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11B-309 Operable parts

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1) > 11B Accessibility to Public Buildings, Public Accommodations, Commercial Buildings and Public Housing > 11B-309 Operable parts
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11B-309.1 General

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Operable parts shall comply with Section 11B-309.

11B-309.2 Clear floor space

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A clear floor or ground space complying with Section 11B-305 shall be provided.

11B-309.3 Height

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Operable parts shall be placed within one or more of the reach ranges specified in Section 11B-308.

11B-309.4 Operation

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Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

Exception:Gas pump nozzles and electric vehicle connectors shall not be required to provide operable parts that have an activating force of 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.

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