfaces and work surfaces shall comply with Sections 11B-902.2 and 11B-902.3.

Exception: Dining surfaces and work surfaces for children’s use shall be permitted to comply with Section 11B-902.4.

11B-902.2 Clear floor or ground space

A clear floor space complying with Section 11B-305 positioned for a forward approach shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance complying with Section 11B-306 shall be provided.

11B-902.3 Height

The tops of dining surfaces and work surfaces shall be 28 inches (711 mm) minimum and 34 inches (864 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

11B-902.4 Dining surfaces and work surfaces for children’s use

Accessible dining surfaces and work surfaces for children’s use shall comply with Section 11B-902.4.

Exception: Dining surfaces and work surfaces that are used primarily by children 5 years and younger shall not be required to comply with Section 11B-902.4 where a clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305 positioned for a parallel approach is provided.

11B-902.4.1 Clear floor or ground space

A clear floor space complying with Section 11B-305 positioned for forward approach shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance complying with Section 11B-306 shall be provided, except that knee clearance 24 inches (610 mm) minimum above the finish floor or ground shall be permitted.

11B-902.4.2 Height

The tops of tables and counters shall be 26 inches (660 mm) minimum and 30 inches (762 mm) maximum above the finish floor or ground.

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