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Section 1011 Outdoor Constructed Features
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All outdoor constructed features shall comply with 1011.2 and 1011.3. Outdoor constructed features specified in 1011.4 through 1011.8 shall comply with those provisions, as applicable.
A clear ground space complying with 1011.2 shall be provided at outdoor constructed features.
EXCEPTIONS:
- Where individual outdoor constructed features are altered and the ground surface is not altered, the clear ground space shall not be required to comply with 1011.2.2 and 1011.2.3.
- In alterations, when an entity determines that a condition in 1019 does not permit full compliance with a specific provision in 1011.2, the clear ground space shall comply with the provision to the extent practicable.
The size and location of the clear ground space shall be in accordance with Table 1011.2.1. Unless otherwise specified in Table 1011.2.1, one full unobstructed side of the clear ground space shall adjoin or overlap an outdoor recreation access route or a trail, as applicable, or another clear ground space.
| Outdoor Constructed Feature | Minimum Size and Location |
| Picnic tables | 36 inches (915 mm) on all usable sides of the table measured from the back edge of the benches |
| Fire rings, grills, fireplaces, and woodstoves | 48 inches (1220 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) on all usable sides of the fire ring, grill, fireplace, and woodstove Center the space on each usable side of the grill, fireplace, and woodstove |
| Trash and recycling receptacles | 36 inches (915 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) positioned for forward approach to the receptacle opening; or 30 inches (760 mm) by 60 inches (1525 mm) positioned for a parallel approach to the receptacle opening |
| Water hydrants | 72 inches (1830 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) with the long side of the space adjoining or overlapping an outdoor recreation access route or trail, as applicable, or another clear ground space Locate the space so that the water spout is 11 inches (280 mm) minimum and 12 inches (305 mm) maximum from the rear center of the long side of the space |
| Utility and sewage hookups | 30 inches (760 mm) by 60 inches (1525 mm) with the long side of the space adjoining or overlapping an accessible parking space or pull-up space for recreational vehicles Locate the space so that the hook-ups are at the rear center of the space Bollards or other barriers shall not obstruct the clear ground space in front of the hook-ups |
| Outdoor rinsing showers | 60 inches (1525 mm) by 60 inches (1525 mm) centered on the shower heads Locate the space so that the shower pedestal or wall with the shower head are at the rear end of the space |
| Benches | 36 inches (915 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) positioned near the bench with one side of the space adjoining an outdoor recreation access route or trail, as applicable The clear ground space shall not overlap the outdoor recreation access route or trail, or another clear ground space |
| Viewing Scopes | 36 inches (915 mm) by 48 inches (1220 mm) positioned for forward approach to the viewing scope Provide knee and toe clearance complying with 306 under the viewing scope Locate the space so that the eyepiece is centered on the space |
The surface of the clear ground space shall be firm and stable.
Openings in the clear ground space surface shall not allow the passage of a sphere more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) in diameter.
Operable parts shall comply with 309.3 and 309.4.
EXCEPTIONS:
- Fire rings, grills, fireplaces, wood stoves, water hydrants, and water utility hookups shall comply with 309.4 to the extent practicable.
- Trash and recycling receptacles with hinged lids and controls to keep out large animals shall comply with 309.4 to the extent practicable.
- Dumpster type trash and recycling receptacles shall not be required to comply with 309.3 and 309.4.
- Sewage hatches shall not be required to comply with 309.3 and 309.4.
Picnic tables shall comply with 1011.4.
The tops of picnic tables shall comply with 902.3.
Picnic tables shall provide at least one wheelchair space for each 24 linear feet (7320 mm) of usable table surface perimeter. Wheelchair spaces shall be 30 inches (760 mm) minimum by 48 inches (1220 mm) minimum. Wheelchair spaces shall be positioned for a forward approach to the table and provide knee and toe clearance complying with 306 under the table.
Fire rings, grills, fireplaces, and wood stoves shall comply with 1011.5.
Fire building surfaces shall be 9 inches (230 mm) minimum above the ground.
Where provided, cooking surfaces shall be 15 inches (380 mm) minimum and 34 inches (865 mm) maximum above the ground.
Where fire rings, grills, or fireplaces are constructed with raised edges or walls, the depth of the raised edge or wall shall be 10 inches (255 mm) maximum.
Water spouts at water hydrants and water utility hook-ups shall be 28 inches (710 mm) minimum and 36 inches (915 mm) maximum above the ground.
Outdoor rinsing showers shall provide at least one hand-held shower spray unit with a hose 59 inches (1500 mm) long minimum. The hand-held shower spray unit shall have at least one fixed position located 15 inches minimum (380 mm) and 48 inches (1220 mm) maximum above the ground.
EXCEPTION: Where vandalism is a consideration, a fixed shower head located at 48 in (1220 mm) above the ground shall be permitted in place of a hand-held shower spray unit.
Eyepieces on viewing scopes shall be 43 inches (1090 mm) minimum and 51 inches (1295 mm) maximum above the ground.
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