1118B.6

Note: Portions of this document or referenced document qualify for 2013 CBC Section 11B-202.4, Exception 2, and all or part of this information may only apply to California “Safe Harbored” elements addressed in that Exception.

ETA Editor's Note

The 2010 CBC excerpt and Figures below are consistent with 1991 ADAAG 4.2.6 and Figures 6(a), (b) and (c). They predate the 2010 CBC Supplement dated July 1, 2012, which revised the side reach ranges and Figures to be identical to 2010 ADAS.

SECTION 1118B - SPACE ALLOWANCE AND REACH RANGES

1118B.6 Side reach. If the clear floor space allows parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair, the maximum high side reach allowed shall be 54 inches (1372 mm) and the low side reach shall be no less than 9 inches (229 mm) above the floor [see Figure 11B-5D(a) and (b)]. If the side reach is over an obstruction, the reach and clearances shall be as shown in Figure 11B-5D(c).

Figure 6 Side Reach: the 30 by 48 inch clear floor space is shown in relation to an element at the side, a maximum of 10 inches from the vertical plane at the side of the wheelchair. The maximum high reach is shown as 54 inches and the minimum low reach is shown as 9 inches. If reaching over an obstruction, such as a counter no more than 34 inches high and 24 inches deep, the maximum high reach is 46 inches. Figure 6(a) Clear Floor Space Parallel Approach: The 30 by 48 inch clear floor space is located a maximum 10 inches (255 mm) from the wall. Figure 6(b) High and Low Side Reach Limits: The 30 by 48 inch wheelchair clear floor space is located a maximum 10 inches (255 mm) from the wall. Figure 6(c) Maximum Side Reach over Obstruction: If the depth of the obstruction is 24 inches (610 mm) and the maximum height of the obstruction is 34 inches (865 mm), the maximum high side reach over the obstruction is 46 inches (1170).

FIGURE 11B-5D -- SIDE REACH

ETA Editor's Note

Select portions of the 2010 California Building Code (2010 CBC) are provided for reference only. If you would like to see the 2010 CBC in its entirety, it is available for purchase from the International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org).

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