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// CODE SNIPPET

1138A.2.1.3 Minimum Depth

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 11A Housing Accessibility > 1138A Space Allowances and Reach Ranges > 1138A.2 Knee and Toe Space > 1138A.2.1 Knee Space > 1138A.2.1.3 Minimum Depth
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When knee space is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee space shall be 11 inches (279 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (229 mm) above the finish floor, and 8 inches (203 mm) deep minimum at 27 inches (686 mm) above the finish floor, measured from the front edge of the element.
Exceptions:
  1. Combined knee and toe space shall extend 19 inches (483 mm) minimum under sinks required to be accessible.
  2. Combined knee and toe space shall extend 19 inches (483 mm) minimum under built-in dining and work surfaces required to be accessible.

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1138A.2.1.3 Housing Accessibility, Minimum Depth
When knee space is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee space shall be 11 inches (279 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (229 ...
California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 11A Housing Accessibility > 1138A Space Allowances and Reach Ranges > 1138A.2 Knee and Toe Space > 1138A.2.1 Knee Space > 1138A.2.1.3 Minimum Depth
1138A.2.1.3 Housing Accessibility, Minimum Depth
When knee space is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the knee space shall be 11 inches (279 mm) deep minimum at 9 inches (229 ...
California Building Code 2019 (Vol 1 & 2) > 11A Housing Accessibility > 1138A Space Allowances and Reach Ranges > 1138A.2 Knee and Toe Space > 1138A.2.1 Knee Space > 1138A.2.1.3 Minimum Depth
1138A.2.2.3 Housing Accessibility, Minimum Depth
When toe space is required under an element as part of a clear floor space, the toe space shall extend 17 inches (432 mm) minimum under the element ...
California Building Code 2019 (Vol 1 & 2) > 11A Housing Accessibility > 1138A Space Allowances and Reach Ranges > 1138A.2 Knee and Toe Space > 1138A.2.2 Toe Space > 1138A.2.2.3 Minimum Depth
R403.1.4 Foundations, Minimum Depth
Exterior footings shall be placed not less than 12 inches (305 mm) below the undisturbed ground surface. Where applicable, the depth of footings ...
California Residential Code 2016 > 4 Foundations > R403 Footings > R403.1 General > R403.1.4 Minimum Depth
R403.1.4 Foundations, Minimum Depth
Exterior footings shall be placed not less than 12 inches (305 mm) below the undisturbed ground surface. Where applicable, the depth of footings ...
California Residential Code 2019 > 4 Foundations > R403 Footings > R403.1 General > R403.1.4 Minimum Depth
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